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Gastro-intestinal Issues (autism)

Yellow tree 118
over 1 year ago

Hi Everyone,

I have a friend who is autistic and he has had gastro-intestinal issues his whole life, or as far back as he can remember anyway and he is awaiting a colonoscopy. I am also autistic and have had my own issues with this too. I have been reading different studies and scientific research online and have found that there may be a link between autism and bowel problems. I know from personal experience that all the autistic people I have encountered in my life have had a lot of bowel and tummy problems from a young age. I wonder if any of you have had a similar experience or have managed to resolve these issues in your self and what tips you may have to ease this? Hopefully more research is done on autism's connection to gastro-intestinal problems instead of research money going towards trying to invent cures using old drugs like Suramin for example.

Hope everyone has a good week.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hi.

    This is an interesting post to read actually as I've never thought that Autism and digestive issues are linked in some way.

    I've constantly suffered from digestive issues from a very young age. I was diagnosed with Reduced Liver Function about 5 years ago (way before I realised I have autism), but have constantly suffered with stomach ache and other digestive issues as well. 

    Reading this article has made a lot of sense now - I will re-look into my diet etc and see what works for me - mushroom based diet wouldn't work as I am allergic lol.

    Mweekie xx

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hi.

    This is an interesting post to read actually as I've never thought that Autism and digestive issues are linked in some way.

    I've constantly suffered from digestive issues from a very young age. I was diagnosed with Reduced Liver Function about 5 years ago (way before I realised I have autism), but have constantly suffered with stomach ache and other digestive issues as well. 

    Reading this article has made a lot of sense now - I will re-look into my diet etc and see what works for me - mushroom based diet wouldn't work as I am allergic lol.

    Mweekie xx

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