In a message dated 10/23/2003 10:25:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jones@xxxxxxxx writes:
> >Does Sierra have a pediatric gastroenterologist?
>
> I have been on the ped doc about this for some time and she always said I
> still think it is the low tone. I finally (this week) got her talked into
> it.
> The problem is we don't have anyone here we can go see......out of state
> trip
Of course it is the low tone - the question is what to do about it! Glad doc
seeing sense - I don't know how much delay in Joanna's case was from me not
complaining enough, doctors not realizing just what was entailed every day in
getting it out, or them thinking they had the answers when the specialist was
really called for. Senna is OTC, brand name is Senekot (very hard to find at
present- manufacturing problem? - the store brand senna seems to be working
fine tho.) Not meant to be taken on regular basis - and wouldn't recommend
without doctor's approval. Has laxitive action and stimulates muscles as well
-
sometimes cramping in some folks, but not Joanna. It is definitely habit
forming as well so am sure they would start on something milder. What a pain
that
this involves travel and expense, but major life enhancement for all of you!
Chris H., Mom to Joanna T-18, 29 years
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