Re: doing modified intro after 20 months -Jody or anyone

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi,

>

> I started my kids on a modified intro diet three days ago to introduce

things one at a

time to check for problems w/ phenols.

>

> first day: chicken broth

> second: broth, chicken and peas

> third day: broth, chicken and peas and tonight pureed cauliflower

>

> So far we are not seeing any changes for the positive: just as hyper and

unfocused. I

have noted that both their stools are looking worse. After adding LOD

restrictions, we lost

the undigested mushy stools and gained formed, more typical looking stools. The

last two

days both kids have had slightly less formed stools w/ undigested food again.

Does this

make any sense? (I contacted an SCD buddy but we haven't been able to talk yet.)

It doesn't make sense to me. The intro diet was intended to be more varied,

balanced and

have more nutrition. I don't think one can expect proper progress when

" modifying " SCD.

Adding LOD restrictions at this stage is also unwise in my opinion. I doubt that

Elaine

would approve of these changes. ly even though the LOD protocols may be

valid,

they should not take precedence over getting a proper start to SCD. Have you

established

that oxalates are a factor in your child's diet?

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

If you've remove phenosl for 3 days already and you are not seeing a

decrease in the hyperactivity, my opinion would be that phenols are

NOT contributing to the hyperactivity.

From all of the moms I've seen post about phenols, the reaction is

quick and happens almost immediately after ingesting the phenolic

food. Red ears, red cheeks, crazy hyperactivity and often

inappropriate laughing (which lasts longer than the other symptoms).

But with it already being 3 days of no phenolic foods, to me it

doesn't appear that the behavior is related to phenols. Someone else

might have a different opinion.

I would really consider scheduling an in-office or phone consultation

with Dr. Mumper at this point. Hopefully, she will have some ideas

for you. Perhaps a supplement to try or she could run some tests to

see if she can find the source of the problem.

One thing is that a really restricted diet for more than a short-term

period, could easily cause vitamin and mineral imbalances. One thing

you will find in my history of posts is the constant reminder to feed

kids fruits and vegetables. I do my very best to come up with

creative ways to get the pickiest of eaters to expand their diets. I

am very concerned about the nutritional status of children with

extremely limited diets.

At this point, I think you need professional help. A nutritionist and

Dr. Mumper both perhaps.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03