constipation

[Guest guest]

This seems to be a very common problem with our kids. Whitney doesn't have a

lot of problems but constipation is one of the ones she does have. She would

probably shoot me if she knew that I am telling this. She has had constipation

and soiling problems for years. Her stools have been enormous in diameter --

thought she would stop up the toilet! I read somewhere about Miralax

(prescription) and started her on that last summer. The recommended dosage gave

her diarrhea but we now give her 1/2 teaspoon a day in water and 2 Citracel

tablets for fiber. Over the past few months, her colon has apparently decreased

in diameter as she no longer has enormous stools or holds movements for days.

She still seems to have occasional problems with recognizing the urge -- but

even this is much better. We didn't properly address the problem for so long

that I think she had lost a lot of the nerve sensations and it has taken a long

time for things to come back to a normal state. I had to be adamant with the

pediatrian to get the prescription for Miralax as he was unfamiliar with it. I

added the Citracel on my own and intend to eventually phase the entire regimen

out, if possible -- but I think she will need at least another year of help.

I don't know if has any problem with aspiration but mineral oil is a real

problem if it is aspirated. I can understand why the doctor wanted to start

on it but it is not good for long term use. Also, some vitamins cannot

be absorbed when using mineral oil. It is very hard to regulate the dosage of

mineral oil and you tend to end up with oily, orange yuck that the kid has

absolutely no control over. Good luck.

Vicki (mother to Whitney, 14 years old, SBH, etc. -- Depakote, Zonegran)

Its been a while I haven't even been lurking I need

some help

Ok I feel bad I haven't even been lurking...Some times I just want to

runaway from this life and forget I live it....For those of you that

are new welcome I just know that you will love this group they are

great...And for all the birthdays I have missed a great big happy

birthday to you all....I need some help with any ideas with

constipation for who will be 17 in a few weeks He has been

suffering from constipation most if not all of his life..Ok where do

I start I took to a new doctor the other day our old doctor

was...well not the best.... but I have had a hard time finding a new

doctor between insurance and being in a small town...This doctor is

going to have me start andrew on mineral oil after a enama that I

will be doing today wanted to stay at his grandmas after the

appointment and I just couldn't say no....

Well anyways, has this worked for anybody else if not what

has worked.. does poop he does not bleed he has a very large

stool 1 to 2 times a week...

Before was diagnosed with pachygyria (at 14) he was

diagnosed with cerebal palsey and that was the reason they said he

was constipated due to the muscles not working properly just said to

give him fiber..... well I have done fiber, stool softeners and as of

late milk of magnisia sp? nothing seems to making him poop good....

what really got me worried was after almost a whole bottle of milk of

magnisia it didn't change anything..If nothing else please pray that

I can get this kid pooping in the next two weeks

I have told all his doctors about his constipation and they have all

kinda blowed me off for the last 16 years and now this doctor has got

me so worried I can't even sleep...Sorry for the book long post

actually I could add more but I type to slow to sit here for the

whole day.....

Thanks for listening :-)

LaDawn

Mom to 16 pachygyria

[Guest guest]

This seems to be a very common problem with our kids. Whitney doesn't have a

lot of problems but constipation is one of the ones she does have. She would

probably shoot me if she knew that I am telling this. She has had constipation

and soiling problems for years. Her stools have been enormous in diameter --

thought she would stop up the toilet! I read somewhere about Miralax

(prescription) and started her on that last summer. The recommended dosage gave

her diarrhea but we now give her 1/2 teaspoon a day in water and 2 Citracel

tablets for fiber. Over the past few months, her colon has apparently decreased

in diameter as she no longer has enormous stools or holds movements for days.

She still seems to have occasional problems with recognizing the urge -- but

even this is much better. We didn't properly address the problem for so long

that I think she had lost a lot of the nerve sensations and it has taken a long

time for things to come back to a normal state. I had to be adamant with the

pediatrian to get the prescription for Miralax as he was unfamiliar with it. I

added the Citracel on my own and intend to eventually phase the entire regimen

out, if possible -- but I think she will need at least another year of help.

I don't know if has any problem with aspiration but mineral oil is a real

problem if it is aspirated. I can understand why the doctor wanted to start

on it but it is not good for long term use. Also, some vitamins cannot

be absorbed when using mineral oil. It is very hard to regulate the dosage of

mineral oil and you tend to end up with oily, orange yuck that the kid has

absolutely no control over. Good luck.

Vicki (mother to Whitney, 14 years old, SBH, etc. -- Depakote, Zonegran)

Its been a while I haven't even been lurking I need

some help

Ok I feel bad I haven't even been lurking...Some times I just want to

runaway from this life and forget I live it....For those of you that

are new welcome I just know that you will love this group they are

great...And for all the birthdays I have missed a great big happy

birthday to you all....I need some help with any ideas with

constipation for who will be 17 in a few weeks He has been

suffering from constipation most if not all of his life..Ok where do

I start I took to a new doctor the other day our old doctor

was...well not the best.... but I have had a hard time finding a new

doctor between insurance and being in a small town...This doctor is

going to have me start andrew on mineral oil after a enama that I

will be doing today wanted to stay at his grandmas after the

appointment and I just couldn't say no....

Well anyways, has this worked for anybody else if not what

has worked.. does poop he does not bleed he has a very large

stool 1 to 2 times a week...

Before was diagnosed with pachygyria (at 14) he was

diagnosed with cerebal palsey and that was the reason they said he

was constipated due to the muscles not working properly just said to

give him fiber..... well I have done fiber, stool softeners and as of

late milk of magnisia sp? nothing seems to making him poop good....

what really got me worried was after almost a whole bottle of milk of

magnisia it didn't change anything..If nothing else please pray that

I can get this kid pooping in the next two weeks

I have told all his doctors about his constipation and they have all

kinda blowed me off for the last 16 years and now this doctor has got

me so worried I can't even sleep...Sorry for the book long post

actually I could add more but I type to slow to sit here for the

whole day.....

Thanks for listening :-)

LaDawn

Mom to 16 pachygyria

[Guest guest]

This seems to be a very common problem with our kids. Whitney doesn't have a

lot of problems but constipation is one of the ones she does have. She would

probably shoot me if she knew that I am telling this. She has had constipation

and soiling problems for years. Her stools have been enormous in diameter --

thought she would stop up the toilet! I read somewhere about Miralax

(prescription) and started her on that last summer. The recommended dosage gave

her diarrhea but we now give her 1/2 teaspoon a day in water and 2 Citracel

tablets for fiber. Over the past few months, her colon has apparently decreased

in diameter as she no longer has enormous stools or holds movements for days.

She still seems to have occasional problems with recognizing the urge -- but

even this is much better. We didn't properly address the problem for so long

that I think she had lost a lot of the nerve sensations and it has taken a long

time for things to come back to a normal state. I had to be adamant with the

pediatrian to get the prescription for Miralax as he was unfamiliar with it. I

added the Citracel on my own and intend to eventually phase the entire regimen

out, if possible -- but I think she will need at least another year of help.

I don't know if has any problem with aspiration but mineral oil is a real

problem if it is aspirated. I can understand why the doctor wanted to start

on it but it is not good for long term use. Also, some vitamins cannot

be absorbed when using mineral oil. It is very hard to regulate the dosage of

mineral oil and you tend to end up with oily, orange yuck that the kid has

absolutely no control over. Good luck.

Vicki (mother to Whitney, 14 years old, SBH, etc. -- Depakote, Zonegran)

Its been a while I haven't even been lurking I need

some help

Ok I feel bad I haven't even been lurking...Some times I just want to

runaway from this life and forget I live it....For those of you that

are new welcome I just know that you will love this group they are

great...And for all the birthdays I have missed a great big happy

birthday to you all....I need some help with any ideas with

constipation for who will be 17 in a few weeks He has been

suffering from constipation most if not all of his life..Ok where do

I start I took to a new doctor the other day our old doctor

was...well not the best.... but I have had a hard time finding a new

doctor between insurance and being in a small town...This doctor is

going to have me start andrew on mineral oil after a enama that I

will be doing today wanted to stay at his grandmas after the

appointment and I just couldn't say no....

Well anyways, has this worked for anybody else if not what

has worked.. does poop he does not bleed he has a very large

stool 1 to 2 times a week...

Before was diagnosed with pachygyria (at 14) he was

diagnosed with cerebal palsey and that was the reason they said he

was constipated due to the muscles not working properly just said to

give him fiber..... well I have done fiber, stool softeners and as of

late milk of magnisia sp? nothing seems to making him poop good....

what really got me worried was after almost a whole bottle of milk of

magnisia it didn't change anything..If nothing else please pray that

I can get this kid pooping in the next two weeks

I have told all his doctors about his constipation and they have all

kinda blowed me off for the last 16 years and now this doctor has got

me so worried I can't even sleep...Sorry for the book long post

actually I could add more but I type to slow to sit here for the

whole day.....

Thanks for listening :-)

LaDawn

Mom to 16 pachygyria

[Guest guest]

I don't know if I missed the initial post about 's

constipation or if he doesn't take real food, but I have always

given prunes and/or prune juice for constipation. Within a

day or 2, the constipation resolves. I would imagine you've already

tried that, but just in case. . .

Good luck.

- Bivens

mother of

[Guest guest]

If the little guy is very uncomfortable and the flax seed oil is not

doing the trick, go for a saline enema. One minute of discomfort,

and then he's feel much better. The flax seed oill can then work as

maintenance.

[Guest guest]

Randa,

you could try digestive enzymes, which help her better digest her food,

and probiotics, which put the good bacterias in & push the bad ones out. I swear

by both of these cause they have helped me & my daughter tremendously.

Whit was always constapated & her stomach always hurt. But not any more. I

had severe acid reflux for 9 years,but its gone now, and all I take are the

probiotics. If I get constipated I take 1 of Whits digestive enzymes, and it

usually works within an hour. Alot faster than laxatives!

If you do try the enzymes, start really slow, and on a day when you will be

close to a bathroom.

Robin

[Guest guest]

my daughter has been constipated always...if you arent ready for the wfgf diet

you can try high fiber. my daughters GI said it will usually wipe out any

problems as long as you continue. you cant just give her a bran muffin and call

it a day. Gerber makes fruit boxes...the apple-prune one is great for

constipation. you can eat it by itself or mix it in oatmeal...you can try it in

a fruit smoothie too. Starbucks has a really yummy banana bran muffin too, for

those picky eaters.

aimee

mom 2 ella

novemberxf <no_reply > wrote:

My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Randa

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[Guest guest]

I bought soy milk today. Do you think I need to talk to the

pediatrician before I start giving her a digestive enzyme or

probiotic?

Thanks for the advice.

Randa

> >

> > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation.

We

> > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

> effective.

> > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

height,

> so

> > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

know

> it

> > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

well.

> >

> > Any ideas would be welcome.

> >

> > Randa

[Guest guest]

I bought soy milk today. Do you think I need to talk to the

pediatrician before I start giving her a digestive enzyme or

probiotic?

Thanks for the advice.

Randa

> >

> > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation.

We

> > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

> effective.

> > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

height,

> so

> > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

know

> it

> > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

well.

> >

> > Any ideas would be welcome.

> >

> > Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

My daughter has had trouble with constipation for a long time and it was so bad

and she was backed up so far that it pushed on her bladder and caused her to wet

her pants. Our urologist told me to keep away from anything constipating (

cheese, rice, bananas, etc) and she takes the Benefiber powder everyday. I

really like that because you mix it in with a glass of juice or in a 1/2 cup of

applesauce and there is no taste change to what ever you mix it in with. Also I

try to give her high fiber foods as often as I can. I have noticed that she goes

everyday now and we had an x-ray done before she started the Benefiber and it

showed how backed up she was and then about a few months later we had another

one and it was amazing how much had been moved out. She hasn't had an episode of

wetting pants for a long time. I think that they make a chewable Benefiber

tablet now as well, but we like the powder so we haven't tried that yet. Hope

this helps.

LaPlant

novemberxf <no_reply > wrote:

My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Randa

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[Guest guest]

Randa,

My daughter has had trouble with constipation for a long time and it was so bad

and she was backed up so far that it pushed on her bladder and caused her to wet

her pants. Our urologist told me to keep away from anything constipating (

cheese, rice, bananas, etc) and she takes the Benefiber powder everyday. I

really like that because you mix it in with a glass of juice or in a 1/2 cup of

applesauce and there is no taste change to what ever you mix it in with. Also I

try to give her high fiber foods as often as I can. I have noticed that she goes

everyday now and we had an x-ray done before she started the Benefiber and it

showed how backed up she was and then about a few months later we had another

one and it was amazing how much had been moved out. She hasn't had an episode of

wetting pants for a long time. I think that they make a chewable Benefiber

tablet now as well, but we like the powder so we haven't tried that yet. Hope

this helps.

LaPlant

novemberxf <no_reply > wrote:

My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Randa

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[Guest guest]

Randa,

My daughter has had trouble with constipation for a long time and it was so bad

and she was backed up so far that it pushed on her bladder and caused her to wet

her pants. Our urologist told me to keep away from anything constipating (

cheese, rice, bananas, etc) and she takes the Benefiber powder everyday. I

really like that because you mix it in with a glass of juice or in a 1/2 cup of

applesauce and there is no taste change to what ever you mix it in with. Also I

try to give her high fiber foods as often as I can. I have noticed that she goes

everyday now and we had an x-ray done before she started the Benefiber and it

showed how backed up she was and then about a few months later we had another

one and it was amazing how much had been moved out. She hasn't had an episode of

wetting pants for a long time. I think that they make a chewable Benefiber

tablet now as well, but we like the powder so we haven't tried that yet. Hope

this helps.

LaPlant

novemberxf <no_reply > wrote:

My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Randa

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Amnesty,

you are such a great resource My little ella has been constipated forever...im

scared to put her in gfwfcf diet, but i am also scared not to. She and dad have

lots of tummy problems...no dairy, no soy, no nothin it seems. she hates the

rice and almond milk...her and dad drink goat milk which they both love...but i

know it has casien. help.? right now ella eats wfgf waffles for breakfast, pb n

j for lunch, oatmeal for dinner and some snacks...she wont try anything

new...its impossible.

Amnesty wrote:

Soy is actually really constipating too...rice milk is the gentlest.

You can get it fortified with all the calcium and vitamins, but 0

fat, so you have to add more fat in other areas of diet. That's what

I do with my son, he's got a bunch of food allergies, including

dairy and soy at one point.

Although probiotics and enzymes are safe, it is always a good idea

to check with your dr before giving any new things!

Amnesty

> > >

> > > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with

constipation.

> We

> > > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

> > effective.

> > > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

> height,

> > so

> > > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

> know

> > it

> > > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want

a

> > > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

> well.

> > >

> > > Any ideas would be welcome.

> > >

> > > Randa

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[Guest guest]

Amnesty,

you are such a great resource My little ella has been constipated forever...im

scared to put her in gfwfcf diet, but i am also scared not to. She and dad have

lots of tummy problems...no dairy, no soy, no nothin it seems. she hates the

rice and almond milk...her and dad drink goat milk which they both love...but i

know it has casien. help.? right now ella eats wfgf waffles for breakfast, pb n

j for lunch, oatmeal for dinner and some snacks...she wont try anything

new...its impossible.

Amnesty wrote:

Soy is actually really constipating too...rice milk is the gentlest.

You can get it fortified with all the calcium and vitamins, but 0

fat, so you have to add more fat in other areas of diet. That's what

I do with my son, he's got a bunch of food allergies, including

dairy and soy at one point.

Although probiotics and enzymes are safe, it is always a good idea

to check with your dr before giving any new things!

Amnesty

> > >

> > > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with

constipation.

> We

> > > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

> > effective.

> > > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

> height,

> > so

> > > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

> know

> > it

> > > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want

a

> > > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

> well.

> > >

> > > Any ideas would be welcome.

> > >

> > > Randa

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[Guest guest]

Randa,

This sounds like my daughter at that age. For , now 7.5, the

constipation only ceased when we removed dairy from her diet. No more

stomach aches and waking up with gas pains. May not be the answer for

you, but it is one thing to consider. best of luck, joan

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height,

so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

This sounds like my daughter at that age. For , now 7.5, the

constipation only ceased when we removed dairy from her diet. No more

stomach aches and waking up with gas pains. May not be the answer for

you, but it is one thing to consider. best of luck, joan

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height,

so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

[Guest guest]

Joan,

By removing dairy, does that mean that you avoided milk, cheese, ice

cream etc. or does that mean that we have to look at the ingredience

of every lable? Did you use soy or rice milk?

Our daughter if off most dairy, but still drinks milk. We started

giving her soy milk today. She doesn't eat cheese (maybe a little

on pizza but we have pizza only once a month) and no ice cream or

yogert.

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions so far.

Randa

> >

> > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation.

We

> > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

> effective.

> > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

height,

> so

> > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

know it

> > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

well.

> >

> > Any ideas would be welcome.

> >

> > Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

[Guest guest]

Randa,

how did you convice your gi to run a complete panel...mine wont even test ella

for celiac because she isnt under weight. are you in california?

aimee

Serena Hendricks wrote:

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

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Randa,

how did you convice your gi to run a complete panel...mine wont even test ella

for celiac because she isnt under weight. are you in california?

aimee

Serena Hendricks wrote:

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

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Randa,

how did you convice your gi to run a complete panel...mine wont even test ella

for celiac because she isnt under weight. are you in california?

aimee

Serena Hendricks wrote:

Randa,

This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated chronically for

years. The

best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called Enzymes for Autism

and

Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY recommend

reading this

to understand what is going on with her and what you can do practically to help.

My

doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we ran a

complete GI panel

(stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines) and low

pancreatic

function.

What helped my daughter was:

#1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and protiens

#2 Magnesium supplements

#3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It dissolves completely

into

juice and isn't gritty

Serena

>

> My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation. We

> have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less effective.

> My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her height, so

> I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I know it

> needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as well.

>

> Any ideas would be welcome.

>

> Randa

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If you bug them enough, they will often run the tests just to shut

you up, that's how I got tests done for my food-allergic son.

Amnesty

> >

> > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation.

We

> > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

effective.

> > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

height, so

> > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

know it

> > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

well.

> >

> > Any ideas would be welcome.

> >

> > Randa

>

>

>

>

>

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Thank you Serena. I will get that book as soon as I can.

Randa

-- In Autism_in_Girls , " Serena Hendricks "

<serena@s...> wrote:

> Randa,

>

> This was my dd exactly as you describe. She was constipated

chronically for years. The

> best book on digestion and autism that I have read was called

Enzymes for Autism and

> Other Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. I would HIGHLY

recommend reading this

> to understand what is going on with her and what you can do

practically to help. My

> doctor was no help at all in this area. It turned out that when we

ran a complete GI panel

> (stool test) she had major intestinal inflammation (from vaccines)

and low pancreatic

> function.

>

> What helped my daughter was:

>

> #1 Houston Enzymes, especially Peptizyde for dairy, gluten and

protiens

> #2 Magnesium supplements

> #3 occasional use of Benefiber available at drugstores. It

dissolves completely into

> juice and isn't gritty

>

> Serena

>

>

> >

> > My 3 year old daughter has always had trouble with constipation.

We

> > have her on SenaKott now, but I think that is becoming less

effective.

> > My daughter will not even let a doctor weigh or measure her

height, so

> > I worry about taking her in to discuss this sitiation. Yet, I

know it

> > needs to be done. How can I advocate for my daughter? I want a

> > treatment for her, but I also want the cause to be treated as

well.

> >

> > Any ideas would be welcome.

> >

> > Randa