Re: Ok, I need a lot of finger crossing-PLEASE!

[Guest guest]

Oh Liz, I don't have any good advice for you but I hope things get better.

Hugs-

Becky

Liz D wrote:

Tori was having a good week until last Friday in 1st grade. Then all

hell broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an awful morning. The aide wound

up carrying her to class. She is hitting, kicking, growling (this is a newbie),

etc. again. I am hoping she is just testing the waters being she has a new

teacher, new classroom and a new aide. She is also still constipated from her

GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her behaviors and we are trying

desperately to get things moving. I haven't given her the meds in 5 days and she

is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to help soften the stools. She eats soooo much,

she must be ready to explode. We have been to the hospital and to the dr. and we

want it out-but not too fast. I have pulled out all the guns (not watering down

her juice, giving her regular milk, chocolate -all of which usually makes her go

big time).

Liz

" Success manifests in small daily events, not only in accomplishing great

things " - Remez Sasson

[Guest guest]

nathan too has used miralax for years, after we started using it he became

potty trained but now his medicaid wont pay for it, unsure why as theyve been

using the generic form for at least a good year now. He has insurance that

would pay most of it for us but the doctor says why pay for something if we can

get his medicaid to. so we are trying the lactalose, at first i was worried

he didnt go for 4 days and then all of a sudden hes been going daily again. So

it looks like it will work at least for nathan. shawna

[Guest guest]

Adam's medi'cal will not pay for mirlax either, but... we have something

called a TAR I think its pretty much a request for payment from medical. I

found out by our pharmacy about this after a year of paying for mirlax. Its just

a though,,, maybe your state has something simaliar

(just in case)

also how did you potty train on mirlax, doctors told me I have to wait till

Adam is off his meds, which could be years. I would love to start potty

training.

michelle

[Guest guest]

well like most parents we started potty training at 3yrs of age. first we

got him mostly scheduled trained during the day. but he never quilte got it on

his own. we went through the gauntlet of stuff to hlep him with his

constipation, and fianlly after seeing a GI peds doc he suggested miralx, and

after a

few days of taking it he started going in the toilet on his own some,

including peeing, when he 9-10yrs of age--- and just kept buliding from there.

Granted he occasionally has an accident but he usually doesnt want to leave

the

activity he is doing, and then about half the nights as of yet, when im home

(i work nights 3on, then usally 2-3 or more off) i usally stay up pretty late

to stay on my schedule, and i will wake him around 2am to go pee and this

helps, and he also wears a depends and has a cloth incontinent pad on his bed

under his sheet to protect it. shawna

[Guest guest]

Liz, I hate to hear Tori is having a tough time. After my daughter

was born I was constipated and that is miserable.The Dr. had me

drink something that made me go. The suppositories only constipated

me more. get constipated if he does not eat oatmeal in the

mornings. The Docs have me give him ducolax. Now I heard this can

make your stomach cramp. Make sure she eats things with fiber like

beans, oatmeal,etc. The doc told me milk is very constipating.

like Tori loves chocolate milk I buy a couple of gallons a week.You

know Liz ever since had that cellulitis his behavior has been

different. Like behaviors I have not seen since before he started

the Risperadal over a 1year and 1/2 ago.At the same time the neuro

surgeon started him on Zoloft his behaviors changed. I have stopped

the Zoloft because the Phy said it can make some people mean.I am

thinking that it is time to increase the risperadal. Ya no Liz

sometimes the meds stop working and have to been changed. Does Tori

take any meds? Forgive me I cannot remember.I have a friend and her

mother is bipolar/manic. She was on Lithium for years and recently

was switched to tagratol and risperadal and they still cannot get

her settled down. When the meds are working she is very normal but

when the meds stop look out.You and I both know our children and

when they do not feel good their behaviors do change so maybe it is

her stomach/constipation or maybe it is the new classroom because

lets face it our kids hate change. Write back Cyndi B

> Tori was having a good week until last Friday in 1st grade. Then

all hell broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an awful

morning. The aide wound up carrying her to class. She is hitting,

kicking, growling (this is a newbie), etc. again. I am hoping she

is just testing the waters being she has a new teacher, new

classroom and a new aide. She is also still constipated from her

GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her behaviors and we

are trying desperately to get things moving. I haven't given her

the meds in 5 days and she is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to help

soften the stools. She eats soooo much, she must be ready to

explode. We have been to the hospital and to the dr. and we want it

out-but not too fast. I have pulled out all the guns (not watering

down her juice, giving her regular milk, chocolate -all of which

usually makes her go big time).

>

> Liz

>

> " Success manifests in small daily events, not only in

accomplishing great things " - Remez Sasson

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Liz-

We have used Miralax for several years with our son DJ. He is

chronically constipated and with his lack of muscle strength I['m

not sure if he could go on his own over the long haul. You can

request this from a GI doctor. And yes, sometimes government

insurance won't pay (in California we have MediCal, I guess it would

be Medicaid elsewhere and it may require a TAR or treatment

authorization request, which my pharmacy sends in to MediCal for

prior authorization to get our son medications not on the regular

formulary) Miralax doesn't seem to cause any cramping for DJ,

though I'm not sure he would tell me. When it is particularly hot

or he doesnt get enough water in we sometimes, under Dr's orders,

have to increase his twice weeekly dosage to everyday until the

obstruction is cleared. I am so sorry Tori is not herself. A lot

of changes in her life AND constipation. We are praying for you.

Donnell

>

> Tori was having a good week until last Friday in 1st grade. Then

all hell broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an awful

morning. The aide wound up carrying her to class. She is hitting,

kicking, growling (this is a newbie), etc. again. I am hoping she

is just testing the waters being she has a new teacher, new

classroom and a new aide. She is also still constipated from her

GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her behaviors and we

are trying desperately to get things moving. I haven't given her

the meds in 5 days and she is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to help

soften the stools. She eats soooo much, she must be ready to

explode. We have been to the hospital and to the dr. and we want it

out-but not too fast. I have pulled out all the guns (not watering

down her juice, giving her regular milk, chocolate -all of which

usually makes her go big time).

>

> Liz

>

> " Success manifests in small daily events, not only in

accomplishing great things " - Remez Sasson

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Donnell: I don't remember you from the site, therefore! Welcome! And thanks

for your input.

Miralax is the meds the dr. put her on. I just couldn't remember the name.

Unfortunately it is not working quickly. She had a BM yesterday in school, and

a tiny one last nite, but I know she must be really backed up. She is an

excellent eater (constantly eats). I am waiting to see what takes place today,

and if nothing, I will call the dr. and ask about a suppository just to get her

cleaned out.

Liz

Re: Ok, I need a lot of finger crossing-PLEASE!

Liz-

We have used Miralax for several years with our son DJ. He is

chronically constipated and with his lack of muscle strength I['m

not sure if he could go on his own over the long haul. You can

request this from a GI doctor. And yes, sometimes government

insurance won't pay (in California we have MediCal, I guess it would

be Medicaid elsewhere and it may require a TAR or treatment

authorization request, which my pharmacy sends in to MediCal for

prior authorization to get our son medications not on the regular

formulary) Miralax doesn't seem to cause any cramping for DJ,

though I'm not sure he would tell me. When it is particularly hot

or he doesnt get enough water in we sometimes, under Dr's orders,

have to increase his twice weeekly dosage to everyday until the

obstruction is cleared. I am so sorry Tori is not herself. A lot

of changes in her life AND constipation. We are praying for you.

Donnell

>

> Tori was having a good week until last Friday in 1st grade. Then

all hell broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an awful

morning. The aide wound up carrying her to class. She is hitting,

kicking, growling (this is a newbie), etc. again. I am hoping she

is just testing the waters being she has a new teacher, new

classroom and a new aide. She is also still constipated from her

GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her behaviors and we

are trying desperately to get things moving. I haven't given her

the meds in 5 days and she is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to help

soften the stools. She eats soooo much, she must be ready to

explode. We have been to the hospital and to the dr. and we want it

out-but not too fast. I have pulled out all the guns (not watering

down her juice, giving her regular milk, chocolate -all of which

usually makes her go big time).

>

> Liz

>

> " Success manifests in small daily events, not only in

accomplishing great things " - Remez Sasson

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I give my daughter Miralax for constipation, it works great! Just a capful

of the powdery stuff into any fluids you give her and boom! That stuff

really works.

Ok, I need a lot of finger crossing-PLEASE!

> Tori was having a good week until last Friday in 1st grade. Then all hell

broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an awful morning. The aide wound

up carrying her to class. She is hitting, kicking, growling (this is a

newbie), etc. again. I am hoping she is just testing the waters being she

has a new teacher, new classroom and a new aide. She is also still

constipated from her GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her

behaviors and we are trying desperately to get things moving. I haven't

given her the meds in 5 days and she is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to

help soften the stools. She eats soooo much, she must be ready to explode.

We have been to the hospital and to the dr. and we want it out-but not too

fast. I have pulled out all the guns (not watering down her juice, giving

her regular milk, chocolate -all of which usually makes her go big time).

>

> Liz

>

> " Success manifests in small daily events, not only in accomplishing great

things " - Remez Sasson

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Liz,

Has Tori tried Miralax and flavored soy milk yet? I swear it made such a

difference for . Despite all the fruits/veggies and fiber foods I was

giving him, he had such a hard time with bowel movements. 1.5 teaspoons of

Miralax is an absolute " miracle " for . It's a stool softener- not a

laxative. Dr. Capone told me that so many of the children that he sees are on it

- not uncommon at all. Also- the " Silk " very vanilla soy milk was an instant

hit- more calcium and vitamins than regular milk, without the potential

constipating properties.

Just some thoughts- hope Tori feels much better soon.

Best,

Mom to , 3 yrs. old

DS-PDD/NOS

To: @...: cynthiamiltonburns@...: Wed, 13 Sep

2006 04:27:53 +0000Subject: Re: Ok, I need a lot of finger

crossing-PLEASE!

Liz, I hate to hear Tori is having a tough time. After my daughter was born I

was constipated and that is miserable.The Dr. had me drink something that made

me go. The suppositories only constipated me more. get constipated if he

does not eat oatmeal in the mornings. The Docs have me give him ducolax. Now I

heard this can make your stomach cramp. Make sure she eats things with fiber

like beans, oatmeal,etc. The doc told me milk is very constipating. like

Tori loves chocolate milk I buy a couple of gallons a week.You know Liz ever

since had that cellulitis his behavior has been different. Like behaviors I

have not seen since before he started the Risperadal over a 1year and 1/2 ago.At

the same time the neuro surgeon started him on Zoloft his behaviors changed. I

have stopped the Zoloft because the Phy said it can make some people mean.I am

thinking that it is time to increase the risperadal. Ya no Liz sometimes the

meds stop working and have to been changed. Does Tori take any meds? Forgive me

I cannot remember.I have a friend and her mother is bipolar/manic. She was on

Lithium for years and recently was switched to tagratol and risperadal and they

still cannot get her settled down. When the meds are working she is very normal

but when the meds stop look out.You and I both know our children and when they

do not feel good their behaviors do change so maybe it is her

stomach/constipation or maybe it is the new classroom because lets face it our

kids hate change. Write back Cyndi B> Tori was having a good week until last

Friday in 1st grade. Then all hell broke loose once again. Yesterday she had an

awful morning. The aide wound up carrying her to class. She is hitting, kicking,

growling (this is a newbie), etc. again. I am hoping she is just testing the

waters being she has a new teacher, new classroom and a new aide. She is also

still constipated from her GERD meds which could be playing a big role in her

behaviors and we are trying desperately to get things moving. I haven't given

her the meds in 5 days and she is taking (oh-I forgot the name) to help soften

the stools. She eats soooo much, she must be ready to explode. We have been to

the hospital and to the dr. and we want it out-but not too fast. I have pulled

out all the guns (not watering down her juice, giving her regular milk,

chocolate -all of which usually makes her go big time). > > Liz> > " Success

manifests in small daily events, not only in accomplishing great things " - Remez

Sasson> > > >

[Guest guest]

has been on Miralax too for years. We do get ours paid for by

Medi-Cal too in CA. All her meds are free, since she has dual

coverage. Woo hoo! But for her, she needs 4 to 6 teaspoons a day for

it to stay somewhat regular!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all your replies re: constipation and the Miralax and the Ritalin!

I really appreciate your answers and advice!

Liz

Re: Ok, I need a lot of finger crossing-PLEASE!

has been on Miralax too for years. We do get ours paid for by

Medi-Cal too in CA. All her meds are free, since she has dual

coverage. Woo hoo! But for her, she needs 4 to 6 teaspoons a day for

it to stay somewhat regular!