The Yeast Beast

I've started treating Ben for yeast on my own. I'm just using enzymes and olive leaf extract, nothing harsh or harmful. Just in case he doesn't have yeast. I really wish I had a DAN doctor to help me out with all of this, but I don't. His pediatrician knows little about autism. His appointment with the Ft. Lewis developmental pediatrician has been put on hold until our schedules mesh. So far, I am cautiously optimistic. He had a few bad days and then a really good couple of days last Thursday and Friday. Yesterday (Saturday) was pretty bad, though. Several tantrums for no good reason. Had one tantrum this morning, but our CS (college student) took care of him for us all afternoon so we could take the girls to the mall and she said he had a GREAT afternoon. No tantrums at all. He's still spitting a lot, though. I'm going to be trying a probiotic called Threelac that I ordered as soon as it comes in from Amazon. It's supposed to be a very powerful yeast killer. One of the main reasons I think Ben has yeast is his white coated tongue, and his emotional ups and downs, as well as the sleep problems and the spitting. Yeast is a problem for a lot of autistic kids, Jenny McCarthy's kid included, so I feel it's worth investigating. I've replaced his sugar with Xylitol, a sweetener on which yeast cannot grow. Trying to keep the fruits to a minimum, but that's hard since he doesn't love meat or vegetables. He practically lives off fruit and carbs. Still, when Ben has an "on" day, he is SO on. Loving, compliant, cuddly, happy. I wish every day could be like that.