Re: 10 y.o. w/ new IBS diagnosis
04/17/05 09:42 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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The break the cycle diet is not intended to be long-term. I know adults can handle restricted diets for considerable periods of time, but I don't know about kids. You could check with your pediatrician to see if she has any concerns about this. Be cautious, though. There's a difference between a doctor thinking the diet is useless and a doctor thinking the diet is harmful.
I don't know what to say about the fiber supplement. I think it's been crucial to my feeling better, but I'm IBS-D. Someone else will have to weigh in on this.
My feeling is that, unless your pedicatrician absolutely forbids it, there's no harm in trying Heather's plan, starting with the break the cycle diet, then gradually introducing more safe foods.
If you're still unsure, see if you can find either or both of Heather's books t your library. Reading them might help you decide.
HTH. Whatever you decide, good luck.
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