In a message dated 5/2/00 11:08:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< All this did not add up to me so I asked about diet, medications, etc. Diet
 had been ruled out but this mom is taking rather large amounts of metamucil a
 day. I had her read me the cautions on the label and it's bloating, gas,
 diarrhea-everything her baby is experiencing!  It was really a no-brainer
 figuring out what was causing the baby's discomfort. You know, when you hear
 hoofbeats think horses not zebras. <snip>
I suggested she try decreasing the amount she is taking and address her own
diet. I also found a laxative in Hale's book she might try.
Any other suggestions? Specific products? Herbal preparations? I'd
particularly like a response from Jack. Her doctor is already balking at my
suggestions and your MD might help, Jack. My "DC" further convinces this
doctor that my common sense is quackery.
>>

Tracy,

I'm not Jack, but I do have a suggestion to offer.  How about using a
natural, nutritious, relatively inexpensive, and delicious natural laxative
for the mom instead?
In our family, a plate of fresh, ripe papaya with breakast takes care of the
problem in short order.  You can also put the papaya in the blender with some
ice for a delicious cold smoothie.  Pureed papaya is also wonderful alone or
stirred into the cereal for babies having problems with constipation due to
formula use.

Good luck!

Deya Stavinoha,
LLL Longview, TX

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