Re: Can we use Benefiber (TM)? Other suggestions? (Warning: poop talk)

[Guest guest]

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I use Oxy Powder with great success for my two boys when they are stopped up.  I

ordered it through amazon.com.

 

Dana

From: Brattin <sdb2956@...>

Subject: Can we use Benefiber ? Other suggestions? (Warning: poop

talk)

Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 3:57 PM

Hi,

 

We're trying to get our daughter " regular " and one suggestion her I asked her

doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the label, however, it is

wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at least to the European standard? I'm

wondering if it's wise for us, as our daughter is both on the GFCF diet

(opioids) and was IgG sensitive to wheat when we tested her before taking gluten

out of her diet?

 

If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to Miralax, but

she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots of little ones that

come out with noise and force.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

[Guest guest]

they used to be WF and now they say they are gluten free... so i think the

'wheat' is still there ?? but not the gluten. I remember calling around and

asking awhile back and deciding against it. we just started miralax actully..

after 8 years of trying EVERYTHING... i decided if i could get him moving, then

maybe it would help on getting all the good stuff in and gradually back off. I

have found that most enzymes (except nofenol) actually do constipate / firm

stools- which many on the spectrum appreciate but we are on the opposite end so

have had to resort to miralax while starting enzymes. Dr. Houston actually

called me and explained the whys and wherefores of this- which i have written

down somewhere.

Amy

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From: Brattin <sdb2956@...>

Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:57:53 PM

Subject: Can we use Benefiber ? Other suggestions? (Warning: poop

talk)

Hi,

We're trying to get our daughter " regular " and one suggestion her I asked her

doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the label, however, it is

wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at least to the European standard? I'm

wondering if it's wise for us, as our daughter is both on the GFCF diet

(opioids) and was IgG sensitive to wheat when we tested her before taking gluten

out of her diet?

If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to Miralax, but

she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots of little ones that

come out with noise and force.

Thanks for your help.

[Guest guest]

> If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to

Miralax, but she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots

of little ones that come out with noise and force.

Have you tried anything from this list?

http://www.danasview.net/constip.htm

Dana

[Guest guest]

Can you use prebiotics? Most are composed of fiber and lay a good

groundwork for your probiotics. We use Biotagen (Klaire/ProThera.) We

worked up to 4 caps per day all in the a.m. but are now settled at 2

for one kid, 3 for the other. They really help.

Good luck.

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> Hi,

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> We're trying to get our daughter " regular " and one suggestion her I

asked her doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the label,

however, it is wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at least to

the European standard? I'm wondering if it's wise for us, as our

daughter is both on the GFCF diet (opioids) and was IgG sensitive to

wheat when we tested her before taking gluten out of her diet?

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> If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to

Miralax, but she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots

of little ones that come out with noise and force.

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> Thanks for your help.

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[Guest guest]

We use " Oranic Clear Fiber " that I get at our local HFS. I use 3/8-1/2 t per

day and he usually goes poop within an hour or so. He tended to hold it in so

his ped said to add fiber. He said to find a natural one my son would tolerate.

this mixes so easily into juice and states on the bottle it is free of wheat,

gluten and corn (among other things).

the website on the bottle is www.renewlife.com

Organic Clear Fiberâ„¢ $12.99 - $19.99

100% organic acacia fiber

5 grams fiber per serving

Flavor-free, grit-free

Will not thicken or gel

Psyllium-free, gluten-free

Sugar-free, diabetic-friendly

Organic Clear Fiberâ„¢ is a clear-mixing natural fiber supplement made with only

100% acacia fiber. Acacia is a natural soluble fiber that dissolves completely

in liquids and soft foods without changing their taste or texture. Unlike

psyllium-based fiber products that can dehydrate the bowel and cause abdominal

discomfort, Organic Clear Fiber is psyllium-free.

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> > Hi,

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> > We're trying to get our daughter

> " regular " and one suggestion her I

> asked her doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the

> label,

> however, it is wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at

> least to

> the European standard?

[Guest guest]

We use " Oranic Clear Fiber " too and it is the BEST fiber supplement we have ever

had and we have tried many.

From: Denice <dkdirks@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Can we use Benefiber ? Other suggestions?

(Warning: poop talk)

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2:58 AM

We use " Oranic Clear Fiber " that I get at our local HFS. I use

3/8-1/2 t per day and he usually goes poop within an hour or so. He tended to

hold it in so his ped said to add fiber. He said to find a natural one my son

would tolerate. this mixes so easily into juice and states on the bottle it is

free of wheat, gluten and corn (among other things).

the website on the bottle is www.renewlife. com

Organic Clear Fiber™ $12.99 - $19.99

100% organic acacia fiber

5 grams fiber per serving

Flavor-free, grit-free

Will not thicken or gel

Psyllium-free, gluten-free

Sugar-free, diabetic-friendly

Organic Clear Fiber™ is a clear-mixing natural fiber supplement made with only

100% acacia fiber. Acacia is a natural soluble fiber that dissolves completely

in liquids and soft foods without changing their taste or texture.. Unlike

psyllium-based fiber products that can dehydrate the bowel and cause abdominal

discomfort, Organic Clear Fiber is psyllium-free.

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> > Hi,

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> > We're trying to get our daughter

> " regular " and one suggestion her I

> asked her doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the

> label,

> however, it is wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at

> least to

> the European standard?

[Guest guest]

We do use Benefiber daily (my son is tube fed), but what really works

for us is mag cit. He is about 60 lbs and this last time (7 days no

bm coinciding w/10 days of antibiotic d/t cellulitis) I gave almost

1/2 dose (full dose was full bottle) over 3 days.

He " moved " over 2 lbs out when it came. And, he looked like he felt a

lot better.

CGF

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> Hi,

>  

> We're trying to get our daughter " regular " and one suggestion her I

asked her doctor about was Benefiber. When I looked at the label,

however, it is wheat-based but claims to be gluten free, at least to

the European standard? I'm wondering if it's wise for us, as our

daughter is both on the GFCF diet (opioids) and was IgG sensitive to

wheat when we tested her before taking gluten out of her diet?

>  

> If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to

Miralax, but she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots

of little ones that come out with noise and force.

>  

> Thanks for your help.

>  

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[Guest guest]

Dana,

 

My son was placed on Miralax several months ago by a pediatric

gastroenterologist. He has severe stomach issues. In the past couple of weeks,

his bowels have become incontinent. This was preceeded by staining, like he was

passing liquid with gas. Could this be a Miralax issue.  We've tried Milk of

Magnesia, which makes him gag. Also tried some magnesium but he hates the taste

and will only drink a sip. Cannot swallow pills.

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

D.

From: danasview <danasview@...>

Subject: Re: Can we use Benefiber ? Other suggestions? (Warning:

poop talk)

Date: Monday, November 24, 2008, 9:23 AM

> If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to

Miralax, but she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts: lots

of little ones that come out with noise and force.

Have you tried anything from this list?

http://www.danasvie w.net/constip. htm

Dana

[Guest guest]

We've used mag oxide in pill form[same as form of magnesium as in mik

if mag]. You could try to crush it and put it in whatever he will

take. It is a form that works well here for consipation.

> > If we can't use it, what might we use? I'm not about to go back to

> Miralax, but she's having trouble with no bms and then blowouts:

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> http://www.danasvie w.net/constip. htm

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[Guest guest]

> Dana,

> My son was placed on Miralax several months ago by a pediatric

gastroenterologist. He has severe stomach issues. In the past couple

of weeks, his bowels have become incontinent. This was preceeded by

staining, like he was passing liquid with gas. Could this be a Miralax

issue.

Yes

http://www.danasview.net/miralax.htm

>>We've tried Milk of Magnesia, which makes him gag. Also tried some

magnesium but he hates the taste and will only drink a sip. Cannot

swallow pills.

> Any thoughts?

Magnesium is a mineral, so you can bake it into things.

You can teach him to swallow capsules

http://www.danasview.net/capsules.htm

Dana

[Guest guest]

ok. I try it. Thanks.

D.

From: danasview <danasview@...>

Subject: Re: Can we use Benefiber ? Other suggestions? (Warning:

poop talk)

Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 9:53 AM

> Dana,

> My son was placed on Miralax several months ago by a pediatric

gastroenterologist. He has severe stomach issues. In the past couple

of weeks, his bowels have become incontinent. This was preceeded by

staining, like he was passing liquid with gas. Could this be a Miralax

issue.

Yes

http://www.danasvie w.net/miralax. htm

>>We've tried Milk of Magnesia, which makes him gag. Also tried some

magnesium but he hates the taste and will only drink a sip. Cannot

swallow pills.

> Any thoughts?

Magnesium is a mineral, so you can bake it into things.

You can teach him to swallow capsules

http://www.danasvie w.net/capsules. htm

Dana