Re: Miralax and brain

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All I can give you is anectodal information from our own experience. There are

lots of postings here that also have stories and claims from others about the

PEG in the Miralax and how we believe it's affected our child's brain function.

Many of the children talked about on this website seem to have problems with

simple tasks, tics and sensory issues.Some of the children have cognitive

disorders and autism, so the PEG really affects them. Some of the posts discuss

the possibility of the PEG crossing the blood barrier into the brain. That's

what the main debate seems to be. So, as for hard evidence/studies, I can't give

you that. I just know my son is smarter than he seems to be and I blame the

miralax...his cognitive ability seems to be slowly lessening, then one day he'll

blow us away with what he can do...it seemed to have all started after a while

on the Miralax (he's been on it almost 6 years). I feel like I haven't helped

you or answered your question directly, so I would go back and check some of the

posts. There's also a link at the miralax group where you can check out studies.

Maybe that will help. Sorry I couldn't do more.

~ Tracie

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> Hi Tracie,

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> I read your post on Miralax and the brain and wanted to see if you could give

me more information. I don't yet have a clear understanding of how miralax

affects a child- my son's pediatrician put him on it for witholding/constipation

and I am going to start weaning him ffrom this and try the alternative

approaches discussed here. Can you tell me about the connection between Mirlalax

and the brain?- I'm worried of course. My son has been on it about a month and,

of cousre, I had no idea until recently about the negative effects.

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> Thank you very much,

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> Hi Tracie....I've tried quite a few things...

> the 1st dr....prescribed ...miralax...we used only a

> couple times...because i had heard so much neg about

> it...and i know ALL drugs have side effects.

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> the next dr. prescribed...lactulose which is a fake

> sugar....since he has down syndrome he is susceptible

> to diabetes we are avoiding sugar as much as possible

> ...so that is out

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> i have used prune juice with apple juice...still

> pretty sweet...for my liking for him..and not great

> results

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> because he is so lil he doesnt eat a lot of high fibre

> stuff...still baby pureed foods...veggies and protein

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> formula is constipating and he is still on that

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> so for now...i give him....liquid magnesium,essential

> fatty acids and acidophilus (children's formula)

> ....and a remedy..homeopathic called allium cepa...so

> far its pretty good...he was very badly constipated

> and was in extreme pain...he would sweat, turn blue,

> scream like cray and try to get away....not fun...as

> i'm sure u may know too...lately i just catch him on

> the floor playing with poop in his diaper...where as

> before he would go days and need suppositiories and

> have much suffering.

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> i suggest ruling out any other problems...ie:

> hirchsprung and not really to self treat...many

> naturalpathic drs have great remedies that work...

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> when connor is older...i'll be giving him special

> homemade stuff that a hospital would make that i

> worked at: bran flakes(1), applesauce(1) and prune

> juice(2)

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> Also, When connor is about 2 or 3 ...i'll start giving

> him a wonderful drink called " fibergy " by usana...many

> clients of mine use it for constipation for their

> children that have spina bifida and have severe

> constipation as a result. how old is your child? If

> you or anyone else wants more info on that and how to

> order it ...let me know..I'll tell you how to get it

> at 10% less than wholesale./...you can mail order it.

> I used it for my daughter with spina bifida too...for

> a change we are giving her the magnesium too.

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> i'll also make connor special cookies that are high

> fibre when he's old enough..it has been very

> challenging because he's so lil...diet makes such a

> big difference,

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> there are many remedies that work..but a naturalpath

> is best for that decision because he /she would

> discuss all aspects of the child and help pick the

> best most suitable remdey for the individual

> child...connor tried calc carb, and a couple others

> ...so so results

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> here are some sites with more info....if you dont have

> a naturalpath near by...

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> http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/constipation1-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp

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> http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2215009.html

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> http://digestive-disorders.health-cares.net/infant-constipation.php

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> high fiber recipes:

> http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Living/High-Fiber/Main.aspx

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> gluten free and high fibre:

> http://www.high-fiber-health.com/gluten.html

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> high fiber cookies;

> http://www.recipesource.com/special-diets/diabetic/00/rec0058.html

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> http://www.naturesintentionsnaturopathy.com/indigestion/constipation.htm

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> hope this help...i know it has been a real challenge

> for me with my son...even knowing what i know

> I'll be glad when he is older and i can get him to eat

> more high fiber foods and drink the fibergy.

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> good luck! let me know what you end up doing!

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> Sheena

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