Re:Re: legal fiber supplement?

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Cherylann

There

are no SCD-legal fiber supplements, but there are things you can do to deal

with constipation. Most fiber supplements contain illegal nonactive

ingredients, but the active ingredient is also a problem, as it is usually

cellulose in some form, insoluble, and polysaccharide. Which means not

only damage to the intestinal walls but there will be plenty of food (through

fermentation) for the bacteria we are trying to get back under control.

Elaine

has some suggestions:

http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/knowledge_base/kb/constipation.htm

http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/knowledge_base/kb/constipation_continued.htm

We

get plenty of fiber in the foods we eat on SCD, but those of us dealing with constipation

might have to adjust our food choices to eliminate those foods that slow down

motility more than usual. For example, I have to limit myself to one nut

flour item per day since nut flour is constipating for me. So are the

high-carb foods, for me anyway. So your son might need to do some testing

to find out which foods are better for him.

Elaine’s

constipation protocol uses prunes and fruit juice, as increased vitamin C helps

with constipation. Another thing you can do is supplement magnesium or

use epsom salt baths, as extra magnesium helps increase peristalsis.

An

osmotic laxative also helps, a stool softener in other words. I use

Miralax daily, and have for more than six years (my digestive disorders are

functional and impact digestive motility). It doesn’t contain any

illegals, although it is a synthetic, polyethylene glycol.

It

also helps to boost electrolytes, stay hydrated, get regular exercise (walking

is especially good for constipation), eat plenty of fats (if your digestion can

cope with fats…)

My

constipation has improved a bit the longer I’ve been on SCD. When I

started SCD I needed to use a motility medication, Zelnorm, along with

Miralax. By the time the FDA pulled Zelnorm from the market my gut

ecology had improved enough that I could get by with just continuing the

Miralax, taking magnesium regularly, eating some prunes a few times a week, and

limiting those foods that aggravate my digestive motility. So the longer

you’re on SCD, the better.

I

also keep water enemas on hand for the really severe bouts of constipation I

suffer every few months, part of my body’s neurological cycle. Usually

I just need to use an enema one time to get my digestive motility working

again.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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My

son has been on the diet for a year, and is still contipated. we're trying to

find a legal fiber supplement...what's your favorite?

i hate to see him so uncomfortable!

cherylann