Dr. Wakefield,
I have written once before to say thank you for your work in relation to the MMR
and Autism. I am extremely grateful for your efforts on behalf of children like
my son.
I am at a loss as to which direction to head with my son and am hoping you can
shed some light for me. I know you cannot give specific medical advice, but I
am looking for some general guidance.

Justin has been tested by Dr. Singh and showed positive to MBP Antibodies and
had high measles (IgG) antibodies (3.73) units. Justin does not appear to have
GI problems in that he has not ever had chronic diarreaha or constipation. An
OAT test revealed high levels of arabinose and so indicated a yeast overgrowth
which we treated, although I believe it still exists to this day.

We live in Canada and I have been laughed out of sooooo many doctors' offices
that it's hard to know what to do next. I am tired of being patronized. My son
will soon be 6 (he was diagnosed at 2.5) I feel we have wasted so much precious
time.

The GF/CF/Sugar free/yeast free diet we tried was very strict and we stuck to it
fiercely. It showed no improvement. We have briefly tried chelation, which
revealed very small amounts of everything from arsenic to mercury coming out. I
discontinued when he became sick with the flu.

Justin falls into the autoimmune category more than any other. He is
continually sick. I know the MMR is the root of his problem but I don't know
what to do about it.
There is no one here to help us. The Alberta Children's Hospital, just last
week, told me to accept him as he was and that these tests mean nothing.

Any advice you could offer would be extremely helpful. I pray that you are
able to endure the obstacles that have been put in your path. Once again, we
thank you and encourage you to continue your work.

Sincerely,
Linda & Steve Payne


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