LM help
11-24-2008, 11:53 AM
im new but bear with me. i have to take oxicodone , and it really constipates me.the dr gave me polyethylene glycol 3350, and i would like to know if it is different from myralax it work a little bit , but i have to strain so hard. the med. also makes me sick some times.and i would like to know if i could take ***REMOVE** with it ,isure need help but dont no what to do. thanks Lm
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11-25-2008, 11:40 AM
I can tell you what I do for this. Everyone is different and not everything we all do works for everyone...that said...
I take Miralax every other day, stool softeners twice a day, as much fiber(fresh fruit and salads) as I can and drink lots of water. I also snack on prunes everyday-they actually taste great and they make some with an orange essence that is really tasty.
I am pretty regular-BM every other day-no straining- which is where I was before surgery and meds. Before I started the miralax and stool softeners I would get constipated and little "balls" would drop out and I had hemmeroids.I hated adding a bunch more to the meds I already take but if I get too backed up I get heart burn/reflux which is very uncomfortable and can make me throw up.
Isn't this a lovely topic? It comes up all the time-everyone has something that works for them. Be consistant! Try and stay ahead of the problem if you can.
Blessings,
Momz:angel:
I take Miralax every other day, stool softeners twice a day, as much fiber(fresh fruit and salads) as I can and drink lots of water. I also snack on prunes everyday-they actually taste great and they make some with an orange essence that is really tasty.
I am pretty regular-BM every other day-no straining- which is where I was before surgery and meds. Before I started the miralax and stool softeners I would get constipated and little "balls" would drop out and I had hemmeroids.I hated adding a bunch more to the meds I already take but if I get too backed up I get heart burn/reflux which is very uncomfortable and can make me throw up.
Isn't this a lovely topic? It comes up all the time-everyone has something that works for them. Be consistant! Try and stay ahead of the problem if you can.
Blessings,
Momz:angel:
lifeaftr40
11-25-2008, 12:59 PM
Try the Active yogut. Works for me
eyesworld
11-25-2008, 04:57 PM
it's 'Activia' and it's a lifesaver. Vanilla is my favorite. Very tasty
slipperyslope
11-25-2008, 09:34 PM
I take morphine which is very constipating. I use colace and metamucil daily and it works like a charm.