constipation

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I was trying to look up some information for you about diet and constipation...........

http://www.tarunaoils.com/articles/foods-that-cause-constipation.asp

I do not recommend the oxy-powder but the list of constipating foods on here are helpful, your child is much too young for this colon cleanse

http://www.colonzone.org/constipating-foods.php

Here's the Brat diet I was talking about, that you might want to stay away from if you have constipation issues.................

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/constip.htm

Hope this helps.............How's everything going? I also wanted to add that the Nutraflora product that Nattalie was mentioning also has a soy milk and it's sold in the refrigeration section at your local grocery store like Jewel-Osco. These products tend to be more like milk because they have lower expriation dates and are refrigerated unlike the soy dream on the shelves..........It should be an easier transition and I guess it also has the Nutraflora added, I think?

http://www.gtcnutrition.com/EN/index.php

Jeanie

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What an interesting website! This guy explains a lot of gut issues in an understandable way! Wonder if he's a doctor? Anyway, two things I think people may be interested in, generally speaking:

- he has a list of advantages of probiotics

- #10 under "genetic celiac testing" mentions different labs and what they test for...Enterolab is mentioned here. Marg, this may help you understand your results.

Tracie

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Hi Carole,I'm sorry - I've forgotten if you've mentioned any dietaryrestrictions - is he gluten-free and/or casein-free? I thinklymphocytic colitis can be associated with gluten-intolerance (andprobably other food intolerances - read more here:http://thefooddoc.blogspot.com/).We've used "Mega Mag" ionic magnesium. It seems to work fine, exceptthat it tastes terrible so I can only give about 3-6 drops per about4-6oz of drink. I think about 18 drops equals about 400 mg magnesium.So, I combine with other magnesium form(s) instead of trying to getenough Mega Mag in (I find that if he gets his whole dose of magnesiumat one time it is more effective than spreading it out over the day.)Have you tried OxyPowder (http://www.oxypowder.com/ingredients) ormagnesium peroxide? We haven't tried oxypowder but I did find a magperoxide at a HFS (can't remember the name brand right now) and itworked well.Also - have you tried Epsom Salt baths? Can add some bicarbonate,too, which can help alleviate some of the oxalate symptoms youdescribe. Epsom Salt baths can help with oxalates and with constipation.hth...best,>> Hi everyone,> I'm running into issues trying to clear my son's blockages with MagCitrate. When he was scoped a couple weeks ago it was evident he wasnot cleaned out in fact he was full of stool. We have been using magcitrate (Gillhams calm brand) and enemas for over a week now trying toopen him up. We have increased to 1200mg a day of mag and have seenwhat I think of as oxalate sx. inrcreasing. Bright red fingertips,agitation, hitting himself in the head and eye pain. His citric acidis very high from his last OAT in June and I guess mag citrate is madefrom citric acid so this may explain these sx. and his intolerance tousing it at a high level. Mag Glycinate definitly is not an option.Anyone use Mag malate or an Ionic form of magnesium? I guess we needto get him cleaned out with a high dose of something and then maintainhis bowel function for quite a while at a lower dose. His scope showedhe has lymphocetic colitis which we need to start treating right awaybut I'm trying to get him> unblocked first, he can barely digest anything w/out a lot of G.I.pain.> Thanks,> Carole>

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Does anyone know this man? Couldn't we ask his about the Miralax?

Subject: Re: constipationTo: miralax Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 3:42 AM

He does write a lot of informative straight-forward articles! Yep -he's an MD (a board certified GI doc!) in Colorado.Here's more info on him and more info he's written:(will need to cut/paste each part of the longer links since they willbe broken up by Yahoo)http://ezinearticle s.com/?expert_ bio=Dr._Scot_ Leweyhttp://www.gacsonli ne.com/Default. asp?Section= Staff & Page= Physicians & Doc=Leweyhttp://www.celiac. com/articles/ 1101/1/Gluten- Sensitivity- A-Gastroenterolo gists-Personal-

Journey-Down- the-Gluten- Rabbit-Hole- by-Dr-Scot- Lewey/Page1. html> >> > Hi everyone,> > I'm running into issues trying to clear my son's blockages with Mag> Citrate. When he was scoped a couple weeks ago it was evident he was> not cleaned out

in fact he was full of stool. We have been using mag> citrate (Gillhams calm brand) and enemas for over a week now trying to> open him up. We have increased to 1200mg a day of mag and have seen> what I think of as oxalate sx. inrcreasing. Bright red fingertips,> agitation, hitting himself in the head and eye pain. His citric acid> is very high from his last OAT in June and I guess mag citrate is made> from citric acid so this may explain these sx. and his intolerance to> using it at a high level. Mag Glycinate definitly is not an option.> Anyone use Mag malate or an Ionic form of magnesium? I guess we need> to get him cleaned out with a high dose of something and then maintain> his bowel function for quite a while at a lower dose. His scope showed> he has lymphocetic colitis which we need to start treating right away> but I'm trying to get him> > unblocked

first, he can barely digest anything w/out a lot of G.I.> pain.> > Thanks,> > Carole> >>

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Thanks so much for all this. I just finished the probiotic we've used the last few months and would like to VSL3. I thought I had heard it has casein or lactose in it. Is there a variation that is free of that? Tye has low lactase and hasn't done diary for years. Can you recommend a place to order it from???

I will also look into the Vit K protocol. I have seen it referred to on the LOD site.

Thanks,

Carole

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CaroleFor us, VSL#3 (a probiotic that is prescribed for colitis) helped a TON with oxalate issues. We used the vitamin K protocol (without the potassium iodide). The cod liver oil and essential fatty acid are very important. Also, I think that liver and kidney support is very important when you are dumping oxalates. CoQ10 and Milk Thistle being the biggest helps - Liverlife is also very helpful.And the baths as Tracie mentioned.Try Renew Life KidLax too -- it's pretty natural and 2 capsules in the morning yields results by evening. > >> > Hi everyone,> > I'm running into issues trying to clear my son's blockages with Mag> Citrate. When he was scoped a couple weeks ago it was evident he was> not cleaned out in fact he was full of stool. We have been using mag> citrate (Gillhams calm brand) and enemas for over a week now trying to> open him up. We have increased to 1200mg a day of mag and have seen> what I think of as oxalate sx. inrcreasing. Bright red fingertips,> agitation, hitting himself in the head and eye pain. His citric acid> is very high from hi

s last OAT in June and I guess mag citrate is made> from citric acid so this may explain these sx. and his intolerance to> using it at a high level. Mag Glycinate definitly is not an option.> Anyone use Mag malate or an Ionic form of magnesium? I guess we need> to get him cleaned out with a high dose of something and then maintain> his bowel function for quite a while at a lower dose. His scope showed> he has lymphocetic colitis which we need to start treating right away> but I'm trying to get him> > unblocked first, he can barely digest anything w/out a lot of G.I.> pain.> > Thanks,> > Carole> >>

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Hi Carole,

I had the same concern a couple of years ago as my children were casein free, but after talking to Owens (who felt the amount was so miniscule that it shouldn't cause problems) we decided to try it. We do the capsules (which don't have any corn) and my kids do just fine with it. You can order from the company at www.VSL3.com.

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Thanks so much for all this. I just finished the probiotic we've used the last few months and would like to VSL3. I thought I had heard it has casein or lactose in it. Is there a variation that is free of that? Tye has low lactase and hasn't done diary for years. Can you recommend a place to order it from???

I will also look into the Vit K protocol. I have seen it referred to on the LOD site.

Thanks,

Carole

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CaroleFor us, VSL#3 (a probiotic that is prescribed for colitis) helped a TON with oxalate issues. We used the vitamin K protocol (without the potassium iodide). The cod liver oil and essential fatty acid are very important. Also, I think that liver and kidney support is very important when you are dumping oxalates. CoQ10 and Milk Thistle being the biggest helps - Liverlife is also very helpful.And the baths as Tracie mentioned.Try Renew Life KidLax too -- it's pretty natural and 2 capsules in the morning yields results by evening. > >> > Hi everyone,> > I'm running into issues trying to clear my son's blockages with Mag> Citrate. When he was scoped a couple weeks ago it was evident he was> not cleaned out in fact he was full of stool. We have been using mag> citrate (Gillhams calm brand) and enemas for over a week now trying

to> open him up. We have increased to 1200mg a day of mag and have seen> what I think of as oxalate sx. inrcreasing. Bright red fingertips,> agitation, hitting himself in the head and eye pain. His citric acid> is very high from hi s last OAT in June and I guess mag citrate is made> from citric acid so this may explain these sx. and his intolerance to> using it at a high level. Mag Glycinate definitly is not an option.> Anyone use Mag malate or an Ionic form of magnesium? I guess we need> to get him cleaned out with a high dose of something and then maintain> his bowel function for quite a while at a lower dose. His scope showed> he has lymphocetic colitis which we need to start treating right away> but I'm trying to get him> > unblocked first, he can barely digest anything w/out a lot of G.I.> pain.> > Thanks,> >

Carole> >>

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Gee... there's a subject everyone is talking about...lol. In any case, I noticed that many on here are complaining about suffering from said subject. About 5 years ago, I found a company called Wellness Resources online that sells a product called Turkey Rhubarb. It is not really expensive, and it helps immensely with said subject. I began taking one pill a day, usually @ night with a glass of water before I went to bed, and the next morning I was making a beeline for the BR. I never had any problems with diarrhea, as I only took one per night, although if needed, more then one can be taken. Also, I never had any lasting or after affects later in the day from it, as long as I took it late @ night. I took for well over 6 months at a stretch, and it really helped me. JeffTo: thyroiditis Sent: Wed, January 6, 2010 12:08:55 PMSubject: RE: Re: Joan

Oh BJThanks so much for sharing this. I just don't know what to do. My endo has referred me to a G.I. doctor for continued severe constipation and that appointment is THIS Friday. So, I'll see what he says about it all. I just can't keep gaining weight like this. I've already stopped eating gluten...trying to eliminate sugar... I've started drinking coffee (never have my whole life) to try to help with the constipation and it helps...seems to help my mood and memory as well, so even though I know caffine is bad for hashis, I think I am going to stick with the coffee.I am so nervous to try the natural after all the problems with shortages and quality. I'm just wondering if I need to give synthroid more time to work...I"ve been on it 4 1/2 months now.I am going to ask my endo for all my medical records...she is very vague when talking about labwork, and then I'll probably get another opinion...I

cannot keep gaining weight like this!Thanks again!!To: Thyroiditis@ yahoogroups. comFrom: beckyjovyahoo (DOT) comDate: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:40:56 +0000Subject: Re: Joan

Hi ,

I had similar symptoms that Joan mentioned. I gained weight and swelled up like a lead balloon after starting Synthroid. This happened on the other T4 drugs, too. I retained oodles of water. My swelling wasn't just in my legs and feet, it was in my hands and face, too. A lot of family and friends commented that I looked gray. I felt horrible and went from doc to doc -- they all said NO ONE is allergic to a T4 med. That's NOT possible because Synthroid is exactly like what a healthy thyroid makes. BLah, Blah. Blah… I was bed ridden with severe brain fog in a year even with increases that caused me to need a beta blocker; I gained an average of 10-20 pounds a month. My hubby flushed all the Synthroid and I went without any thyroid med for two months, the swelling disappeared. Was on T3 -- Cytomel for 4 months and did somewhat better. Then my hubby found me a doc that prescribes desiccated thyroid. I felt the difference the first day. Lost 40

pounds in six months. After cleaning up my diet, eliminating gluten, dairy, soy and all refined foods etc. I lost the rest of the weight and have kept it off by eating more often and smaller portions.

HTH,

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Wow! Thanks for chiming in! I am going to have to order that and give it a try! The weirdest thing was that right after going on the synthroid, I stated going EVERY DAY! It was awesome...this lasted 3 weeks, and then I went downhill...worse than before I was put on synthroid...so, I'd like to know what in my body is causing the constipation when it was fixed at one point and time!To: Thyroiditis From: jrufolo@...Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:28:31 -0800Subject: Re: Constipation

Gee... there's a subject everyone is talking about...lol. In any case, I noticed that many on here are complaining about suffering from said subject. About 5 years ago, I found a company called Wellness Resources online that sells a product called Turkey Rhubarb. It is not really expensive, and it helps immensely with said subject. I began taking one pill a day, usually @ night with a glass of water before I went to bed, and the next morning I was making a beeline for the BR. I never had any problems with diarrhea, as I only took one per night, although if needed, more then one can be taken. Also, I never had any lasting or after affects later in the day from it, as long as I took it late @ night. I took for well over 6 months at a stretch, and it really helped me. JeffFrom: <wendyincortezmsn>To: thyroiditis Sent: Wed, January 6, 2010 12:08:55 PMSubject: RE: Re: Joan

Oh BJThanks so much for sharing this. I just don't know what to do. My endo has referred me to a G.I. doctor for continued severe constipation and that appointment is THIS Friday. So, I'll see what he says about it all. I just can't keep gaining weight like this. I've already stopped eating gluten...trying to eliminate sugar... I've started drinking coffee (never have my whole life) to try to help with the constipation and it helps...seems to help my mood and memory as well, so even though I know caffine is bad for hashis, I think I am going to stick with the coffee.I am so nervous to try the natural after all the problems with shortages and quality. I'm just wondering if I need to give synthroid more time to work...I"ve been on it 4 1/2 months now.I am going to ask my endo for all my medical records...she is very vague when talking about labwork, and then I'll probably get another opinion...I

cannot keep gaining weight like this!Thanks again!!To: Thyroiditis@ yahoogroups. comFrom: beckyjovyahoo (DOT) comDate: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:40:56 +0000Subject: Re: Joan

Hi ,

I had similar symptoms that Joan mentioned. I gained weight and swelled up like a lead balloon after starting Synthroid. This happened on the other T4 drugs, too. I retained oodles of water. My swelling wasn't just in my legs and feet, it was in my hands and face, too. A lot of family and friends commented that I looked gray. I felt horrible and went from doc to doc -- they all said NO ONE is allergic to a T4 med. That's NOT possible because Synthroid is exactly like what a healthy thyroid makes. BLah, Blah. Blah… I was bed ridden with severe brain fog in a year even with increases that caused me to need a beta blocker; I gained an average of 10-20 pounds a month. My hubby flushed all the Synthroid and I went without any thyroid med for two months, the swelling disappeared. Was on T3 -- Cytomel for 4 months and did somewhat better. Then my hubby found me a doc that prescribes desiccated thyroid. I felt the difference the first day. Lost 40

pounds in six months. After cleaning up my diet, eliminating gluten, dairy, soy and all refined foods etc. I lost the rest of the weight and have kept it off by eating more often and smaller portions.

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> Did you gain weight on the synthroid? Loose it on the armor? I have water retention too...I am new to all this and am on synthroid and am in my learning path to figure out what is going on here, but I've gained a ton of weight since starting the synthroid...

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> To: Thyroiditis@ yahoogroups. com

> From: joan85032@.. .

> Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 16:26:57 +0000

> Subject: Answering "tell me why this group pushes Armour"

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> The drs never thought it could be the synthroid and ignored my symtoms

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> I read on here a long time, and finally decided my quality of life was not right, and I am very glad I tried Armour. Within three days, I could walk without pain, (lost all the fluid retension the synthroid caused.) DRs couldn't figure that out, inspite of major warning, WATER RENTENTION IN the feeet and legs.

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> So I am greatful these people are here

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> Share and took the time to share thier knowledge and caring.

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> IF you are doing ok on synthroid GREAT. But it seems a lot of people, me included who has Hashimoto thyroiditis don't.

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> So without Armour with the T3 (and my other endo refused to give me t3 or armour) I would be who knows where.

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> ttyl,

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