Guest guest Posted January 23, 1996 Report Share Posted January 23, 1996 Thanks - I agree that magnesium is excellent for constipation, it worked wonders for my daughter -Kay but my granddaughter problem is not constipation as such as her bowel motions themselves have always been normal it's getting them through to pass through the gastrointestinal tract that is the problem. It's as though the muscles are not working properly in this area. However Anne has given me a terrific website on paediatric motility disorders which is helping me to understand. . Re: Upper GI/lower follow through results> > > > A fundo is probably not the best thing for a kiddo with really slow motility. But, > yes, it is quite complicated. I would doubt that reducing the acidity would > make digestion more difficult.> > > > > > > > Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 1996 Report Share Posted January 23, 1996 Thanks - unfortunately so many drugs available over-seas are just not available in New-Zealand especially the expensive ones, but I shall mention the ones that you have given me as having helped your son. Is it okay to take a copy of your e-mail to the paediatrician next time Kaytie has an appointment? . Re: Upper GI/lower follow through results> > > > A fundo is probably not the best thing for a kiddo with really slow motility. But, > yes, it is quite complicated. I would doubt that reducing the acidity would > make digestion more difficult.> > > > > > > > Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 1996 Report Share Posted January 23, 1996 Thanks - Erythromycin is a drug that I recognise as being available in New-Zealand. . Re: Slow motility Hi ,Of course you can copy my email. I went to my fridge to make sure I spelled the drug right. The drug is spelled Erythromycin-I think I did spell it right-hooray! It's a drug that is also used as an antibiotic I believe. I learned that when my son was having one of his many tests. They said to stop any antibiotics before the test and I of course said he wasn't taking any. When I listed the meds he was on they said Erythromycin is used as an antibiotic as well. I figured I'd mention that so maybe it'll be easier for the doctor to find. About the constipation, the Miralax that I mentioned was a powder that was a prescription but Milk of Magnesia is an OTC drug here.I think someone else mentioned going to a gastroenterologist or G.I. doc. I highly second that recommendation. A specialist will have a more vast knowledge of the meds needed. Maybe there is a drug in NZ that equals the ones I mentioned. HTHBlessings,> Thanks - unfortunately so many drugs available over-seas are just not available in New-Zealand especially the expensive ones, but I shall mention the ones that you have given me as having helped your son.> > Is it okay to take a copy of your e-mail to the paediatrician next time Kaytie has an appointment?> > .Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 1996 Report Share Posted January 23, 1996 Thanks - Erythromycin is a drug that I recognise as being available in New-Zealand. . Re: Slow motility Hi ,Of course you can copy my email. I went to my fridge to make sure I spelled the drug right. The drug is spelled Erythromycin-I think I did spell it right-hooray! It's a drug that is also used as an antibiotic I believe. I learned that when my son was having one of his many tests. They said to stop any antibiotics before the test and I of course said he wasn't taking any. When I listed the meds he was on they said Erythromycin is used as an antibiotic as well. I figured I'd mention that so maybe it'll be easier for the doctor to find. About the constipation, the Miralax that I mentioned was a powder that was a prescription but Milk of Magnesia is an OTC drug here.I think someone else mentioned going to a gastroenterologist or G.I. doc. I highly second that recommendation. A specialist will have a more vast knowledge of the meds needed. Maybe there is a drug in NZ that equals the ones I mentioned. HTHBlessings,> Thanks - unfortunately so many drugs available over-seas are just not available in New-Zealand especially the expensive ones, but I shall mention the ones that you have given me as having helped your son.> > Is it okay to take a copy of your e-mail to the paediatrician next time Kaytie has an appointment?> > .Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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