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@tigreyes2004 I take a few meds that can be constipating. I have a history of intestinal surgeries, peptic ulcers and for adhesions. I've gone to the ER several times for bowel obstruction, so anytime my stomach hurts, my first thought is, not again!
I take a tablespoon of Lactulose ( it comes with various names), and I have good bowel movements as a rule. If I can't have one, I take a little more Lactulose. I actually like the flavor, but my brother, who has less than 10% liver function, has to take a larger dose several times a day, and hates it. I've found that if I eat a small piece of chocolate before I take it, it enhances the flavor.
The Lactulose I take is a prescription, so it's paid for by Medicare and a supplement. Of course, there are many constipation treatments out there.
Jim
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That you for that info. I am a senior so that is good Medicare will pay for it. The Mir a Lax is a little expensive. What do you think of milk of magnesia?
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@jimhd. I had to take lactose when I had cirrhosis. Those of us who had to and hated it were doing happy dances after our transplants. When I was in pain the first few days after my transplant my husband would console me by reminding me “no more lactulose!”.
I found it more tolerable if I mixed it with soda water or cranberry juice, or both. Suggest to your brother that he try that. A nurse in the hospital did that for me so then I started doing it at home too. I would still have a period of nausea after taking it though.
JK