Perdiem - Bowel Disorders Message Board

RitaL · 04-20-2003, 09:48 PM

I have a bowel disorder which the Dr. couldn't even come up with a name for. However, for several years I was able to get some relief from my symptoms by using the Perdiem granules in the yellow bottle...which had Senna in it. Now they've quit making the granules and switched to a pill...which is not the same exact ingredients. What I am wondering is this...have any of you used the Perdiem granules, and what have you switched to now that they no longer make it? I am really upset about this, and don't know what to do.

Thanks for your help!

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~ Rita ~

mlgable · 04-20-2003, 11:21 PM

Perdiem comes in two formula's and the overnight formula has the senna in it. Senna is a laxative and the ingredient in Senekot. You might be better off to try fiber therapy with Metamucil 3 times a day and use colace aka docusate if the stools are hard and if no decent BM by the third day use a glycerin suppository. Perhaps Harry has more input on this one.

Harry · 04-20-2003, 11:26 PM

Rita,

I think Metamucil will give the same results. I think you just need a good fiber supplement that works as a bowel regulator and is safe to take daily. Just make sure you drink enough water daily and with Metamucil.

God Bless--- Harry

RitaL · 04-21-2003, 08:15 PM

Thank you both for trying to help, but the Metamucil doesn't work for me. The Dr. has me using Citrucel and the Perdiem with Senna. I have to use it every day. She didn't know the exact name of my problem, but she said it is a "mechanical" problem, and it is like my bowels try to expel themselves. All I know is that it is worse than awful. The Citrucel and Perdiem have helped more than anything I've every tried. And now that they quit making the Perdiem granules I don't know what I'm going to do.

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~ Rita ~

mlgable · 04-22-2003, 07:52 AM

You need to go back to the doc as there are tons of medications out there to try besides perdiem. Also if you give me a list of what is in the perdiem granules and I can look up a comparable product on the web for you. Senna is available in many forms so that would be one of the first things to try is a different form or senna but I would also consider a different routine since senna is a laxative and long term laxative use is not a good idea. I really think that trying some other form of bowel products with your doctors help is the best way to go since there are so many new products on the market.