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Daycare called extreme constipation--HELP

KGskyKGsky member
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DD's pedi is closed on Fri. except for emergencies, and this might be one, but not sure. Since last night DD has been straining.  Gave her prunes (which usually gets it done) but daycare just called and said she is trembling, screaming...I should take her in, right?  A little stunned at the moment.
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Re: Daycare called extreme constipation--HELP

  • kayleebugskayleebugs
    I would take her...
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  • ToBeMrsTToBeMrsT member

    we gave ds an over the counter toddler-friendly suppository once. 

    You might not need to take her, but I would definitely call and ask what they recommend you do. 

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  • KGskyKGsky member
    Actually, I misspoke, they don't do emergencies...I should take her to the ER?  Thinking...maybe she swallowed something that won't pass...nervous...
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  • skittles_123skittles_123 member
    Does your doctor have an answering service where a nurse may be able to help answer your question? My dd, 13 months, hasn't had that problem, but my older ds, 3 now, had that issue when he was that age. We had to use a glycerin suppository for kids and that worked well. But, I would get a doctors advice on that first.
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  • pinksweetpea2pinksweetpea2 member

    Miralax is safe for LO- it is what our pedi recommended when Lily was having problems and nothing was working. ??

    Give her 1/4 of a capful (mix with milk, water, or juice) twice a day until she goes and then once a day until she is back to normal. ??


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  • ToosdaiToosdai member

    Try warm apple juice and a suppository or take her temp rectally.

    I'm not sure on the ER visit, though. They would probably just stick something up there to relieve it or run a bunch of tests and stuff which would only prolong her agony.

    Poor little G! I hope it passes soon.

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  • Temp174496125006552Temp174496125006552 member
    Let us know how she is!
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  • suh5969suh5969
    This happened to DD.  They were able to calm her down.  I sent my mom to go get her.  I told them to give her apple juice and water and see if it helped.  I called dr. and we went in.  They felt her stomach, if I remember right to check for blockage, and then put her on miralax.  What helps my DD even though she is too old for it is to put her in the exersaucer.  She relaxes and goes.  Try to call dr. if you can.
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  • kathya-hkathya-h member
    What works for us when it is that bad is prune juice and water.  As long as it hasn't been 5 days or so, try that.  Miralax also helps DD.  If your insurance co has a nurse line, call them and see what they say.
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  • linzlue418linzlue418
    imagepinksweetpea2:

    Miralax is safe for LO- it is what our pedi recommended when Lily was having problems and nothing was working.   

    Give her 1/4 of a capful (mix with milk, water, or juice) twice a day until she goes and then once a day until she is back to normal.   

    Ditto this. Miralax is great for this problem. It will loosen her stools and make it easier to pass. My dd has had constipation problems for a while and we have to give her Miralax once a day every day to keep her regular. She would do the same thing your DD did....scream and cringe. GL and I hope she feels better!

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