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How to Wean Off MiraLax

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 20 1:24pm | Replies (20)

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I had been on Miralax for 6 years, and maybe more than that. I, too, decided that I wanted to try to wean off of Miralax. I adopted a dietary regimen of oatmeal in the morning with added prunes and also a tablespoon of psyllium (not the capsules - the whole product). I am also aware that I need to eat more vegetables and salads have become a favorite. That said, I invested in acupuncture for specific constipation. I have had 5 sessions now, a week apart. My digestion is normal now, something I thought I would not be able to accomplish.

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Thanks. I never thought about acupuncture for constipation. I've had to resort to "gush and push" - Miralax at night followed in three hours by bisacodyl. I'd like to get off both but not sure what natural motility I have. I'm 68 and was fine until last year, when GMs became rare (1, maybe 2/week).

Anyway, thanks for the idea.