Calling all parents of kids with FAS, autism, schizophrenia or yet-diagnosed extreme behaviors…does your child have Pyroluria? Now’s a good time to find out. Pyroluria is the name given to extreme Vitamin B6 deficiency or the production of too much "kryptopyrrole" (KP) or "hemepyrrole" (HP) in the blood.

The symptoms of excess urinary kryptopyrrole include poor tolerance of physical and emotional stress, mood swings, depression, sensitivity to light, noise and other tactile sensitivities. Later symptoms can range from severe depression to chronic schizophrenia.

Forty percent of alcoholics have Pyroluria, so this topic should be of particular interest to those families who have children with FASD, ARND, etc. It has also been linked to autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, ODD and depression.

The encouraging news is that Pyroluria can be identified with a simple urine test and can be treated with B6 and zinc (under the care of a practitioner to ensure the right types and dosages).

Want to learn more? Well the YahooGroup: AdoptBioMed is hosting a BioChat on Tuesday, May 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 pm EST.

What’s a Biochat? It’s a live, interactive web based forum where parents can communicate with medical professionals via voice and/or written messages. Biochat is sponsored by James Neubrander, M.D. Dr. Neubrander is a well known and respected DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) doctor from Edison, NJ. He is best known for pioneering the use of MethylB-12 injections in children with Autism and other developmental disorders, but he offers comprehensive biomedical care in his clinical practice. Dr. Neubrander has graciously made biochat available to families free of charge so that we can all learn more about biomedical interventions. It is a fabulous learning tool!

Who’s the presenter? Philippa Norman, MD. Dr. Norman is both a medical doctor specializing in environmental and occupational medicine and a holistic physician. Now the clinical consultant for Direct Health Care Access II Laboratory, Dr. Norman also worked for the Pfeiffer Treatment Center, a leading center in the research and treatment of biochemical imbalances.

Who is AdoptBiomed? This YahooGroup is open to any parents of adopted children interested in learning more about biomedical interventions for their child’s issues. These issues can range from Autism/PDD-NOS to RAD and attachment to other mental, emotional or physical illnesses. Dawn Rossi, this list’s owner, is a passionate advocate for adoptive children and parents who are struggling with behavioral, emotional and physical symptoms that are often misdiagnosed and not properly treated.

Mark your calendar to tune in next Tuesday night. It’s free and may provide some insights into your child’s healing!!! Contact Dawn at mdjjrossi@comcast.net with any questions.