2roads
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All righty then........
ANOTHER issue posed to my lyme family.
Tonight my 11 year old son had a good amount of blood on his TP after he pooped. He always gasps a lot to go. This isn't the first time.
He eats, I think, well.
I've been sick so were lacking a good grocery order.
When I get there, what do you all think I should get to loosten things? Any food that would be best? Some pedia thing...?
thanks as always,
2roads
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2roads
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ps- he is always very gassy. One would think he would not be constipated. He goes about once a day....? Soooooo, what gives?
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BoxerMom
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Blood on the TP is either from a small fissure due to straining, or the lower colon. It should disappear in a day or two. If it doesn't, a doc visit would be appropriate.
Is he well-hydrated? Dehydration can cause straining.
The classic is prune juice, and it works. You could also give him a powdered magnesium drink.
Do you have a pediatric doctor? My pediatric GI put my kids on miralax and VSL. I know other children are some times put on stool softners when they are going to hard.
Best to you.
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lax mom
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First Magnesium citrate to quickly loosen things up. Then Magnesium glycinate everynight to stay regular and would calm his nerves.
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We've done both Miralax and magnesium and the Mg seems to work better and faster for us.
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2roads
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Sorry to take so long getting back.
Every day is a new surprise in feeling like &(&(*)(&)_. You never know when and how.
I also called the peds office.
They said fiber.
They said fruitand apple juice and yogurt, and if that fails then Miralax for a week half tablespoon a day.
If still bad then come see the doctor.
One of things I've noticed is sugar makes him more gassy.
Thanks for all the suggetions. I have added them to my list to try.
One thing at a time.
They also said activiabut my son says that's awful tasting.
So I said Kefir. He said ok.
ugh
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