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  • lilmissy2
    lilmissy2 Posts: 595 Member
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    A nutritionist doesn't have the same training as a dietitian, this is one of the most common things a paediatric dietitian works with so if they can help you get in touch with a paed specialist it is unlikely they would be baffled... although you should expect to need to try quite a few different things before finding the exact answer. Just a tip - from what I've picked up from some of the paeds girls I know - is that when it comes to small children (>5years) and constipation, it is rarely a good idea to push fibre because it tends to just bulk up the stool and make the problem worse, especially if they are underweight because most of these foods are low cal. Instead, try to push lots and lots of fluid.
  • lilmissy2
    lilmissy2 Posts: 595 Member
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    Sorry, that should read children less than 5 years not more!
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
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    I agree with the person who said to maybe try allergy testing. I was tested and found out I was allergic to eggs and milk. Since cutting them out of my diet, I feel soooooo much better. I'm sleeping a norml 7 to 8 hours a night (as opposed to 15 hours a day), my migraines have completely dissappeared, and I no longer have earaches (although I do have some permanent hearing loss, wish they would have tested sooner).

    The allergist says that 92% of people who are allergic to cows milk will have some sort of reaction to goats milk. I did some research on the internet, because I've had several people, both in person and on MFP tell me to try it. Basically, if it's a site selling goats milk, or a goat farm, the site says you can probably drink it. If it's an allergist or medical website, it says not to drink it. So far, I haven't tried it, I feel it isn't worth the discomfort.

    In addition to the coconut milk and almond milk that were suggested, I drink hemp milk and oat milk. The chocolate hemp milk is to die for, it's very rich and creamy. I think 150 calories per cup and 5g of fat, but only 1g of protein. To counteract the lower protein, maybe it's possible to blend in some protein powder for your daughter?

    My main milk I use now is the oat milk. I usually get the lowfat original. 130 calories per cup, with 3g of fat and 4g of protein. The original flavor has a natural sweetness (made with oatmeal), but they also have a vanilla flavor that is even sweeter.

    The registered dietician I see told me to not bother with rice or coconut milk. I think it's the low level of protein in the rice milk, and the higher fat content in the coconut? Maybe? I didn't ask why, I just said "ok", because there's other choices out there. I'm sorry you have to be going through all this, there's nothing worse than seeing your baby hurt and not being able to make it all better right away. Good luck to you!

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