Binding Foods

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My son seems to be getting MORE constipated lately, despite increased

magnesium, probiotics, and flax oil supplements.

He never had bowel problems with wheat (just with milk), but I've noticed

a lot of the GFCF substitutes are very binding items. The new ones for

him in the greatest quantity we have now are rice and potatoes. He also

gets more eggs, but these are higher in fat & oils, so I don't think

those are probably the problem. I think it, if anything, would most

likely be rice, and possibly the potatoes. Maybe it is just a matter of

too much of those and finder a right balance (he is not a very good fruit

or veggie eater). Does anyone know if millet (can be substituted in equal

amounts for the rice) is as binding? I know it is better for blood sugar.

I kind of want to wait a couple of weeks, though. He is just starting a

new schedule in school, and the adjustment can be hard. During times of

stress and/or change, he does withhold. I admit, if I think he might be

doing it for this latter reason, or just out of stubbornness (which is

sometimes the case), I often tell him something like he does not get to

play Nintendo until he poops two times.

Any input would be appreciated. TIA.

Vivace, Proud 25.5yo w/Asperger's Syndrome & Dysthymia

Blessed Mother of , 6yo w/Autism, " Heaven's Joy, " and lots of

energy