constipation

[Guest guest]

For constipation due to opiods, here's a great natural recipe I

picked up from a friend on another list that's been a life-saver.

It's been published online by both Dr. Gott and by the

Graedon's of the " People's Pharmacy " :

Mix together:

1/2 cup applesauce

1/2 cup prune juice

1/2 cup bran (I use All-Bran)

Use 1 to 2 large tablespoons, and wash down with plenty of water. It

will keep in the fridge about one week. It may take a day or two to

start " working, " and I sometimes take a couple of tablespoons both

morning and night. I also sometimes add in a bit of ground ginger to

taste, to give it a little spice and to help with gas.

Also, you must use a stool softener, like ducosate sodium. Walgreens

and other such places sell a store version that is less than half the

price and just as good as the brand names. Just drink plenty of

water with them.

Finally, according to the American Journal of Gastroenterology,

January 2005, it is a MYTH that the longterm use of stimulant

laxatives like senna or biscodyl cause your colon to become lazy or

cause nerve damage to it. The research shows that that is just an

old wive's tale! We actually do worse damage to ourselves by not

having the bowel movements than by using the laxatives we need, so

don't be afraid to use the senna or biscodyl if you need it. Again,

find the store brands rather than the brand names to save money!

Good luck all - this stuff drives me nuts at times! I hate having to

focus so much on my darn rear end!

Cheryl in AZ

[Guest guest]

Is that the same stuff they give you just prior to a colonoscopy to clean the

bowels? If so, that stuff is murder.... I get the chills just thinking about it.

KT

Jen wrote:

KT,

If your constipation gets too bad, where nothing seems to help, try

Citroma. This was recommended to us by the local ER when my daughter

got constipation so bad her bowels were starting to get impacted.

It's liquid magnesium citrate, in an 8 oz bottle I believe. It comes

in lemon lime and cherry, and you drink the whole bottle.

[Guest guest]

This also works for me(Flax Oil).

Caitlin

Carolinadawn45@... wrote:I take a tablespoon of Flax Oil every

morning.........It took several

months for my system to get cleaned out and now?.....I never have

constipation....!!!!....

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[Guest guest]

I have had trouble with this too. I take a wonderful supplement that

is completely natural (to the best of my knowledge)

called " glucomannan. " I have to order it from a website but I am not

sure I can provide the link. I have tried many remedies but this is a

bulk fiber suplement. I get it from a place called vitacost on the

web. It also helps with cholesterol. No cramping and pain with it.

I take it with meals and it helps a lot and doesn't interact with any

medications. You can do a google search to read about it. It is also

called konjacmannan. It is a Japanese herb that is the most dense

form of fiber. I can't say enough good things about this supplement

because I had a terrible time with this problem before I started this

supplement. I've also had my gall bladder removed and had trouble

with lingering pain that this has helped. I usually take one per day

but sometimes I only need it every other day. Also, drink lots of

water. Hope this helps. I know that this can be very frustrating. I

used to have to stop my medicines long enough to go and this was very

uncomfortable.

[Guest guest]

Hi Cristina,

This link sounds quite informative but unfortunately it only takes one

to a log in page. Is there any way you could post the article in the

body of an email?

Kind regards,

Kerry

Cristina Cromer wrote:

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> Elsa, are you aware that there is a identified link between chronic

> intransigent constipation and sexual abuse?

>

> Useful link here

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http://cks.library.nhs.uk/constipation/management/detailed_answers/constipation_\

in_infants_and_children/assessing_an_infant_or_child_who_is_constipated/what_to_\

do_if_child_abuse_suspected

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_in_infants_and_children/assessing_an_infant_or_child_who_is_constipated/what_to\

_do_if_child_abuse_suspected>

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Kerry Hackett, MNIMH, RH

Medical Herbalist

[Guest guest]

Hi. For compliance I have a 3 year old who is

Suddenly adverse to all good things. I put probiotics

In yoghurts he chooses. Mix thoroughly. &

I put tinctures in with manuka honey a little hot water

& his favourite drink of the mo apple juice.

Hope it helps

Dalbinder x

On 8 Jul 2009, at 13:24, " elsahamaz@... "

wrote:

Hello all,

I have seen a 4 yr old child with chronic constipation for 2 yrs with bowl

movements now every 2-3 days and only after Sodium Picosulphite and glycerine

suppositories use. Received enema in hospital after 14 days without bowl

movement. In March school raised concerns that the child was 'not right. The GP

prescribed Mebendazol for worms and Terminafide hydrochloride for thrush.Mid

April the child developed bruises and was hospitalised for a wk:low platelet

count (12) and Immune thrombocytopenia diagnosed. A bone marrow test was normal

but found to be low in iron and vit D. Liquid iron and Colecalciferol was

prescribed.

The child is in nappies as she dislikes a potty or toilet. She drinks or eats

little and does not seem to have regular meals.

The child was breastfed for 6 month with formula milk from birth until 1 yr,

then cow's milk until 2 wks ago when homeopath advised to cut out dairy from her

diet, which has not been consistently implemented.

On abdominal examination I found a hard elongated mass in the RLQ and a smaller

round on above pubis.

I gave her Manna Fig syrup with tincture of Rumex, Tarax rad and Vib op,

aromatic water of Anisum and Chionantus (for platelets). Also Slippery elm

powder on food or with honey. Dietary advice also given and encouraged potty

use.

Compliance is going to be a problem. I have considered ice cubes of frozen

herbal extracts, child dislikes jellies.

I would be most grateful for any suggestions as regards to compliance, also

herbs for constipation and to increase platelets. Has anybody come across these

drugs and could there be a connection between any of the symptoms and drug

side-effects or could there be an obstruction requiring urgent referral for an

ultrasound or Xrays (have never been don so far).I am a bit lost wha5t the

treatment strategy should be. Immediate BM is the parent's most urgent concern.

Thanks in advance

Elsa