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Digestive system

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Hi, I'm a parent of a adult (22 years old).  He has aspergers, he has the reasoning of a 15 year old.  For many months my son has not eaten well,  his diet consists of mini sauges and mini sausage rolls, and slices of party sized sourdough slices and water.  He is having diarrhea on and off, and will not eat until he has been to the toilet, this will involve being in the bathroom for over an hour forcing himself to go, and going back and forth to the toilet multiple times a day.  He will not go out of the house in case he needs the toilet urgently.    I have tried to persuade him to go to the Dr's but he is too afraid to in case of needing the loo. 

I appreciate no medical advice can be offered but just wondering if this was common for people with Aspergers 

Appreciate any advice please.  I'm extremely worried as he has  lost so much  weight .

Many thanks

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  • I have had the same problems my entire life. After experimenting with diet, I've found that bland, starchy foods are the safest option. White bread, rice, peeled potatoes. I even sometimes mix corn starch into food to boost the calorie content and it seems to slow things down a little, so I only have to go 2-4 times a day rather than the 8-12 when I was just eating whatever.

    Loperamide can open up a huge range of possible activities if taken 6-8 hours in advance of when you need it to be working. I've had so many great experiences that simply wouldn't have been possible without it. It also helps to normalise digestion for a few days after taking it, although can cause side effects like fatigue and headaches, and seems to get less effective the more you use it.

    Did you find a solution?

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  • I have had the same problems my entire life. After experimenting with diet, I've found that bland, starchy foods are the safest option. White bread, rice, peeled potatoes. I even sometimes mix corn starch into food to boost the calorie content and it seems to slow things down a little, so I only have to go 2-4 times a day rather than the 8-12 when I was just eating whatever.

    Loperamide can open up a huge range of possible activities if taken 6-8 hours in advance of when you need it to be working. I've had so many great experiences that simply wouldn't have been possible without it. It also helps to normalise digestion for a few days after taking it, although can cause side effects like fatigue and headaches, and seems to get less effective the more you use it.

    Did you find a solution?

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