I'm really concerned about my dd. She has had chronic constipation issues since she started solid foods as a baby. She was on Karo syrup mixed in her formula and then in her milk bottle until the age of 2. Then, she had to start using Miralax.
Her brother had it, too, but his was definitely from holding it in as a toddler when it was painful. He was on Miralax from the age of 2 until about 6 or 7. He managed to wean off of it pretty well, but we still have to watch how much dairy he eats, make sure he has enough fiber in his diet, and drinks enough water.
My dd, however, has never been successful in weaning off of some type of laxative. She was on Miralax (with us trying to wean her off of it slowly several times) until this past summer. Then her pediatrician recommended having her take Senekot.
My dd has been taking it faithfully, but I really have to PUSH to get her to drink enough fluids. If she doesn't, then she has difficulty passing stool. Last weekend, we were in the same boat, with her being stopped up (didn't drink enough water) and having to really push fluids and extra fiber.
Last Tuesday, she said she had finally had success and was excited. Turns out she lied to me because she so desperately wanted to go to her swimming lesson that evening! She confessed when I took her to the locker room for her shower, afterwards. She really had to "go" and it was something she was afraid to do (afraid she'd yell out in pain).
She did manage to go after she got home, but I don't think it was as much as she needed to 'move.' I suspect that the swimming exercise helped her to have a small bm. I could see the difference in her belly (not as swollen).
Now, she is stopped up again and hasn't been able to go since Wednesday or Thursday. Despite the urge to go, she is so frightened that she holds it in. Her belly is distended and her bottom hurts. I've given her plenty of water to drink, had her drink some prune juice, put prune juice in with her oatmeal, and allowed her to sit for waaaay too long on the toilet. She isn't sleeping well, but says it isn't because of pain. I don't know what else to do, except to take her to the doctor tomorrow.
I gave her an enema when this happened a few weeks ago. It was a very memorable experience for her and she doesn't want to go through it again. Yet she won't drink enough and is terrified of pushing when she gets the urge. I won't give her another enema at home, unless the doctor approves. I am afraid she may have a more serious, underlying issue.
Advice is welcome; prayer is even more welcome.
Sherry
Her brother had it, too, but his was definitely from holding it in as a toddler when it was painful. He was on Miralax from the age of 2 until about 6 or 7. He managed to wean off of it pretty well, but we still have to watch how much dairy he eats, make sure he has enough fiber in his diet, and drinks enough water.
My dd, however, has never been successful in weaning off of some type of laxative. She was on Miralax (with us trying to wean her off of it slowly several times) until this past summer. Then her pediatrician recommended having her take Senekot.
My dd has been taking it faithfully, but I really have to PUSH to get her to drink enough fluids. If she doesn't, then she has difficulty passing stool. Last weekend, we were in the same boat, with her being stopped up (didn't drink enough water) and having to really push fluids and extra fiber.
Last Tuesday, she said she had finally had success and was excited. Turns out she lied to me because she so desperately wanted to go to her swimming lesson that evening! She confessed when I took her to the locker room for her shower, afterwards. She really had to "go" and it was something she was afraid to do (afraid she'd yell out in pain).
She did manage to go after she got home, but I don't think it was as much as she needed to 'move.' I suspect that the swimming exercise helped her to have a small bm. I could see the difference in her belly (not as swollen).
Now, she is stopped up again and hasn't been able to go since Wednesday or Thursday. Despite the urge to go, she is so frightened that she holds it in. Her belly is distended and her bottom hurts. I've given her plenty of water to drink, had her drink some prune juice, put prune juice in with her oatmeal, and allowed her to sit for waaaay too long on the toilet. She isn't sleeping well, but says it isn't because of pain. I don't know what else to do, except to take her to the doctor tomorrow.
I gave her an enema when this happened a few weeks ago. It was a very memorable experience for her and she doesn't want to go through it again. Yet she won't drink enough and is terrified of pushing when she gets the urge. I won't give her another enema at home, unless the doctor approves. I am afraid she may have a more serious, underlying issue.
Advice is welcome; prayer is even more welcome.
Sherry
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