Laxatives

JennP.

Laxatives

2008-07-24 10:16:26 AM
On 23 Jul 2008 18:19:32 -0700, Banty <Banty_member@newsguy.com>wrote:

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In article <L5Phk.128774$gc5.62542@pd7urf2no>, Dad says...
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>A while ago there was a thread about some laxatives for kids;
>non-habit forming and non-addictive. It is available OTC.
>I can't find that. I tried Benefiber chew able tablets,
>they seem to give him a bloated tummy. This is for a 6yr old.

High fiber foods like bran muffins, figs, most other dried fruits.

Banty
Also, plenty of water, fresh fruits and veggies. If the problem is

caused by the 6yo not eating fruits and veggies, I'd definitly
reccomend the dried fruit.
JennP.
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MarieD

Registered User

2008-07-24 11:12:05 AM

Re:Laxatives

"Dad" <dadxq@nowhere.com>wrote in message

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A while ago there was a thread about some laxatives for kids;
non-habit forming and non-addictive. It is available OTC.
I can't find that. I tried Benefiber chew able tablets,
they seem to give him a bloated tummy. This is for a 6yr old.
There is Senokot, which is easily found at most any drugstore in the US. I

don't know where you are.
Marie
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Shelley

Registered User

2008-07-25 02:57:44 AM

Re:Laxatives

"Tai" <tainuitiDELETE@gmail.com.invalid>wrote in message

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JennP. wrote:
>On 23 Jul 2008 18:19:32 -0700, Banty <Banty_member@newsguy.com>wrote:
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>>In article <L5Phk.128774$gc5.62542@pd7urf2no>, Dad says...
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>>>A while ago there was a thread about some laxatives for kids;
>>>non-habit forming and non-addictive. It is available OTC.
>>>I can't find that. I tried Benefiber chew able tablets,
>>>they seem to give him a bloated tummy. This is for a 6yr old.
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>>High fiber foods like bran muffins, figs, most other dried fruits.
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>>Banty
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>Also, plenty of water, fresh fruits and veggies. If the problem is
>caused by the 6yo not eating fruits and veggies, I'd definitly
>reccomend the dried fruit.

Yep. A little cardboard box of sultanas (raisins) or mixed dried fruit and
nuts eaten each day might be a good start to get things moving. I'd up the
water intake as well because sometimes children that age get by on a few
mouthfuls of liquid a day, become dehydrated and the moisture gets drawn
out of their stools.
My son has a problem with going as well. He's 6 you like the OP's child. I

know that increasing his fibre and water intake will help but he fights me
on some of these foods. I can get some extra fibre in him because he does
like fruits and such but what is the next best thing to water that might be
OK. I know water is best but I can only get him to drink so much. What
else might be OK for liquids. Also, what foods should he avoid (other than
the obvious junk food). Cheese? Anything else.
Also, my husband has suggested stool softeners on occasion. Would this be
OK?
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Elizabeth Johnson

Registered User

2008-07-26 02:32:02 AM

Re:Laxatives

Shelley wrote:

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My son has a problem with going as well. He's 6 you like the OP's child. I
know that increasing his fibre and water intake will help but he fights me
on some of these foods. I can get some extra fibre in him because he does
like fruits and such but what is the next best thing to water that might be
OK. I know water is best but I can only get him to drink so much. What
else might be OK for liquids. Also, what foods should he avoid (other than
the obvious junk food). Cheese? Anything else.
While berries are fruit, they can cause constipation.

--Betsy
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Dad

Registered User

2008-07-26 07:01:05 AM

Re:Laxatives

Thanks to everyone who replied. I was wrong, I thought I read about
the medication here, but it was actually in a discussion forums.
forum.canadianparents.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
The medication is miralax or peglax
I guess for us (Canadian resident) we can order it through
www.pegflakes.com/index.html
My son went through too many episodes, and tried many remedies that was
suggested in here.
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Banty

Registered User

2008-07-26 07:45:11 AM

Re:Laxatives

In article <RWsik.93814$kx.70430@pd7urf3no>, Dad says...

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Thanks to everyone who replied. I was wrong, I thought I read about
the medication here, but it was actually in a discussion forums.

forum.canadianparents.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
"The" medication? Did someone bring up a medication?

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The medication is miralax or peglax

::snip website::

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My son went through too many episodes, and tried many remedies that was
suggested in here.

Uh-huh. So you came BACK to us with ... "The medication..".

What connection do you have with this purveyors of... "the medication"?
Banty
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Dad

Registered User

2008-07-26 10:50:57 AM

Re:Laxatives

Banty wrote:

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In article <RWsik.93814$kx.70430@pd7urf3no>, Dad says...

"The" medication? Did someone bring up a medication?

Uh-huh. So you came BACK to us with ... "The medication..".

What connection do you have with this purveyors of... "the medication"?

Banty

Soon after I posted, I realized my posr looked like I am promoting

something. Your reply confirmed it. Oh well, live and learn.
As for my son, he recovered from the problem since the original post.
However, I will ask about miralax (snake oil, ha ha ) next time when I
see his pediatrician.
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dejablues

Registered User

2008-07-28 07:05:05 AM

Re:Laxatives

"Dad" <dadxq@nowhere.com>wrote in message

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As for my son, he recovered from the problem since the original post.
Great! So the cure for constipation means waiting two days.

No meds necessary!
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