Mineral oil, digestion and constipation

[Guest guest]

Hi friends,

 

Dr. G recommended mineral oil instead enzyme and trufiber (a supplement that

helps constipation and it works greatly for my son).

 

Would you please share your experience with mineral oil? Which brand is best?

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Xiao

[Guest guest]

Hi Xiao,

We used Mineral oil for my son at the beginning of the protocol for

constipation. It is something I believe is standard with paediatricians and

is not necessarily a thing. I have heard of a couple of other paeds

also recommend it to friends whose children also had constipation issues.

The brand does not matter and I do not think you could find an organic

brand. Very little is needed, so I wouldn't worry too much about what kind.

I found it in the drug store.

My son was about 4 years old at the time and after constant diarrhea, really

6 or 7 times a day, when we went GFCF constipation became a problem for him.

Dr. G recommended using a teaspoon in my sons juice, once a day or as

needed. He suggested we keep the mineral oil cold and the juice cold as

well so that it dulled the taste.

My son took it no problem at all. You could try a smaller amount in the

beginning if your child is sensitive. I have noticed, even taking it myself

on occasion, that if you give too much you will see evidence of it in the

toilet bowl as an orange oil. Not to worry. Just alter the dose

accordingly.

Now that my son is older and we are completely on the diet,

constipation, or diarrhea are not issues any more. Clearly his digestion

and gut are healthier, which I attribute to a healthier child. Taking a

basic probiotic or acidophilus is also important.

Sorry to be so graphic but I figure it is all part of being a parent!

Good luck with it. As your child heals, so will these issues.

Lori

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Sent: May-21-10 12:46 PM

Subject: Mineral oil, digestion and constipation

Hi friends,

Dr. G recommended mineral oil instead enzyme and trufiber (a supplement that

helps constipation and it works greatly for my son).

Would you please share your experience with mineral oil? Which brand is

best?

Thank you in advance,

Xiao