I didn't include "all" my surgeries since they weren't all abdominal or adhesion related. I was operated on for carpal tunnel in both hands and have permanent damage, 3 surgeries on one hip, one surgery on other hip, bunion removed, sinus surgery, tonsils, abscessed cyst on outer wall of abdomen removed, plus the 8 major abdominal surgeries. I did include my hip problems since it has been a part of my major problems the past 2 years.
Herblax is a Herb made by Shaklee. It has senna so I don't know if it is for children or not, you would have to ask about that. I know allot of nursing home patients, paraplegics and quads who take it but they are teenagers and older.
This is really terrible for a "child" to go through already and even harder to treat due to the young age and being careful with medications due to age. Stool Softeners do absolutely "nothing" for me no matter how many I take, I need the stimulation of Senna. I have tried just about everything under the sun over the past 30 years or more. I can take 4 Exlax or Senokot and not go "at all" so I gave up on that.
Read my quilt! Best wishes to you and your son!!! JEAN
An understanding friend is better than a therapist.... and cheaper too!
-----Original Message----- From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org]On Behalf Of Evelyn Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 3:46 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Re: 5 year old with possible adhesions again
At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, Jean Long wrote:
>
>Evelyn,
>Most, but not all of us suffer some degree of constipation.
>I personally need to take 10-12 Herblax every night to move my bowels.
>I never got any treatment for this from doctors that has worked so I had to
>take matters into my own hands after not going for several weeks.
>
>I still have really bad days with bloating.
>My worse pain right now has been under my left rib, almost feel like 9
>months pregnant most of the time. It is very intense bloating and pressure
>pain.
>I also take Prilosec for severe heartburn.
>
>I don't know what you are referring to when you say "staining" unless you
>mean he can't hold it when the liquefied stool decides to come. When I
>finally can go I cannot hold it and must get to a bathroom right away
>however if I decrease the Herblax to try to get it more solid then I can't
>go at all.
>JEAN
>
>An understanding friend is better than a therapist....
>and cheaper too!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org]On Behalf
>Of Evelyn
>Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 12:26 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Subject: 5 year old with possible adhesions again
>
>Hi everyone,
>As I don't suffer adhesions myself but my son does I have a silly
>question to ask, does eveyone suffer from constipation and if so do
>doctors label you as having constipation. The reason I asked is Zacs
>paediatrian says he has it. A short time ago he had the tube down the
>nose and his bowel flushed out completely. Not even 14 days had passed
>and his bowel was loaded again with staining. Is this normal
>constipation?. I would appreciate any feedback. Regards Evelyn.
>
>--
>mums the word
>
-- Hi Jean, Thanks for your reply. Well I have been BLOWN AWAY AGAIN. You mentioned heartburn and my son started having severe heartburn at 1 year old. He would wake up during his sleep with not only the sound of bubbling in his chest but you could also feel the intense bubbling with your hand. He does not appear to have that now but he burps with the smell of sick on his breath. You also mentioned herblax, is this a pharmacy line or herbal?. Can you also tell me more on your medical history please, I would love to know what the connection is with heartburn. Kindest regards Evelyn PS This is just like Christmas.