Re: 5 year old with possible adhesions again
From: Evelyn (watsayyou@xtra.co.nz)
Wed Oct 31 01:16:33 2001
At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, janet7k@aol.com wrote:
>
>Constipation is a symptom for many of us with adhesions.
>
>On the other haned constipation may be caused by something other than
>adhesions. My mother says I was born constipated and I don't think I was born
>with adhesions. When I was about your sons age, I was staining so much to
>have a bm that I caused a fissure in my rectum. Adhesions did start forming
>pre-teen for me though due to endometriosis, followed by more digestive
>problems.
>
>I don't know if this helps or not. If your son does have adhesions, and the
>doc wants to up his fiber intake, you may see some problems (ie., sevre
>bloating and even more clogging up, discomfort). Many of us on the board who
>suffer from constipation due to adhesions take an herbal laxative called
>senna, though I think this would be pretty tough on your child's stomach.
>
>Have you thought of taking your son to an acupucturist? That is what I would
>likely do in your situation.
>
>Hugs,
>
>Janet
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Hi Janet,
Thanks for your reply.
When you said senna can be very tough on you ,did you mean
pain or cleans you out harshly.
Zac has 3 coloxyl tablets to soften the motions and he
still suffers. We have tried most laxatives but eliminated
them as they add to his cramping. After his last repair of
adhesions we were totally free of constipation so I am 90%
sure it is partial bowel obstruction.
It is so good to get such good tips I appreciate it.
Regards Evelyn