Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 hello beky, my son now age 15, but when he was almost three we were beginning or tried at least to start pottytraining him lo and behold. it would not and i mean would not have a bowel movement on toilet or even in the diaper he would strain so that his face was beet red and also cross his legs thinking that would stop him from having a bm. well, he unfortunatley had some type of viral infection and he was admitted to our area childrens hosp where he was a patient of a neurologist. on our return visit after his admission doctor recommended us using cylert for his add; finally we had a name; because before the admission we had taken him everywhere for some answers to this dilemna; pediatric gastrol; child development ctr; special ed preschool etc...he also had quite a few ear infections where tubes were inserted. well after he took the cylert for the add guess what he on his own...went into the bathroom and took care of his own needs. he had never used the bathroom from 3 to at least 6yrs of age for a bowel movemnt unless we gave him an enema or when doc prescribed Kondremul. o by the way we even had him admitted for observation for this unusual situation. I didn't know that others were also experienceing this behavior in their homes too...even though that is now taken care of the bathroom issue. other control issues comes up.... To >>> Berky > Berky: > > We have " given up " on losing patience and getting angry at our > daughter's endless toilet-sitting. > > The results are invariably tears, conflict, and upset for our younger > daughter (6 yrs) on hearing the resulting commotion. > > Whether " not getting angry " constitutes acceptance and/or " enabling " , > I don't know. But, for our family, the consequences of getting angry > damage the fabric of our family unity - and therefore, something we > attempt to avoid. > > We too are concerned about the real physical consequences of a little > girl pushing and straining for no result. > > Still, we soldier on - and we will find a solution. > > My wife and I are very grateful to you all for your caring advice. > > , in Sydney. > > > > You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing listserv@... . In the body of your message write: subscribe OCD-L your name. You may subscribe to the Parents of Adults with OCD List at parentsofadultswithOCD . You may access the files, links, and archives for our list at . Our list advisors are Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., and Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Kathy Hammes, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy , Roman, and Jackie Stout. Subscription issues, problems, or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at harkins@... . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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