Re: Irritabel Bowel Questions

[Guest guest]

My daughter just got out of the hospital with Ischemic Colitis. I wonder also

if this has anything to do with RSS. If anyone knows email me. Also I will

give a full explanation on her last trip in to the hospital later.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I have had this discussion with Dr. H. and Max's GI doctors many

times. They all point out Max's dysmotility and delayed gastric

emptying and reflux and milk allergy. There is also a direct

connection between his mind and his gut. When Max is nervous, the

first thing to react is his stomach in some way or another.

All of Max's doctors think that this is something that should be and

is being explored further in RSS kids. There are too many with gut

problems for it to be a " fluke. " I don't know what the answer is.

For us, it is just managing the day to day difficulties that arise.

It does try my patience at times, but I have to be careful because

if Max senses that, it adds to his anxiety which continues the

problem.

One BIG help has been Max's psychologist. She is very much into

mind-body stuff, like deep breathing, self-relaxation, etc. She is

not a mother-earth type person, either. She just recognizes that

connection that Max has and is schooled well-enough in helping him

deal with it. The other tremendous help has been eliminating ALL

milk products from Max's diet. He has not complained once of the

stomach pains he used to have since we have done this. It's not

hard to do and I found a great cookbook that enables me to make

cakes and cookies that he can enjoy - and we do, too. I also look

for products that are marked " parve " because that is the kosher word

for no milk ingredients. Costco, fortunately, has a variety of

cupcakes and cookies in their bakery that are marked parve.

I have a feeling that as our kids get older, there will be more who

show symptoms like Max and others. It's finding the right treatment

for YOUR child that is the key. Nothing works for everyone. (And

we are still looking for that elusive hiccup cure!)

Jodi Z.