Poop Question??

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anonymous

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I understand that my daughters BMs are always going to be different and not so normal. But has anyone ever seen white BMs. I'm nervous about this and am going to the CF clinic on Wed. to make sure everything is okay. ALso, I'm still new to all this. I had a test during pregnancy and knew before she was born about the CF, and what to expect. She is now 18months and healthy as can be. I keep waiting for something to happen. She's never had a problem with weight or lungs. I know there are people going through alot and my heart goes out to you, I know this probably doesn't seem like a big deal but I keep waiting for my world to crumble. I know I got off my poop question- sorry just me rambling. Thanks for listening!

Becky- mom to Emma (18 months w/cf)
 
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allie1

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Hi Becky,

I'm new to this as well. My daughter is almost 3 and her stools sometimes are very very pale in color. I wouldn't call them "white" but they are lighter than I have ever seen. We see her doctor in two weeks and I'm going to ask about them. Will you please post what your doctor says and I can let you know what my daughter's said too?

Thanks,

Amy
 
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anonymous

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Hi Becky,

My daughter is pancreatic insufficient. Before she was diagnosed at three months of age, I remember a few diapers that held chalky pale white stools. More often, they were lime green colored and very mucousy. After the diagnosis and an initially "rocky" start with enzymes, I seldom saw the green stools again and no chalky white.

Has your daughter had her stools checked for fat content? The results could indicate if she has malabsorption problems. Sometimes CF children are born pancreatic sufficient and slowly become insufficient. Also, sometimes (not always) the genetic mutations your child has can indicate whether she will be pancreatic sufficient or insufficient.

You can always do what I did. I opened the diaper up before my pediatrician's eyes and asked, "Is this normal?" "She has these 10-15 times a day!"

Also, I've learned that everyone's path with CF is unique, and although it's in our nature to want to know what the future holds, it's healthier to live in the present and enjoy every moment we can with our children. Glad to hear your daughter is healthy and doing well.

Maria (mother of 3 girls - the youngest, Samantha, 18 mths. w/CF)
 
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anonymous

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Hi Becky

I have a 19m old and the poop is more of a sandy brown ive never seen it white. Maybe you have to give more creon or maybe she's getting to much the first time i saw this i called the cf dr they told me to give him the brat diet for a day or two brat stands for bananna,rice applsauce and toast so i did and it went away. If you don't mind me asking what state are you in ? it seems every state does thing different the poop is a very big issue when they are this young ive also had the poop that is like water
now as far as waiting for something to happen you have to stop thinking that way i know the first few months we all did that and every cough you jump once your nerves calm down you will be fine Aug is a bad month for Jason
becky you can e-mail me at home if you want with any questions i'll try to help
Lisa
mom of 19m Jason
p.s hi Amy
 
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lovemygirl

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My daughter is pancreatic insufficient and occassionaly has very pale stools. We were told that this is a sign of malabsorption, but it is not a regular occurance. It is probably best that you speak to your CF team, if nothing else you will feel better speaking to a professional.
 
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anonymous

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Everyone thank you! She's only had 2 whitish bm's. it sort of looked like cream of broccoli soup? I'm definetly going to the CF clinic to find out and I'll post what the doc says. By the way I live in Michigan and go Children's Hospital in Detroit.
Becky
 
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anonymous

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Amy,
Hi. We went to the doc. last wed. (9/15). He said everything was fine and not to worry. Her weight was perfect, no coughing, the average # of wet diapers and BMs are fine. Hope everything works out at your appointment. Let me know
Thanks
Becky
 
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anonymous

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Becky, Glad to hear Emma's doing fine!! I was upstairs on 5west last week for my tune-up. I'm feeling great, except for my bowel problems..I don't know whats going on. We're starting to plan for the Just Let Me Breathe Benefit too. It looks like maybe the 2nd Saturday in March at St Andrews Hall/the Shelter. I'll email you more later. There's a bowl for CF coming up in October too on your side of town.....

Emily 22 pwcf
 
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allie1

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Hey Becky,

we went to the doctor today and she also told us not to worry. we did change Allie's enzymes from Creon to Ultrase and they increased her dosage. i think this will help.....but her weight and everything else looked great. I'm glad Emma's visit went well. Good luck with everything!

Amy
 
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anonymous

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At one time my daughter's (between 3-6 months) BM turned a lighter color almost white. The CF doc told me it could be her liver but not to worry (yeah right). The doctor gave me a cup to get a sample but her BM's turned back to normal and she hasn't had a lighter one since. If the problems with lighter colored BM's persist then I would look into it more. If you let the BM's drive you crazy they will, believe me.

Ang mother of 3 yr old w/CF
 
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