digestive enzymes

[Guest guest]

,

Hmmm...... I don't know the answer on whether the enzymes can bypass the

stomach. I know it's easy to give them through a g-tube. In fact, I think Rhonda

posted about this earlier today. But, am not sure if enzymes should be mixing

with the food IN the stomach first, before passing along down the line. Not sure

on that.

I do know that neither Zantac or Prilosec worked for Katera....... but enzymes,

plus lowering the ratio slightly, sure did turn things around. What's his ratio?

I know he hasn't been on the diet long...... but if he has super high ketones

and reflux, I'd suspect he's on a high one. You said his glucose has been high,

though..... and as I said, I think cutting calories back a bit might help out

there. Kinda depends on his seizure control as to whether you are feeling the

need to tweak things and make this work best for him.

P

----- Original Message -----

Hi everyone,

I have not been on this list long but am learning a lot from all of you,

thanks. My son has been on the diet since March 9 and is doing

quite well although I know he is suffering from reflux. I test his

stomach acids with a ph stick and it is consistently between 1-1.5. He

had this problem before starting the diet and is on Zantac and Prilosec,

neither is working. Now he is making a chewing motion with his mouth as

if something is coming up, but has not vomited. I would love to try the

digestive enzymes but am wondering if I can because has a g/j tube.

He gets all his feedings in his j tube, although he has a port going to

his g, and one goes through his stomach right to his jejunum. Can the

enzymes be used for kids who have a g/j tube? He is on KetoCal formula.

Thanks,

' Mom to 5 years old; Lissencephaly, seizures, reflux, cp,

keto kid since 3/9/04

[Guest guest]

,

Hmmm...... I don't know the answer on whether the enzymes can bypass the

stomach. I know it's easy to give them through a g-tube. In fact, I think Rhonda

posted about this earlier today. But, am not sure if enzymes should be mixing

with the food IN the stomach first, before passing along down the line. Not sure

on that.

I do know that neither Zantac or Prilosec worked for Katera....... but enzymes,

plus lowering the ratio slightly, sure did turn things around. What's his ratio?

I know he hasn't been on the diet long...... but if he has super high ketones

and reflux, I'd suspect he's on a high one. You said his glucose has been high,

though..... and as I said, I think cutting calories back a bit might help out

there. Kinda depends on his seizure control as to whether you are feeling the

need to tweak things and make this work best for him.

P

----- Original Message -----

Hi everyone,

I have not been on this list long but am learning a lot from all of you,

thanks. My son has been on the diet since March 9 and is doing

quite well although I know he is suffering from reflux. I test his

stomach acids with a ph stick and it is consistently between 1-1.5. He

had this problem before starting the diet and is on Zantac and Prilosec,

neither is working. Now he is making a chewing motion with his mouth as

if something is coming up, but has not vomited. I would love to try the

digestive enzymes but am wondering if I can because has a g/j tube.

He gets all his feedings in his j tube, although he has a port going to

his g, and one goes through his stomach right to his jejunum. Can the

enzymes be used for kids who have a g/j tube? He is on KetoCal formula.

Thanks,

' Mom to 5 years old; Lissencephaly, seizures, reflux, cp,

keto kid since 3/9/04