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5-1/2 YO Going Every 2 Days

Thanks for responding to my plea. I have a couple quick questions, how long should I be giving her a fiber supplement.....will her body gradually adjust and start going every day by itself, and then I gradually wean her from it, when do I know to start taking her off it. Also, should I be giving her MO along with it, is the fiber likely to change the consistency of her stool, I don't want her to strain. Lastly, you mentioned that its possible her breath and body will start smelling like poop too. Well, I saw her trying to taste what was in her mouth the other day when peeing, and when I questioned her why, she told me sometimes it tastes like poop. How long do you think it will take to clear that up for her? I hate to think of her having to deal with such a gross taste. Thanks again for your help.....when I discussed this with her pediatrician, he blew me off by saying some kids only go every couple of days. I'm glad I followed up with you, but only wish I had done so sooner. Carolyn

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• Re: 5-1/2 YO Going Every 2 Days (Archive in constipation.) Walt Stoll 08:38:03 6/21/02 (0)

In Reply to: 5-1/2 YO Going Every 2 Days posted by Carolyn on June 20, 2002 at 08:17:57:

Thanks, Carolyn.

I would start weening her off the fiber in about 6 months. Her normal colon should have been trained by then. Let us know how she does.

The first thing that changes will be that her urine will no longer have the fecal smell. Then her breath and taste will clear up. She is a bit young to have the body odor but if that has already happened, it will clear up about the same time as the breath and taste.

Her poor pediatrician doesn't have a clue how the body works together--only in pieces. It is not really his fault since the monopoly depends upon his thinking that way. However there are more and more pediatricians who are beginning to see the light; sig. care more for their patients than the money.

Let us know how she does.

Walt