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Rhonda,

Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a food

sensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerine

suppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting a

rectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough water

shouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated but

shouldn't affect her.

Wendi

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constipation

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has been constipated for a few days now I know that it is

constipation

because I can see the poop in her bottom but it wont come out poor little

thing cries when she tries to go. I have given her juice and a jar of plums

and tried to massage her bottom with a baby wipe to get it out but it wont

come out. could it be because I haven't been drinking enough water lately?

would that do it? I just feel so bad for her I know that constipation is

very

uncomfortable even painful any other suggestions? is this common is

breastfed

babies because I remember my only other breastfed baby going through this

(but none of my bottle-fed babies) but I don't think it went on this long.

TIA

Rhonda

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Rhonda,

Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a food

sensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerine

suppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting a

rectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough water

shouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated but

shouldn't affect her.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding info & resources

constipation

From: sept9mom@...

has been constipated for a few days now I know that it is

constipation

because I can see the poop in her bottom but it wont come out poor little

thing cries when she tries to go. I have given her juice and a jar of plums

and tried to massage her bottom with a baby wipe to get it out but it wont

come out. could it be because I haven't been drinking enough water lately?

would that do it? I just feel so bad for her I know that constipation is

very

uncomfortable even painful any other suggestions? is this common is

breastfed

babies because I remember my only other breastfed baby going through this

(but none of my bottle-fed babies) but I don't think it went on this long.

TIA

Rhonda

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Rhonda,

Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a food

sensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerine

suppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting a

rectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough water

shouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated but

shouldn't affect her.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding info & resources

constipation

From: sept9mom@...

has been constipated for a few days now I know that it is

constipation

because I can see the poop in her bottom but it wont come out poor little

thing cries when she tries to go. I have given her juice and a jar of plums

and tried to massage her bottom with a baby wipe to get it out but it wont

come out. could it be because I haven't been drinking enough water lately?

would that do it? I just feel so bad for her I know that constipation is

very

uncomfortable even painful any other suggestions? is this common is

breastfed

babies because I remember my only other breastfed baby going through this

(but none of my bottle-fed babies) but I don't think it went on this long.

TIA

Rhonda

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My family Dr that I had when Arran was a baby suggested pushing a small amount of Vaseline into the baby's rectum with the pad of your finger, so you aren't putting anything but the Vaseline in, this is supposed to make the bowel movement come out easier. Arran was formula fed so he was constipated a couple times.

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Rhonda,Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a foodsensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerinesuppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting arectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough watershouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated butshouldn't affect her.Wendihttp://www.lactivist.combreastfeeding info & resources

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My family Dr that I had when Arran was a baby suggested pushing a small amount of Vaseline into the baby's rectum with the pad of your finger, so you aren't putting anything but the Vaseline in, this is supposed to make the bowel movement come out easier. Arran was formula fed so he was constipated a couple times.

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Rhonda,Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a foodsensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerinesuppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting arectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough watershouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated butshouldn't affect her.Wendihttp://www.lactivist.combreastfeeding info & resources

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My family Dr that I had when Arran was a baby suggested pushing a small amount of Vaseline into the baby's rectum with the pad of your finger, so you aren't putting anything but the Vaseline in, this is supposed to make the bowel movement come out easier. Arran was formula fed so he was constipated a couple times.

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Rhonda,Constipation in breastfed babies is usually an indication of a foodsensitivity. Do you eat a lot of dairy or soy? You can get a glycerinesuppository to use to help her go. Also some people recommend inserting arectal thermometer (but that's not my style). Not drinking enough watershouldn't make your baby constipated. It could make you constipated butshouldn't affect her.Wendihttp://www.lactivist.combreastfeeding info & resources

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I have two questions. First, Last week I was extremely ill. After three

days of explosive poop for me I went to see a doctor. I live in a rural

area, so you see the doctor that is available. He is about 120 years old

and told me to drink lots of coffee with a teaspoon of salt in each cup and

that I should wean my daughter since she is almost seven months old, and she

would get sick too. I was so upset that I wasted my time. So I phoned an

RN in the city and she told me to go on the BRAT diet, eat lots of white

starches, and drink an electrolyte drink like gatorade to help replenish

fluids because I was getting dizzy at times. She laughed and said it was

good I didn't take his advice. Three days later I seem to be better but my

little girl didn't go poo for three days. She always goes at least once a

day. Finally yesterday she went, but it was just a little one, and thicker

than usual. Today she hasn't gone again. She isn't uncomfortable, it

doesn't seem to be bothering her at all, but I am worried. She still nurses

as much as usual, and gets a tbsp of fruit in the morning when I eat

breakfast and a tbsp of barley cereal with us for supper.

Could the barley be the culprit, or maybe because I was dehydrated, she

wasn't getting enough fluid?

Also does anyone know where I can find info on laser surgery for cervical

cancer? I have had so many biopsies and surgeries I can't believe I have a

cervix left.

Thank you so much for any help

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I have two questions. First, Last week I was extremely ill. After three

days of explosive poop for me I went to see a doctor. I live in a rural

area, so you see the doctor that is available. He is about 120 years old

and told me to drink lots of coffee with a teaspoon of salt in each cup and

that I should wean my daughter since she is almost seven months old, and she

would get sick too. I was so upset that I wasted my time. So I phoned an

RN in the city and she told me to go on the BRAT diet, eat lots of white

starches, and drink an electrolyte drink like gatorade to help replenish

fluids because I was getting dizzy at times. She laughed and said it was

good I didn't take his advice. Three days later I seem to be better but my

little girl didn't go poo for three days. She always goes at least once a

day. Finally yesterday she went, but it was just a little one, and thicker

than usual. Today she hasn't gone again. She isn't uncomfortable, it

doesn't seem to be bothering her at all, but I am worried. She still nurses

as much as usual, and gets a tbsp of fruit in the morning when I eat

breakfast and a tbsp of barley cereal with us for supper.

Could the barley be the culprit, or maybe because I was dehydrated, she

wasn't getting enough fluid?

Also does anyone know where I can find info on laser surgery for cervical

cancer? I have had so many biopsies and surgeries I can't believe I have a

cervix left.

Thank you so much for any help

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I have two questions. First, Last week I was extremely ill. After three

days of explosive poop for me I went to see a doctor. I live in a rural

area, so you see the doctor that is available. He is about 120 years old

and told me to drink lots of coffee with a teaspoon of salt in each cup and

that I should wean my daughter since she is almost seven months old, and she

would get sick too. I was so upset that I wasted my time. So I phoned an

RN in the city and she told me to go on the BRAT diet, eat lots of white

starches, and drink an electrolyte drink like gatorade to help replenish

fluids because I was getting dizzy at times. She laughed and said it was

good I didn't take his advice. Three days later I seem to be better but my

little girl didn't go poo for three days. She always goes at least once a

day. Finally yesterday she went, but it was just a little one, and thicker

than usual. Today she hasn't gone again. She isn't uncomfortable, it

doesn't seem to be bothering her at all, but I am worried. She still nurses

as much as usual, and gets a tbsp of fruit in the morning when I eat

breakfast and a tbsp of barley cereal with us for supper.

Could the barley be the culprit, or maybe because I was dehydrated, she

wasn't getting enough fluid?

Also does anyone know where I can find info on laser surgery for cervical

cancer? I have had so many biopsies and surgeries I can't believe I have a

cervix left.

Thank you so much for any help

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Pat,

My guess is that you are probably dehydrated from the illness and it is

showing up in her now. Lots of fluid will help get back on track. Barley

isn't usually an allergy culprit but anyone can be sensitive to anything.

The white rice could be the thing that is binding her up. White rice is a

binding food. I would get as much fluid as possible and just watch her.

What a horrible doctor you saw. Sounds like he needs to be reported. :D

Feel better quick! Sorry don't have any laser info for you.

Wendi

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I have two questions. First, Last week I was extremely ill. After three

days of explosive poop for me I went to see a doctor. I live in a rural

area, so you see the doctor that is available. He is about 120 years old

and told me to drink lots of coffee with a teaspoon of salt in each cup and

that I should wean my daughter since she is almost seven months old, and she

would get sick too. I was so upset that I wasted my time. So I phoned an

RN in the city and she told me to go on the BRAT diet, eat lots of white

starches, and drink an electrolyte drink like gatorade to help replenish

fluids because I was getting dizzy at times. She laughed and said it was

good I didn't take his advice. Three days later I seem to be better but my

little girl didn't go poo for three days. She always goes at least once a

day. Finally yesterday she went, but it was just a little one, and thicker

than usual. Today she hasn't gone again. She isn't uncomfortable, it

doesn't seem to be bothering her at all, but I am worried. She still nurses

as much as usual, and gets a tbsp of fruit in the morning when I eat

breakfast and a tbsp of barley cereal with us for supper.

Could the barley be the culprit, or maybe because I was dehydrated, she

wasn't getting enough fluid?

Also does anyone know where I can find info on laser surgery for cervical

cancer? I have had so many biopsies and surgeries I can't believe I have a

cervix left.

Thank you so much for any help

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I just saw Dr. Lytle (Developmental Ped) at Riley. typically only has a bowl movement once every 7 to 10 days. Not Good -- and when he has one they are painful. She told us to us Senokot. It's an over the counter constipation medicine. However, I had the pharmacist order it in liquid form (only $9) so that I could easily adjust the dose and put it in his g-tube. The recommended dose for was 2.5 cc (1/2 tsp) twice a day. Through trial and error I have found that it only takes 2 cc's once every other day to keep regular.

I doubt Dr. Walsh will have much to say except to send you to someone else. Good Luck, and remember to always ask a doctor before starting something new.

Sue Ann

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hi does any of your kids have trouble with bowel movements? if so what do you do for them? we finally got brigitte to go but i hate to keep using a enima on her. that seems to be the only way she can go lately and i can't get her in to see dr walsh. any ideas? thanks karen

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Yes, Cameron has terrible problems. We use glycerin suppositories if he is really plugged up. But we have now found that a drug called Lactalose ( which draws water into the bowels) is what he needs. Every night we mix 15ml in with his night drip feed. I had to play around with the dosing. It can cause severe gas and diarrhea if I use too much. His maintenance dose spread out through the night keeps him regular. It can be given orally, and is not a stimulant so he will not become dependant on it like other drugs. That is what we are doing FYI

-----Original Message-----From: karen earlywine Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:06 PMTo: Mito Subject: constipation

hi does any of your kids have trouble with bowel movements? if so what do you do for them? we finally got brigitte to go but i hate to keep using a enima on her. that seems to be the only way she can go lately and i can't get her in to see dr walsh. any ideas? thanks karen

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Yes, Cameron has terrible problems. We use glycerin suppositories if he is really plugged up. But we have now found that a drug called Lactalose ( which draws water into the bowels) is what he needs. Every night we mix 15ml in with his night drip feed. I had to play around with the dosing. It can cause severe gas and diarrhea if I use too much. His maintenance dose spread out through the night keeps him regular. It can be given orally, and is not a stimulant so he will not become dependant on it like other drugs. That is what we are doing FYI

-----Original Message-----From: karen earlywine Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:06 PMTo: Mito Subject: constipation

hi does any of your kids have trouble with bowel movements? if so what do you do for them? we finally got brigitte to go but i hate to keep using a enima on her. that seems to be the only way she can go lately and i can't get her in to see dr walsh. any ideas? thanks karen

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Yes, Cameron has terrible problems. We use glycerin suppositories if he is really plugged up. But we have now found that a drug called Lactalose ( which draws water into the bowels) is what he needs. Every night we mix 15ml in with his night drip feed. I had to play around with the dosing. It can cause severe gas and diarrhea if I use too much. His maintenance dose spread out through the night keeps him regular. It can be given orally, and is not a stimulant so he will not become dependant on it like other drugs. That is what we are doing FYI

-----Original Message-----From: karen earlywine Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:06 PMTo: Mito Subject: constipation

hi does any of your kids have trouble with bowel movements? if so what do you do for them? we finally got brigitte to go but i hate to keep using a enima on her. that seems to be the only way she can go lately and i can't get her in to see dr walsh. any ideas? thanks karen

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My daughter used Miramax and it does work. Because of Cam's age etc. his doc chose Lactalose in his case. There is also Senacot.

-----Original Message-----From: bzyheidi1@... Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:57 PMTo: Mito Subject: Re: constipationWe use "Miralax". It is a prescription for constipation. Nothing had EVER worked for , until Miralax. Suppositories on a daily basis were our life, he had hemmroids so bad and we tryed all other over the counter and prescribed medication. You might research it or ask your DR.Heidi HarmonPlease contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

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My daughter used Miramax and it does work. Because of Cam's age etc. his doc chose Lactalose in his case. There is also Senacot.

-----Original Message-----From: bzyheidi1@... Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:57 PMTo: Mito Subject: Re: constipationWe use "Miralax". It is a prescription for constipation. Nothing had EVER worked for , until Miralax. Suppositories on a daily basis were our life, he had hemmroids so bad and we tryed all other over the counter and prescribed medication. You might research it or ask your DR.Heidi HarmonPlease contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

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My daughter used Miramax and it does work. Because of Cam's age etc. his doc chose Lactalose in his case. There is also Senacot.

-----Original Message-----From: bzyheidi1@... Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:57 PMTo: Mito Subject: Re: constipationWe use "Miralax". It is a prescription for constipation. Nothing had EVER worked for , until Miralax. Suppositories on a daily basis were our life, he had hemmroids so bad and we tryed all other over the counter and prescribed medication. You might research it or ask your DR.Heidi HarmonPlease contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

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I am 6 weeks out and have had some problems with constipation. The

cure.....64 ozs of water everyday! When I started to consume at least 64 ozs

odf

water, all my constipation disappeared. And another plus, I started dropping

alot

more weight!

Hope this helps!

Ellen

very greatful surgery 3/15/04

440/386/???? 54 lbs lost in the 6 weeks !!!! Woopie!!!

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Gastric_Bypass_Family writes:

Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:00:39 -0400

Subject: vitamins

I'm still pre-op, but I've started taking what I think will be the

vitamins I'll need after surgery. I got a good multivitamin, sublingual

B-12, calcium, biotin and iron. After only a few days, the constipation

has already started...I'm assuming because of the iron. Is there any

way to get around this?

Mother of Many

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I am 6 weeks out and have had some problems with constipation. The

cure.....64 ozs of water everyday! When I started to consume at least 64 ozs

odf

water, all my constipation disappeared. And another plus, I started dropping

alot

more weight!

Hope this helps!

Ellen

very greatful surgery 3/15/04

440/386/???? 54 lbs lost in the 6 weeks !!!! Woopie!!!

Your friend in freedom from fat!

Ellen Kahn

Tatouage Consultant

Tatouagedesigns.com

discount code: EllKah30

" Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving

safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in

broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly

proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride!!! "

In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:43:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

Gastric_Bypass_Family writes:

Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:00:39 -0400

Subject: vitamins

I'm still pre-op, but I've started taking what I think will be the

vitamins I'll need after surgery. I got a good multivitamin, sublingual

B-12, calcium, biotin and iron. After only a few days, the constipation

has already started...I'm assuming because of the iron. Is there any

way to get around this?

Mother of Many

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, FYI, I learned a few weeks ago from the more experienced people on

this site that you shouldn't take your benefiber with your protein. The

benefiber absorbs the protein.... D

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, FYI, I learned a few weeks ago from the more experienced people on

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benefiber absorbs the protein.... D

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, FYI, I learned a few weeks ago from the more experienced people on

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benefiber absorbs the protein.... D

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How is your exercise? A very vital part of keeping your bowels moving

is walking and exercising. Also, have you been eating fruits and

vegetables? That can be very beneficial too.

> I know I've asked this before, (maybe some new wonder cure/drug has

> been discovered since the last time I asked) but I am having a

> terrible time with severe constipation. I had lap rny on Jan 22,

> 2004. I drink the 8-10 glasses of wate a day, I take 3 stool

> softeners at bedtime, and daily I take 4-5 grams of fiber (pills)

> with meals.

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How is your exercise? A very vital part of keeping your bowels moving

is walking and exercising. Also, have you been eating fruits and

vegetables? That can be very beneficial too.

> I know I've asked this before, (maybe some new wonder cure/drug has

> been discovered since the last time I asked) but I am having a

> terrible time with severe constipation. I had lap rny on Jan 22,

> 2004. I drink the 8-10 glasses of wate a day, I take 3 stool

> softeners at bedtime, and daily I take 4-5 grams of fiber (pills)

> with meals.

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How is your exercise? A very vital part of keeping your bowels moving

is walking and exercising. Also, have you been eating fruits and

vegetables? That can be very beneficial too.

> I know I've asked this before, (maybe some new wonder cure/drug has

> been discovered since the last time I asked) but I am having a

> terrible time with severe constipation. I had lap rny on Jan 22,

> 2004. I drink the 8-10 glasses of wate a day, I take 3 stool

> softeners at bedtime, and daily I take 4-5 grams of fiber (pills)

> with meals.

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