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Members rallied around a parent navigating severe constipation in their autistic daughter with sensory issues, sharing the frustration of... Read more

Members rallied around a parent navigating severe constipation in their autistic daughter with sensory issues, sharing the frustration of Miralax creating extreme swings between constipation and diarrhea with no middle ground. Several members offered alternative strategies that have worked for their children, including digestive enzymes, probiotics (especially Pro Bio Gold), magnesium supplementation for both bowel regulation and sleep support, fiber supplements like Organic Clear Fiber, George's Brand Aloe Juice, lactulose, prune or apple juice, and dietary approaches such as whole foods, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, or biomedical therapies that address gut health. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of managing this isolating and preoccupying issue, with members emphasizing the importance of working with specialists like autism GI doctors or homeopaths, and offering hope that some children do eventually outgrow these struggles.