Constipated, losing weight on Intro Diet

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Hello,

I have been a member of the Pecanbread group, but am new to this group. My son

and I just started SCD last week, he for ASD and me for long-standing Irritable

Bowel Syndrome (loose stools, bloating, cramping, trouble gaining weight). I'm

hoping someone can help me answer a few questions.

We have both been constipated the last few days. I took Magnesium Sulfate (the

same as Epsom Salts), following the dosage directions on the box and it worked.

Is this legal?

I have read Elaine's protocol for constipation on the website

(muffins,vegetables, fruits, etc), but most of the foods are not OK for the

intro diet. Are intro people supposed to follow this also?

Is the diet protocol is any different for people with IBS vs. something more

serious like Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis? I've read a couple posts

that seem to suggest this.

Also I'm losing weight, and I was slightly underweight to begin with. The

constipation has caused my appetite to go down. Plus, I'm getting really tired

of eating the same things all the time: eggs, turkey meatballs, hamburger

patties, canned salmon, jello, chicken broth and just beginning to introduce

Stage 1 foods.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

IBS

SCD since 3/11/10