Guest guest Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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