Health: Miralax

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At Wits End with Diaper Rash

My son has had a bad diaper rash off and on for over a month to the point that his but gets all red and almost raw. At times you would think we were killing him to change his diaper. We are hoping we can get him potty trained but he shows no interest even though we tell him his bottom will stop hurting. He continues to tell us after the fact. He has also been constipated for at least a month and we have been giving him Miralax and trying to get the right dose down. We have not changed his eating habits at all, but noticed this started when...

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Gasy or Colic?

I have a five week old boy and I am breastfeeding and he is really gasy....

Bladder & Kidney

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Constipation and Urinary Tract Infection in a Toddler

My 2 year old is having emotional times every time she has a bowel movement. She is upset when it happens. She acts like something bad is happened. We tried to encourage her to go, talked to her, even showed to her that this not a bad thing at all. Noting seems work. Now she is holding herself from pooping, ending up in being constipated up to four days at the time when we are forced to use enema. We give her plenty of water and prune juice, and also some laxatives. Second issue I have, I started to think she might have urinary tract...

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3 Yr Old and UTI

My DD had a recent UTI after being on antibiotics for pneumonia. I don’t...

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Benefiber Instead of Miralax?

Hi, our son will be three in November and is taking Miralax for chronic constipation. Long story short, he is potty trained except for when his stool gets backed up and then comes out uncontrollably and extra soft due to the Miralax. It is so hard to figure out the right dosage for him - right now we do a half cap a day, and a full cap if he hasn't pooped in two days. Anyway, to say it stresses him out would be an understatement. His stool so unnaturally soft, it's pretty much diarrhea. So, despite the fact that he never has accidents...

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6 Year Check-up

My son will be 6 soon and I am wondering if a 6 year check-up is neccessary....

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Benefiber Instead of Miralax?

Hi, our son will be three in November and is taking Miralax for chronic constipation. Long story short, he is potty trained except for when his stool gets backed up and then comes out uncontrollably and extra soft due to the Miralax. It is so hard to figure out the right dosage for him - right now we do a half cap a day, and a full cap if he hasn't pooped in two days. Anyway, to say it stresses him out would be an understatement. His stool so unnaturally soft, it's pretty much diarrhea. So, despite the fact that he never has accidents...

Dental

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Toddler Constipation -- Help!

Hi there, Thanks in advance for any personal experience you can share. Our little girl is 1 1/2 years old and has awful constipation. We've been trying to treat it for months, but it's not gotten much better and it's to the point where she always holds her poops and cries, "NOOOOO!, NOOOOO!" when she has to go. It's breaking my heart to see her suffer, I feel so helpless, and I know it is something we have to get under control before potty training time. Months ago we cut out all rice, bananas, apples, carrots, and potatoes from her...

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Juice Pros and Cons

My doctor says no juice (for my almost 12-month old) due to sugar and the...

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Diapers & Diaper Changing

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Withholding Stool Even Though He Is on Miralax

I am wondering Why my child is still trying to withold stool even though he is on a high level of Miralax. He has about three tablespoons a day. The goal was to get him pooping so much that he did not have time to wothold. Even though he is on all of the lax he still does the dance. I am soooooooo frustrated and want to help him so much. He will be three next month. The funny thing is that I tried potty training last Nov. in which we stoped because he had H1N1. He was also getting one flu after another at school. During that time he...

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Digestion

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Introducing Solids to Daughter, Digestion Is Tough

I have a 5 month old daughter just starting out on some solids. We prepare fresh fruits, veggies, oatmeal and rice. She also enjoys cherrios and graham crackers. Obviously her digestion has changed, but should she labor with bowel movements? I think this may be the reason she was up crying every two hours tonight. Anyone have the same experience and any suggestions? I will discuss with our family doctor next visit.

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Infant with Gas

My 2 month old son has been suffering from long periods of excessive gas-...

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First Aid

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Advice on Constipation

My almost one year old has severe constipation and gas. I give him Mylicon and Dr. has given Miralax. It seems like I have to give him Mirilax every few weeks. Has anyone had constant problems like this? What do you do?

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Miralax - How Long Did Your Child Take It?

Hi there, If your child took Miralax, I'm wondering how long s/he was on it? Our little one is three years old and has had constipation issues for the past two years, since she was a year old. She has been on Miralax, or a similar medicine for over a year. My husband and I hate that she's been on medication for so long, and are considering putting her on a non-dairy diet to see if that will work instead (that was the only other suggestion from our pediatrician besides Miralax, since we've tried all other dietary adjustments). With...

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Moms Who Use Miralax

Our son was just put on Miralax by a nutritionist. We started on Thursday...

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When to Exercise?

I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self...

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My Almost 3 Year Old Is Having a Major Potty Problem

Hi, I am hoping to get some advice or words of wisdom from fellow moms as I am at a total loss. My daughter will be 3 in April and has been potty training with myself and daycare for about 4 months. She still has the occasional "wet" accident which is understandable. The problem is with her bowls. She goes a little in her panties sometimes up to 3 or more times a day (paste like). I know that she needs to go because I see her tensing and squeezing her "cheeks" together like she is afraid to go. She has suffered from constipation for...

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Pain in My Foot

Hello, I am at 33 weeks with twins. Lately I have either a sharp,...

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Pain in Heel of Foot

Hi I have had pain in my foot when ever I walk for 5 days. I work all night...

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Healthcare Providers

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Need Help with Pediatrician Problems

I am having troubles finding a decent pediatrician for my kids. We started with Pediatric Assoc. of Springfield and really liked Dr. Zainey but the office staff was horrible. so we went to see Dr. Chitkara in Springfield. He actually refused my kids treatment. I am requesting legal advice as well as suggestions on pediatricians. Here is the situation with the Dr. Chitkara. He had asked us if Melanie had any problems and we are like yes she has really bad problems having bowell movements. Takes her like 45 mins sometimes longer maybe even...

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Use of Miralax

Hi, My 2 1/2 year old has been having problems with bowel movements. We finally got him regular for almost 1 month and the GI dr found out he was also anemic, so he's been on iron for almost one month. I thought being on the iron would make his constipation worse, but he was doing so well, thought too well that I lowered the dose of his miralax I gave him only to the 1/2 mark of the cap because his poop was so watery and Friday he didn't poop and went back to his Arching of his back. The dr wants me back in a few weeks for his Iron...

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Miralax for Toddler

My son has been battling constipation as we've gotten full into potty...

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Probiotics vs Miralax

I know I've posted on this issue before, but here it goes again! My 3 year old deals with chronic constipation. She is normally a good eater and loves fruits and vegetables. She also drinks water regularly through out the day, I'd say about 4 8oz glasses per day. Sometimes she goes up to 4 days with out having a bowel movement. When she goes that long she gets really sick. She won't eat or hardly drink anything, her belly gets round and hard and she's miserable. Her bowels push on her bladder and she loses the sensation that she needs to...

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Illnesses & Symptoms

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Miralax for Toddler

My son has been battling constipation as we've gotten full into potty training. I know this can be a normal thing but we've had a couple of bouts here lately that have been really tough. So his pediatrician finally convinced me to buy Miralax today. I have been really reluctant to give him anything "unnatural," preferring to use prunes and that kind of thing, but she explained that after an episode or 2 of constipation the end of the bowels can actually stretch out a little, making the next poop that forms bigger than normal, and it...

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Constant Runny Nose

Hi momma's since starting preschool my DS constantly has a runny nose every...

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Anyone Use Miralax?

My almost-3-year-old had horrible constipation issues that were finally resolved w/ Miralax. It works wonders. My ped told me it is OK for him to stay on it awhile, but I wondered if anyone had any experience w/ long-term use? I'm concerned that if he becomes too reliant on it he will have a difficult time later on. Any advice?

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Benefiber Instead of Miralax?

Hi, our son will be three in November and is taking Miralax for chronic constipation. Long story short, he is potty trained except for when his stool gets backed up and then comes out uncontrollably and extra soft due to the Miralax. It is so hard to figure out the right dosage for him - right now we do a half cap a day, and a full cap if he hasn't pooped in two days. Anyway, to say it stresses him out would be an understatement. His stool so unnaturally soft, it's pretty much diarrhea. So, despite the fact that he never has accidents...

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Preventative Care

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Constipated 6 Yr Old, 2 Days and Nada

Now he is in pain and having trouble walking bc his poo is feeling 'pokey' he says. I tried a suppository, he tried to go and just pooped it out. We couldn't go out to lunch bc he was hurting and he has basically been on the couch all day. I have given him fiber gummies,and this liquid magnesium that was in the kid section, but he is right now finishing his last dose he can have today. Nothing seems to help. I think I am going to have to give him an enema, but how can I make him hold it in? If I can't get him to go, when do I worry? ...

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How Much Miralax Should I Give My 6 Yo?

I have a stopped up little girl who is just recently out of pull-ups for BM's and is scared, therefore, resistant to "let it go" in the potty. Her Ped suggested Miralax, but I don't know how much to give her. I just bought a bottle at CVS and it says 17 grams for 16-adult. Anyone know how much to give?? Thanks everyone!

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Stages & Milestones

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Getting 3 1/2 YO off the Nap and Night Time Pull-ups

Hi Moms. I need your advice! We have been potty training for about 6 months with my DD. She is at the point where she really does not have anymore accidents with #1 (pee). She asks to go to the bathroom or we take her there if it has been awhile since she has gone. The problem is, we have used a Pull-up during naptimes and overnight. After naptime, or in the morning, her Pull-Up is usually pretty soaked. She does not get many liquids before sleeping time (only during lunch and at dinnertime). I have attempted to let her try napping...

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Bedwetting at Night??

Hi there Im just wondering if anyone has any advice on night time wetting???...

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