Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I went thru this with my son using the GFCF, he was on the diet about four weeks when he started to have the same symptoms, terrible constipation, bloating and gas, pain-It is hard to recall those days, as I thought gfcf was going to help him! Our Doc recommended SCD and I remember thinking he was crazy because how in heavens name could I follow SCD??? I had to try it because of the pain and constipation, my little guy showed improvement about one/two weeks into the SCD diet, and I will not go back, I really feel for you I know how painful it was for all of us to watch him screaming with GI pain and having to rock him for Hours to get him to pass gas and to sleep! I don't know if it's legal or not but I used to give him the baby gas drops: Gerber Gas Relief, that did help him @ the time but that was before SCD so you may want to check with your Doc first? It could also be die off and I think activated charcoal is helpful, the one thing my son did was refuse to eat @ the beginning of SCD, but my Doc said to be strong because he would not starve to death! I hope this is helpful and hope your little one is feeling better soon. God Bless, anna Crying and in pain We are in Week 5 Foods are eggs, pear pureed and juice chicken soup, leek, spinich, onion liquid/juice meat, salmon garlic Candex, Vit c, zinc. BB SSlll (i know not legal but happy on these previouly.) Introduced carrot, squash but became hyper and no sleep 2 days ago introduced peanut butter -no sleep for 2 nights he is in terrible pain tonight, crying holding his head. Since starting diet he can't get over to sleep, and as above is back to night waking. wetting, sad, miserable and holding his head screaming with real tears running down his face. Very constipated with sticky kind of pooh he can't get rid of. Can anyone relate to this. We are finding this so difficult this last 3 days and wonder what it is all about. Is this normal. What can I give him for the pain or what should I take out of diet. Also worry about the number of eggs he is eating but nothing is really filling. Please write back if you have any words of wisdom. He has been much calmer in general but the contipation and the terrible verbal stimming is very much here. What is causing this? Aileen For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks . I can cope with anything but seeing him in such distress and my hubby and me helpless....it really got to me last night and it was a long night. We did use activated charcoal which I do think helps. (Cian was always in pain during G/C free diet). Cian never sleep. It is not 2pm uk time and he fell asleep an hour ago. He is exhausted. He begged me for waffles (pear and egg) and buns (peanut butter, squash and pear) but I cooked him an ommelette and he was happy enough, he scuffed it. Hubby and I was talking this morning about it and I shared with him that in the middle of the night I was questioning the diet and if we were mad. He put his face in his hands thought about it,looked at me and said. We have no choice, there is nothing else and he can't eat ordinary food so we are still very much on board and back on the intro minus the high sal foods and pears and bananas. I'm just worried about the carbs? Thank you so much and everyone else for sharing. I don't know anyone personally who is doing SCD so it is great to get feedback and encouragement through the boards. Best Aileen > I went thru this with my son using the GFCF, he was on the diet about four weeks when he started to have the same symptoms, terrible constipation, bloating and gas, pain-It is hard to recall those days, as I thought gfcf was going to help him! Our Doc recommended SCD and I remember thinking he was crazy because how in heavens name could I follow SCD??? I had to try it because of the pain and constipation, my little guy showed improvement about one/two weeks into the SCD diet, and I will not go back, I really feel for you I know how painful it was for all of us to watch him screaming with GI pain and having to rock him for Hours to get him to pass gas and to sleep! I don't know if it's legal or not but I used to give him the baby gas drops: Gerber Gas Relief, that did help him @ the time but that was before SCD so you may want to check with your Doc first? It could also be die off and I think activated charcoal is helpful, the one thing my son did was refuse to eat @ the beginning of SCD, but my Doc said to be strong because he would not starve to death! I hope this is helpful and hope your little one is feeling better soon. > God Bless, > anna > Crying and in pain > > > We are in Week 5 > Foods are eggs, pear pureed and juice chicken soup, leek, spinich, > onion liquid/juice meat, salmon garlic > > Candex, Vit c, zinc. BB SSlll (i know not legal but happy on these > previouly.) > > Introduced carrot, squash but became hyper and no sleep > > 2 days ago introduced peanut butter -no sleep for 2 nights > > he is in terrible pain tonight, crying holding his head. > Since starting diet he can't get over to sleep, and as above is back > to night waking. wetting, sad, miserable and holding his head > screaming with real tears running down his face. > Very constipated with sticky kind of pooh he can't get rid of. > > Can anyone relate to this. We are finding this so difficult this > last 3 days and wonder what it is all about. Is this normal. > What can I give him for the pain or what should I take out of diet. > Also worry about the number of eggs he is eating but nothing is > really filling. > > Please write back if you have any words of wisdom. He has been much > calmer in general but the contipation and the terrible verbal > stimming is very much here. What is causing this? > Aileen > > > > > > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hi Aileen, Peanut butter is a very advanced food,it is better not to introduce it in the beginning. It is a good idea to start introducing foods gradually: http://www.pecanbread.com/foodprep.html#beyond The stages are an informal guide,it is not written in stone. Every child is different. Use a food journal and use your child's reactions to foods as a guide. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING A SCD COUNSELOR. http://www.pecanbread.com/SCD_Solutions.html I used to give free SCD counseling and found that we were able to make a dramatic change. Unfortunately,I no longer have the time to do counseling. Mimi > > 2 days ago introduced peanut butter -no sleep for 2 nights > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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