autism and gastrointestinal problems Posted: 06-07-08 19:48pm
Hi, I am the mother of a three year old
little boy with autism. Every since my
little boy was a year old, he has had very
frequent and lose bowels. My little boy
does drink alot but, I dilute any juices
half and half and try to give him water as
much as possible. He also has a limited
diet of chicken nuggets, fries, fruit
snacks, pizza, oatmeal, pb and J,
bannanas, and waffles. I guess what I am
trying to say is, he won't try anything
new and he doesn't eat veggies and only
bannanas for fruit. About once a week his
bowels get pretty bad and during the
school year the teacher had to call me a
few times to bring more clothes. I read
that children with autism often have
gastro problems but, I talked to his pcp
about it and she says it's problems with
constapation and not diaherria that they
usually have but, she is going to take
some samples. I haven't had a chance to
talk to his nuerologist about this
because, we don't see her for another
month. Is his pcp right because, for what
I read she isn't?!?!? Also, he just got
where he is only sleeping a few hours,
what can I do to help him and I rest???
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Georgia59
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Posted: 06-16-08 15:15pm
IT could be linked to the autism, but
doesn't necessarily have to be- he could
have IBS that is unrelated.
Also, you know the diet is an issue. Is he
seeing a therapist? She could have some
ideas about how to get him to eat better
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luvumason
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Posted: 06-16-08 16:38pm
Since the last post we have gotten the
stool sample results back and my little
boy was diagnosed with malabsorption.(his
pancrease isn't absorbing fat properly) He
is now going through a series of testing
and his doctor is worried because, the
leading cause for malabsorption in the US
is cystic fibrosis. My poor little boy has
been through so much that he doesn't
deserve. Please keep him in your thoughts
and prayers.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 06-16-08 16:56pm
Oh, I definitely will. I hope cystic
fibrosis isn't the cause.
::::prayers:::::
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 06-16-08 18:12pm
let us know what happens and keep in touch
we will be praying for you
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luvumason
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Posted: 06-16-08 19:54pm
Thank you! I will be sure to keep everyone
informed as soon as I know something.
Please talk to a registered nutritionist,
one who works with autistic folks
especially, if there's one near you. The
intestinal tract has an incredible ability
to heal itself so don't despair! And READ
Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological
Conditions by Karen DeFelice. Buy the book
now. Order it from Amazon. I believe the
right digestive enzyme supplement will
help heal your child more quickly.Specific
nutrients are essential and healing to the
gut, and although finding your child's
specific nutritional needs is important, a
digestive enzyme product such as Zyme
Prime or Peptizyde can start helping him
right now. These products have been
described by some people as "miraculous".
My son is not autistic, but had many
conditions sometimes associated with
autism, including malabsorption. I don't
normally go around plugging products, but
I have learned a lot since my son got
sick, and I believe in the healing power
of digestive enzymes (also slippery elm,
but that's another story). DO call a
nutritionist . Mine was a GREAT help to my
son. Oh, one more thing. DIGESTIVE
ENZYMES, DIGESTIVE ENZYMES, DIGESTIVE
ENZYMES! Whew! OK, I feel better now.
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QuantumGravity
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