I generally recommend a non-fiber supplement such as magnesium (Milk of Mag) or MiraLax. Vitamin C only helps constipation when it causes a toxic reaction in the gut that results in diarrhea, thereby helping with constipation.
There are no treatments for constipation that will counteract or lessen the impact of rifaximin. I suggest asking your pediatrician if your child’s constipation is not responding to treatment.
If you are seeing progress across multiple areas but still have 1-2 areas, such as speech or constipation, that are not responding or have stagnant recovery then the recommendation is to add Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) to kickstart recovery in those less responsive areas.
Constipation is a neurological condition caused by a release of methane from intestinal bacteria or an injured nervous system that is not adequately repaired.nnImprovement of constipation occurs with improvement in the balance of intestinal bacteria or a reduction of inflammation. The Nemechek Protocol lowers inflammation naturally and can dramatically improve the protocol.
Yes. Miralax is safe to use in children.
I often recommend a non-fiber, non-digestive enzyme supplement such as magnesium (milk of magnesia, magnesium citrate, Natural Calm), glycerin suppositories or MiraLAX®. If the child is not having daily bowel movements but is comfortable and without pain, I recommend using these products only as needed and not simply create a bowel movement daily.
Constipation will sometimes worsen after starting inulin or rifaximin. This is a sign that the inulin or rifaximin is successfully balancing the intestinal bacteria. Over the following months, the constipation will improve.
No. Since bacterial overgrowth tends to cause loose or more frequent stools, the development of constipation is a sign that inulin or rifaximin is controlling the imbalance and therefore you do not want to lower the dose. The presence of constipation tells you that your dose of inulin is effective.
A very common problem after the reversal of bacterial overgrowth is the appearance of constipation in children. The nervous system controls the movement of the digestive tract, like a conveyor belt. From this viewpoint, constipation is the inability of the intestinal tract to push its contents forward and commonly develops after brain trauma. It is important to understand inulin or rifaximin do not “cause” constipation. They stop diarrhea and unmask an underlying neurological problem that is often the true cause of constipation.
Yes. Continued adherence to The Nemechek Protocol will, over time provide enough neurological recovery to improve intestinal motility and improve constipation.