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Are you constipated even with daily Miralax? The dose can be adjusted upward quite a bit to get the right amount. I have been taking Miralax mixed with Metamucil in a 3/4:1/4 ratio. The metamucil adds some bulk to the stool helping it move along. I use generics for both. I wonder if you have a redundant (extra long and loopy). That makes too much water be absorbed from the stool resulting in consipation. Sometimes surgery to remove some colon is advised. I assume you are on a celiac diet? I have a similar problem with CC and it’s miserable. So sorry you’re dealing with this! I have times where I get so blocked up i take 8 caps of miralax over 2-3 hrs and that clears it. It’s like doing a colonoscopy prep mini style.
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YEP!! I have been using miralax mega doses for 15+ yrs. I recently changed to Metamucil gummies, they don't cause near the bloating and gas I get with the powder form. I just found out that I have a redundant splenic flexure, since 99% this congenital. My frustration has turned to anger since I have had this for 65 yrs...my doctor still didn't tell me about this, 1 radiologist noted it on a CT scan. I have not read that the redundant makes too much water, would you please explain this further?
Yes, 95% GF. I actually don't eat a lot of solids I just so fearful of another small bowel partial obstruction (had 3, 2 cleared up by eating barely any food, I used, and still have meal replacement shakes) 1 got me an ambulance ride and ER to ICU 4 days in the hospital and that awful nasal gastric tube. I have had 4 blockages just inside the anus, that required digital removal, by me, OMG, this is hell!!!! I just had parathyroid surgery, it can cause CIC, hopefully it will get better soon. I also use magnesium oxide daily for a bit of help with the CIC and Hypersomnia.
What do you typically use daily?
ShelleyW