Re: Re: Recurring BM problem-Marcy

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Marci,

How much vitamin C do you give when you do a C-flush. I'd like to try this on my 6 yr. old 56lb. daughter.

Karmen

Recurring BM problem> > > We have a 4 1/2 yo daughter that has developed a chronic BM problem > over the last 6 months or so. She will (very painfully) hold her poop > in and what little escapes sometimes has tinges of blood in it,bright > not dark. She does this for about 3 days until she finally goes in > some quantity. While this is going on, she usually develops very > painful diaper rash, highly localized near her rectum. The problem > generally lasts for about 5-6 days. As soon as she does eliminate,the > rash goes away in about a day or two. This pattern repeats itself > every 2-3 weeks. She is on a GFCF diet, and a regimen of supplements. > We track her daily eating and supplement record and we cannot seem to > find a culprit. We recently added slippery elm to help, but it seems > to have little effect. When she's not having the problem, her bm's > seem to be fine. We are completely puzzled. I'm trying to get us on > the list to see a GI specialist that focuses on autistic kids, but > that may take some time. Any suggestions would be greatlyappreciated. > Also, she was on nystatin for a few months, but is now on diflucanand > we just started valtrex. Thanks in advance for any > thoughts/suggestions.> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.4/1880 - Release Date:1/7/2009 8:49 AM>

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Karmen:

There are differences of opinion and you need to consider your daughter's oxalate levels, as too much C can raise them quickly.

Also, you should be sure her kidneys are functioning well before proceeding.

Having said that, I usually recommend starting with 500 mg. of buffered vitamin C and giving every 15-30 minutes until diarrhea is induced.

Keep track of how many doses you are giving, so you know when you reach bowel tolerance. For example, if you give six doses at 500 mg before she has diarrhea, then bowel tolerance is 3 grams. At that point, you back off the dose a bit (for example, from 3 grams to 2.5 grams) and lengthen the time between doses until you achieve a stool of tapioca consistency.

The length of the flush depends on the child's overall health and how problematic constipation is.

For a six year old I wouldn't do more than a day or two without talking to your physician first.

You need to be sure she is drinking lots of water or other liquids during this time so she does not become dehydrated.

This can also be done with powdered Ascorbic Acid, which fizzes a lot and can be mixed with watered down juice.

When mixed with plain water, it tastes like strong alka seltzer, but mixed with juice it's almost like a soda (especially with orange juice).

Be sure to use a buffered product, to minimize stomach irritation.

Hope this is helpful.

Marci

To: mb12 valtrex From: kcboone@...Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 19:57:21 -0500Subject: Re: Re: Recurring BM problem-Marcy

Marci,

How much vitamin C do you give when you do a C-flush. I'd like to try this on my 6 yr. old 56lb. daughter.

Karmen

Recurring BM problem> > > We have a 4 1/2 yo daughter that has developed a chronic BM problem > over the last 6 months or so. She will (very painfully) hold her poop > in and what little escapes sometimes has tinges of blood in it,bright > not dark. She does this for about 3 days until she finally goes in > some quantity. While this is going on, she usually develops very > painful diaper rash, highly localized near her rectum. The problem > generally lasts for about 5-6 days. As soon as she does eliminate,the > rash goes away in about a day or two. This pattern repeats itself > every 2-3 weeks. She is on a GFCF diet, and a regimen of supplements. > We track her daily eating and supplement record and we cannot seem to > find a culprit. We recently added slippery elm to help, but it seems > to have little effect. When she's not having the problem, her bm's > seem to be fine. We are completely puzzled. I'm trying to get us on > the list to see a GI specialist that focuses on autistic kids, but > that may take some time. Any suggestions would be greatlyappreciated. > Also, she was on nystatin for a few months, but is now on diflucanand > we just started valtrex. Thanks in advance for any > thoughts/suggestions.> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.4/1880 - Release Date:1/7/2009 8:49 AM>

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Thanks Marci,

Very helpful.

Karmen

Recurring BM problem> > > We have a 4 1/2 yo daughter that has developed a chronic BM problem > over the last 6 months or so. She will (very painfully) hold her poop > in and what little escapes sometimes has tinges of blood in it,bright > not dark. She does this for about 3 days until she finally goes in > some quantity. While this is going on, she usually develops very > painful diaper rash, highly localized near her rectum. The problem > generally lasts for about 5-6 days. As soon as she does eliminate,the > rash goes away in about a day or two. This pattern repeats itself > every 2-3 weeks. She is on a GFCF diet, and a regimen of supplements. > We track her daily eating and supplement record and we cannot seem to > find a culprit. We recently added slippery elm to help, but it seems > to have little effect. When she's not having the problem, her bm's > seem to be fine. We are completely puzzled. I'm trying to get us on > the list to see a GI specialist that focuses on autistic kids, but > that may take some time. Any suggestions would be greatlyappreciated. > Also, she was on nystatin for a few months, but is now on diflucanand > we just started valtrex. Thanks in advance for any > thoughts/suggestions.> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.4/1880 - Release Date:1/7/2009 8:49 AM>

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