6 yr old with celiac and constipation problem

[GGSE]

My six yr old grand daughter, who has celiac’s is visiting for three weeks. We have been having massive problems with her not going to the bathroom. Just tiny tiny bits each day and I’m worried her parents have recommended MiraLAX twice a day but even that doesn’t seem to be working. does anyone have any ideas and how many days before I should get worried. She seems to be fine and happy, but just having toilet issues. 

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, GGSE!

1. Is she compliant with her gluten-free diet?

2. Does she get enough fiber in her diet? Even non-celiac kids that age typically don't consume much fiber. And gluten-free facsimile foods are typically lower in fiber than their wheat counterparts. I might suggest an orange-flavored gluten free metamucil-like psymllium husk fiber supplement. Costco sells a good one.

3. Is she physically active?

4. Does she drink enough fluid in the course of the day?

5. Low magnesium can cause constipation. Consider a magnesium supplement.

[cristiana]

A young member of the family suffered from this and when visiting her grandmother in Italy she suggested the following traditional cure:  teaspoons of blackcurrant jam, and a drink of hot water mixed with brown sugar.   Surprisingly effective.  Fresh cold orange juice is also useful.

Edited June 26, 2023 by cristiana

[GGSE]

15 hours ago, cristiana said:

A young member of the family suffered from this and when visiting her grandmother in Italy she suggested the following traditional cure:  teaspoons of blackcurrant jam, and a drink of hot water mixed with brown sugar.   Surprisingly effective.  Fresh cold orange juice is also useful.

thanks after 5 days things started to move💕 I will keep this solution in my notes

[cristiana]

That's great news.   My MIL has some fantastic natural cures for everything.  The problem is she's lived in so many countries I don't know where that particular remedy harks from, but I suspect it is Italian! 

[ForwardMotion]

On 6/26/2023 at 8:04 AM, GGSE said:

My six yr old grand daughter, who has celiac’s is visiting for three weeks. We have been having massive problems with her not going to the bathroom. Just tiny tiny bits each day and I’m worried her parents have recommended MiraLAX twice a day but even that doesn’t seem to be working. does anyone have any ideas and how many days before I should get worried. She seems to be fine and happy, but just having toilet issues. 

Hi fellow grandmother - I have celiac . . . I "second" hydration (lots of water) and magnesium citrate (powder form is easier to give).  Link:  https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-magnesium  - Sue