Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 When this happens to us I give my son Mag07 that I get from Whole Foods. I have also used Magnesium malate made by Source Naturals. I use 1 capsule of either one or the other 3x a day. This normally will produce the desired..ahem..results, within a few hours. I also use a little ground flax seed (1 tsp) each day in his usual supplement schedule to keep him on track.The side effect of extra magnesium is also that he is more calm. I'm not a doctor but this works wonders for me. Trina > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi Sharon, Our son, Ben, sees Dr. Carol Redel at Texas Childrens' Hospital. We like her alot and she is also familiar about some of the biomedical issues relating to autism. Her phone number is (832)822-3131. Her nurse is also very nice and great about returning phone calls. Good luck! a BTW, our pediatrician prescribed Miralax for Ben--on rare occasion he has contispation. It's a tasteless, clear powder that you mix with liquid. It has worked very well with him. You might ask your pediatrician about it while you are waiting to get in to see a GI. Need Pediatric GI in Houston Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a month and it is getting worse, he has also been constipated on and off for over a month and now he hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell them he's autistic. I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of Houston are fine too. thanks sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 How about Thoughtful House in Austin, excellent GI doctor (Dr. Krigsman) for children, and an expert on GI issues in autism. http://www.thoughtfulhouse.org/bio_akrigsman.htm For constipation issues, check this product out. http://www.oxypowder.com/ Nagla > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thank you! i may have to consider going to Austin becuz i've been turned down by 4 doctors so far because of my son's autism, and Tx children's hospital has a 9 month waiting list... --- asccnagla wrote: > How about Thoughtful House in Austin, excellent GI > doctor (Dr. > Krigsman) for children, and an expert on GI issues > in autism. > > http://www.thoughtfulhouse.org/bio_akrigsman.htm > > For constipation issues, check this product out. > > http://www.oxypowder.com/ > > Nagla > > > > > > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over > a > > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize > but I > > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they > don't > > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see > children > > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I > tell > > them he's autistic. > > > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a > GI. > > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers > areas of > > Houston are fine too. > > > > thanks > > > > sharon > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks a for the info. I will try calling Dr. Redel. When you son had constipation, did he also have loss of appetite? sharon --- Jeff & a Sell wrote: > Hi Sharon, > > Our son, Ben, sees Dr. Carol Redel at Texas > Childrens' Hospital. We like her alot and she is > also familiar about some of the biomedical issues > relating to autism. Her phone number is > (832)822-3131. Her nurse is also very nice > and great about returning phone calls. Good luck! > > a > > BTW, our pediatrician prescribed Miralax for Ben--on > rare occasion he has contispation. It's a > tasteless, clear powder that you mix with liquid. > It has worked very well with him. You might ask > your pediatrician about it while you are waiting to > get in to see a GI. > Need Pediatric GI > in Houston > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over > a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize > but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they > don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see > children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I > tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a > GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas > of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I second a re: Dr. Redel. We saw her too and liked her. However, there was an earlier post from a parent on this list who disagreed. You might want to check it out. Thanks, Mouser Need Pediatric GI in Houston > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'm sure he did have a loss of appetite the last time but we also had discovered he had 2 more ulcers at the same time he was constipated. So that also may have contributed to his poor appetite. I would imagine when you are constipated and in pain--your appetite is going to suffer--just like anytime you feel bad for whatever reason. Need Pediatric GI > in Houston > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over > a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize > but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they > don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see > children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I > tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a > GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas > of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I would also recommend the Ulery Wellness Center in Austin. Dr. Jeff Ulery takes a holistic approach to treating patients with non-toxic and non-invasive methods such as a combination of herbal supplements and chiropractic services to improve the nutritional balance of individuals. Ulery Wellness Center www.ulerychiropractic.com Maggie Re: Need Pediatric GI in Houston How about Thoughtful House in Austin, excellent GI doctor (Dr. Krigsman) for children, and an expert on GI issues in autism. http://www.thoughtf ulhouse.org/ bio_akrigsman. htm For constipation issues, check this product out. http://www.oxypowde r.com/ Nagla > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > them he's autistic. > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > Houston are fine too. > > thanks > > sharon > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 In 2003 - 2004 my son was treated by Dr. Olivé who practices Pediatric Gastroenterology at Texas Children's Hospital and has offices in Spring and Sugar Land. When my son was 3 - 4 years old he had problems with constipation and so Dr. Olivé did an x-ray and discovered his colon was filled with stool so we cleaned him out with the usual mainstream method of using magnesium citrate and other disgusting stuff and put my son on Miralax a few times a week and it cleared things up then after that it was a matter of better diet, exercise, behavior modification and reinforcing BMs with a reward system of lollipop-bribery. While we are on the topic of poop, now what seems to have helped my son have a large formed BM everyday is buffered vitamin C. I started out giving my son 1000 mg but his stools were too soft so I decreased it to 500 mg once a day and he's doing well with that. High doses of Inositol has the same effect on BMs too with an added benefit of helping to treat OCD behaviors, but that's a whole other discussion. Dr. Olivé does not have a warm bedside manner, he is a specialist with a very focused view on the GI tract and not the whole person but he's good at what he does. My son was his patient before the autism diagnoses so when Dr. Olivé treated him we just knew about the developmental & speech delay so the word autism never came up but a year later at a follow-up appt. I told him for the record but it didn't make any difference in his treatment. CReece Here is a link to Dr. Olivé photo and credentials: _http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/findadoctor/displaybio.asp?person_id=486_ (http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/findadoctor/displaybio.asp?person_id=486) <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I would avoid the Miralax if you can. I know some kids including my own that were on this for some time and it didn't seem to work after awhile. Miralax is not meant for long term use, (or so I was told by several DAN doctors) and I find the Magnesium works so much better. I agree also about the extra vitamin C it does help also. Trina: > > I would also recommend the Ulery Wellness Center in Austin. > > Dr. Jeff Ulery takes a holistic approach to treating patients with > non-toxic and non-invasive methods such as a combination of herbal > supplements and chiropractic services to improve the nutritional > balance of individuals. > > Ulery Wellness Center > > www.ulerychiropractic.com > > Maggie > > Re: Need Pediatric GI in Houston > > How about Thoughtful House in Austin, excellent GI doctor (Dr. > Krigsman) for children, and an expert on GI issues in autism. > > http://www.thoughtf ulhouse.org/ bio_akrigsman. htm > > For constipation issues, check this product out. > > http://www.oxypowde r.com/ > > Nagla > > > > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > > them he's autistic. > > > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > > Houston are fine too. > > > > thanks > > > > sharon > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Never Miss an Email > Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! > http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail > <http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I agree about Miralax, it does a lot of damage and makes some kids behavior a lot worse. There are some interesting posts about Miralax on the abmd list. Many parent s like OxyPowder, I have never tried it, we usually use Magnesium Oxide and extra Vitamin C. You have to be careful with the Vitamin C if you are on a low oxalate diet. Nagla > > > > > > Can anyone recommend a GI in the Houston area? > > > My 6 yr old son has not been eating well for over a > > > month and it is getting worse, he has also been > > > constipated on and off for over a month and now he > > > hasn't had a BM in 4 days. He doesn't verbalize but I > > > think he has belly ache and I'm really worried. > > > > > > My pediatrician gave us suppositories but they don't > > > work, and the GI he recommended doesn't see children > > > and I've called a few GI's from the phone book and > > > they don't seem too eager to see my son after I tell > > > them he's autistic. > > > > > > I am keeping him home today and will try to find a GI. > > > any help is greatly appreciated - any outers areas of > > > Houston are fine too. > > > > > > thanks > > > > > > sharon > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Never Miss an Email > > Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! > > http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail > > <http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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