Mitochondrial Disease/Dysfunction in Autism
10-25-08
I wanted to give everyone an important update on our daughter. Despite having almost perfect labwork other than a moderate carnitine deficiency we requested a mitochondrial consult. We have gotten the results back and they are showing mitochondrial dysfunction/disease. DNA sequencing is being done at this time but they usually only find a mutation in 5% of their pediatric cases. We are another case where our daughter would not have been diagnosed except by a muscle biopsy. I suspect that there are many more children in the same boat. The good news is that DAN doctors have been using treatments that help in mitochondrial disorders for many years and we are hopeful that these kids may get better despite current medical views that say they won't. Keep us in your prayers as we continue our journey with the new knowledge of how our daughter has been affected possibly by toxins, vaccines and heredity.
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