Constipation: What helps you?

Posted by harithakur @harithakur, Feb 23, 2021

I am suffering from constipation please suggest

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 11, 2023

In reply to @ripley "My GI Dr told me Miralax is safe to take every day. If I still have..." + (show)

Thank you ripley!

redfinch | @redfinch | Jan 11, 2023

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Is it safe to take Miralax everyday? thx all!" + (show)

All up ti your doctor Miralax spokesmab told me in 2?occasions

keona619 | @keona619 | Jan 12, 2023

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Is it safe to take Miralax everyday? thx all!" + (show)

Yes. Glad it works for you.

redfinch | @redfinch | Jan 19, 2023

In reply to @naiviv "Thank you. As a matter of fact my PCP told me to take Myralax instead of..." + (show)

Mayo is enrolling patients in a study of miralax impact on kidneys. Lets pursue this! I am currently taking ine teaspoon of Miralax daily with 2 tsp of benefiber. Need to improve water intake. Does anyone have more information te miralax and kidneys?

SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Jan 19, 2023

In reply to @naiviv "Have anyone who suffers from constipation has heard about Magnesium Oxide? I understand it comes in..." + (show)

I use Magnesium LOTION on my body for aches and pains. If I use a bit too much it has a laxative effect. However, it’s transdermal so the magnesium does not affect your organs! If you are constipated you can apply the lotion to your skin.
And it helps my arthritis pain…
I get the lotion or oil on Amazon.

redfinch | @redfinch | Feb 13, 2023

In reply to @ripley "What is working for me is one dose of Miralax daily, spaced a couple hours between..." + (show)

How much Citrucrl do you take daily? In past a full dose of Miralax is more than I can handle. Have cut it to alternate days and reduced dosage of Miralax at my Drs suggestion —still not resolving issues. For about 13 days I was functioning without any of above then constipation returned! Strange!

ripley | @ripley | Feb 14, 2023

In reply to @redfinch "How much Citrucrl do you take daily? In past a full dose of Miralax is more..." + (show)

I was taking two doses of Citrucel daily but cut it back to once daily because it was upsetting my stomach if I took it without food. Once a day works just as well for me as twice a day. Sometimes I use psyllium powder instead. I take a little less than a full dose of Miralax a day.

redfinch | @redfinch | Feb 14, 2023

In reply to @redfinch "Can Benefiber be a good substitute for Miralax that was Prescribed to be taken daily? Can..." + (show)

How long have you been taking Miralax daily? Am Trying to get off it daily — agree. Full dose too much

Keith Moon | @jcarndt | Feb 15, 2023

In reply to @sue225 "I use Senokot which isnt the best choice I do get cramping but not that excessive..." + (show)

"My problem became significantly worse after beginning Prolia injections for osteoporosis. Sorry not a big help, but try the senokot occasionally and see."

Are you still taking the Prolia injections ? I've been getting them for at least five years or more for steroid related osteoporosis. Now I'm beginning to wonder if the Prolia has screwed me up. I have chronic, every day is a battle, constipation.
I've had Crohn's disease for many years, and like most people, loose bm's were my main problem. Then at some point it started morphing into constipation and here I am. I missed my last shot that was due in late December and am now wondering if I should just stay off......

sue225 | @sue225 | Feb 15, 2023

In reply to @jcarndt ""My problem became significantly worse after beginning Prolia injections for osteoporosis. Sorry not a big help,..." + (show)

Be careful. Just stopping Prolia is risky behaviour! Puts you at risk for spontaneous compression fractures that can happen for up to 2 years after stopping without "relaying" on to another drug (one of the bisphosphonates). The longest you should go between injections is 7 mos.
Yes, I am still on Prolia. Now I am taking break from Senokot and on Miralax. Less cramping but tons of bloating.
I firmly believe it is the Prolia that has made my g.i. issues much much worse (both constipation and acid reflux). Now to get off I would have to do intravenous delivered Reclast and then be able to take break from drugs for a while. The Reclast can stay in system for 18 mos. Who knows what that drug will do?
Also I need a lot of invasive dental work and I think working on patients on bisphosphonates worries dentists even more than Prolia.
Please speak to your doctor re stopping Prolia. At the osteoporosis clinic I go go the endocrinologists would strongly advise against this as does Amgen the drug company that makes Prolia.
Are your g.i. issues better since you stopped?

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