<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MMBinNC</b></i>
Cyproheptadine as stated above. Also, I think as a result of the enzymes CF'ers tend to get "backed up" and this reduces appetite a lot. I take Mirilax 2-3x per week and its really helped (more than the Cyproheptadine) in getting my appetite back. Next time you're at the hospital, if they are taking an x-ray, get them to do a lower body scan for this reason. The doctors will see if thats the problem, and Mirilax is a really easy way to fix it if that is the problem that is causing his decrease in appetite. I know the tube feedings decrease appetite as well, but his could be a compounding factor.</end quote></div>
That was the issue for me growing up. I had stomach aches due to being "backed up" and then wouldn't feel like eating. I now take Miralax every night after dinner and it's wonderful.
Cyproheptadine as stated above. Also, I think as a result of the enzymes CF'ers tend to get "backed up" and this reduces appetite a lot. I take Mirilax 2-3x per week and its really helped (more than the Cyproheptadine) in getting my appetite back. Next time you're at the hospital, if they are taking an x-ray, get them to do a lower body scan for this reason. The doctors will see if thats the problem, and Mirilax is a really easy way to fix it if that is the problem that is causing his decrease in appetite. I know the tube feedings decrease appetite as well, but his could be a compounding factor.</end quote></div>
That was the issue for me growing up. I had stomach aches due to being "backed up" and then wouldn't feel like eating. I now take Miralax every night after dinner and it's wonderful.