Guest guest Posted September 9, 2001 Report Share Posted September 9, 2001 Some parents have reported an increase in bowel movements when their child first starts the enzymes. Which ones is your child taking? You could try reducing the number of doses per day, say, just give a half to one capsule with the largest meal of the day the first several days. Then, gradually increase the dosage up to two capsules per meal. The increase in bowel movements and/or diarrhea should not last more than two weeks. I know this is probably distressing for your son. My son was upset by the diarrhea at first, but it did get better by the second week. > I gave my 8 year old son the enzymes and he has had 5 BMs within 12 hours, is > this normal? > please email me at: dawcfp@a... > thanks. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi Lottie: No its not something I go to on a regular basis. That day is over with,and I have moved on with life. I plan on having many more years with QOL. The reason I remember it so well was the fact that I was secretary to the Oncologist who found my CML. We were friends as well as co-workers for 13 years. Neither one of us ever thought we would be sitting and discussing ME! I let all the newbies know they can expect a very long life with CML, and thats why I mention that I am starting my 12th year, and that there are others with many more years than me who are still going strong. God Bless Everyone and the Battle we are winning. > > Dear , > > When I read your post about your first day after being diagnosed, I thought to myself, " I must have moved on, because I rarely go there anymore, and when I do, it is no longer and emotional place. " There is so much positive news in our community that I think we have all been energized by it and for the most part can look ahead to the future and " see " where we will be 10 years down the road. The landscape has changed dramatically. We are living better and longer now. I don't mean to intone that we can live worry free, but we are certainly are at a better place than we were the day when we were diagnosed, are we not, would you concede to that? We certainly have more assurance that we will even have a future, who woudda thunk it then? It was so bleak, I could not venture beyond 5 years and it has been nearly as long as Bobby's venture into CML land. > > I have a great affinity for this group, because I think we have the ability to inspire each other and to reach out to our fellows in an uplifting way. > Hands & hearts, > Lottie Duthu > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.