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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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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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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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Posted: 06-16-08 16:56pm

Oh, I definitely will. I hope cystic fibrosis isn't the cause.

::::prayers:::::
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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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Posted: 06-16-08 19:54pm

Thank you! I will be sure to keep everyone informed as soon as I know something.
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Posted: 07-28-08 15:02pm

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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Posted: 08-13-08 08:17am

http://www.autismmedia.or g/media5.html

Here's a link to some videos about gastrointestinal issues, autism and treatment.

QG
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