Hi everyone,
After 3 years of on and off constipation, and last year having a really stubborn withholding episode, and one almighty disimpaction, we have now got a nearly 5 year old daughter who is on 3 sachets of cosmocol a day, and pooing regularly.
This is such a huge achievement as this time last year we were at our wits end and did not know where to turn!
My question is - when do I start to reduce the maintenance dose?
She has been taking 3 sachets for about 9 ish months now and she does what I would consider a 'normal' toothpaste consistency poo most days or every other day. She is not withholding anymore, but every now and again I can see she's holding it in and have to remind her to go to the toilet. I'm worried that if I start to reduce the laxatives that it's going to cause issues again.
Will she be on this dose forever?
We have a good toilet routine so don't want to spoil any good habits or everything we have achieved so far.
Any advice would be much appreciated!