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I have Diverticulosis and a Sliding Hiatal Hernia.

Posted by nthpokt @nthpokt, May 22 9:10pm

My doctor wants me to take Miralax and Psyllium in order to get regular bowel movements every day. Is there anyone on here who has taken these two together? Thanks!

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19281928 | @19281928 | May 23 10:10am

Yes I have to regularly for years . Mira lax is pretty safe , it's more natural, it pulls water into the colon , it's not a stimulant and can take a day or two to start working. I don't take both together. I take psyllium husk in the mornings.

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ezjersey719 | @ezjersey719 | May 23 2:52pm

Helped initially with constipation but gave me gas/bloating. I dialed it back until it felt better but still helped.

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nthpokt | @nthpokt | May 23 4:04pm
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Yes I have to regularly for years . Mira lax is pretty safe , it's more natural, it pulls water into the colon , it's not a stimulant and can take a day or two to start working. I don't take both together. I take psyllium husk in the mornings.

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@19281928
Thanks for the reply!
I am assuming that you take the Miralax at night?

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nthpokt | @nthpokt | May 23 4:07pm
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Helped initially with constipation but gave me gas/bloating. I dialed it back until it felt better but still helped.

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@ezjersey719
Thanks for the reply!
Did you start out with a full dose at first?

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ezjersey719 | @ezjersey719 | May 23 4:45pm
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@ezjersey719
Thanks for the reply!
Did you start out with a full dose at first?

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@nthpokt yes, Miralax after breakfast and Metamucil later in the day. I traded that for a different fiber supplement due to gas and bloating. Right now on an every other day routine with both. Still less than great but better. Good luck! It’s a drag.

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19281928 | @19281928 | May 23 4:59pm
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@19281928
Thanks for the reply!
I am assuming that you take the Miralax at night?

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@nthpokt I don't take it at any specific time as it's not like a laxative and won't give you that urgency, you will just have more normal movements. As with the psyllium husk, if you're not used to the fiber you can definitely get gas and bloating. Be sure and drink lots of additional water after drinking it, that helps

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