Sophie has been having a slight problem in the bowel department since she came out of hospital a few weeks back. It could be related to one of two things, or even both.
The poor little mite has been screaming on her potty and then passing poop the length of her leg and quite hard!

I rang her CF nurse who has kindly gotten a prescription sorted for some lactulose and senna. I'm happy giving the lactulose but not so keen on the senna as I know the bowel can get a little too used to it. (it's the nurse in me, did I mention i'm a nurse?!) Anyway, i'm going to just try her on the lactulose for now and see how we go.

It's a tricky one as i'm not sure if she's bunged up due to the heat and being dry. As Sophie doesn't take anything significantly by mouth due to her oral aversion, she doesn't demand drink when she is thirsty. We have upped her water via her button but she cant tolerate huge amounts in her stomach so it has been hard. The other cause could be her sticky CF mucous. However as Sophie isn't pancreatic insufficient this side of CF is very new to us. Either way she needed some 'assistance' and that is what we have sorted for her.

I'll keep you all posted on how things 'develop'. Any tips would be fantastic!

I hope everyone is well. Full blog
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Gemma, mum to Sophie (3) WCF, DF508/D1152H and also born with TOF/OA.

Lungs behaving badly.
Will my child ever eat?

I think the heat is playing a role in my bathroom "issues"! I take a docusate with my enzymes and drink mirilax once or twice a week (usual). For some reason this last week has been AWFUL on my tummy. I hope the lactulose helps her!!



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~*~Chrissy~*~ "Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished." -Og Mandino www.christinedunbar.blogspot.com

Awwwww, poor little one

I hope the lactulose does the trick, but if not you have the senna for back up which i think is a good thing .. Dont want any blockage !!!

Have you posted in the family section about suggestions ? Even the Adult section you may get some responses..

Take care & keep us posted joni

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Joni 58 y/o f w c/f Married 20 years, Mother of 4 sons, Mima to Richard (4y/o) & Samuel (born 3/22/10)

Thank you both for your replies! Really appreciate it x

Things seem to be moving and I hope it has all been heat related, still not totally sorted but it's progress. If we run into more trouble I will definately be starting the senna and I will probably post on the boards for words of wisdom, thanks for the tip!

Chrissy I hope your 'troubles' clear up too.

Again thank you both

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Gemma, mum to Sophie (3) WCF, DF508/D1152H and also born with TOF/OA.

Lungs behaving badly.
Will my child ever eat?