Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Fiber supplements and children

Hi - Laurie's right, check the bottles for dosages for children. Any of the supplements should be fine - if your daughter prefers pills to powders try Equalactin (which are chewable) or Fibercon or Citrucel tablets. And definitely keep her water intake high (and have her avoid soft drinks altogether).

Has her doctor referred her to a pediatric gastroenterologist for diagnostic tests? Chronic constipation is not necessarily caused by IBS - she should have a diagnosis based on something other than her family doc just deciding she has IBS, and refusing to investigate further.

I was in an HMO when I developed IBS at age 9, and my pediatrician refused to help me or refer me to someone who could, so my heart really goes out to you. I'd urge you to do everything you can to get around your daughter's current doc. Switch to another primary provider, pediatrician, clinic, anything. Or just absolutely insist that her current doc refer her to a specialist. If you make a big enough fuss you might get somewhere.

Best,
Heather

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