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Hi-- OK, then that is more reassuring that he's only been doing the

daily suppositories for three days! Yes, this type of thing--using

the suppositories like this, daily, can really help to clean out any

old stool that has the potential to become an impaction in the

future. Keep us posted on his progress!

There may also be something dietary wise that brings about

constipation for him-- older posts on this board from other members

talk about dairy and gluten, and so you may want to keep a food

diary to see if there is any connection for him.

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> Thanks so much for the speedy reply! We've only been doing

daily morning suppositories with Owen for the last 3 days (before

that it was when we thought he needed them). He did pass stool

yesterday and today and it was a 'good' consistency. We feel we may

be on the right track...but who knows since he's so on and off with

his pooping! For now it seems to work.

> I found your email extremely helpful and informative. I didn't

know that lactulose isn't absorbed (unless an individual has above

average intestinal permeability). Good to know about the tests they

offer as well.

> We do have to be referred to a GI specialist but if I pushed

enough then I believe they would refer us.

> As for Owen's mood etc., he is great!! His health is great too

as of late. He was diagnosed with infantile spasms (a very severe

and rare form of epilespy that causes profound developmental delays)

about 9 months ago. The prognosis was grim but he has beat all odds

thus far. Walking and beginning to talk and developmentally on

track in every way. He has been med free for almost 2 months and is

seizure free thus far (kow). Maybe it's all related...the

constipation and the seizures...who knows??

> Anyway, thanks again, you are a wealth of information.

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