Impaction agony

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At the end of my tether, any advice would be gratefully received, don’t know where else to turn. Basically, three years ago my DD13 suddenly started having severe stomach pain which was so bad it sent her into seizures ( never had a seizure previously) found out eventually it was impaction. We do the clear out up to 8 sachets of laxido. This has been going on 3 years with impaction coming back every few weeks. Monday the dreaded stomach pain started and ended in A&E 24 hours later with severe pain- violent seizures. My daughter was in absolute agony so the doctor prescribed sodium picosulfate so for the first time in 3 years had a proper clear out. Daughter drinks enough but will not eat veg, she now realizes things have to change. Does anyone else have any similar experiences or advice please? Cannot stand to see my daughter in so much pain. Thank you in advance

How much movicol/laxido do you keep her on between clear outs? Needs to be on enough to keep poo daily and squidgy (think scrambled egg consistency) for a long time to let the overstretched rectum try to shrink back down and regain normal function.

No advice really, (I've got a toddlercwith some constipation) but I have recently joined a fb group called 'movicol mummies' - so much great advice on there from experienced parents & childrens continence nurses.

There's a charity called Eric that are about children's bowel and bladder issues, and will have specialist advice. As nocoolnamesleft said she needs to be on stool softeners constantly to keep stools soft and allow the rectum to recover.

Have they ever spoke about maybe a home enema? For such imp actions can be a good effective clear out but would also need your DD to agree to it as can be hard for any child of that age to. This is American so I'm not even sure the UK even do it but here's the link anyways in the hope it helps you.

www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/colorectal/colorectal-procedures/enemas-at-home/

Have they ever spoke about maybe a home enema? For such imp actions can be a good effective clear out but would also need your DD to agree to it as can be hard for any child of that age to. This is American so I'm not even sure the UK even do it but here's the link anyways in the hope it helps you.

www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/colorectal/colorectal-procedures/enemas-at-home/

I have a 13 year old DD who has been experiencing severe abdominal pain. GP sent her for two X-rays six weeks apart, both showing impaction. Then saw paediatric gastroenterologist who got her into hospital for investigatory procedures - colonoscopy and gastroscopy - to check for any inflammatory disease.She also had thorough blood tests prior to that and clearing out medications. Turns out she has lactose intolerance. This is in Australia where health provision is excellent. I would recommend fighting for your daughter to have further investigation. We had all the above take place during Covid restrictions. Wishing youall the best.

Thank you all so much for your advice I didn't think anyone had replied hence the late reply. I think a stool softener has changed everything ( please god) but I am still on pins, don't want to speak too soon. Thanks again