Miralax
Hi:
My son is on miralix and it hasn't worked to well. No happy medium and if
you don't drink tons of water(he's 4) it makes the constipation worse. He
was put on flaxseed oil one day ago and it has worked wonders. He has high
IQ Asperger's Syndrome(a form of autism) which has bowel problems.Flaxseed
oil has been the first thing that has worked...we have tried everything.
Hope this helps. Deb
-------Original Message-------
From: adhesions@adhesions.org
Date: Monday, May 06, 2002 06:25:12
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
Subject: Millie
My last CT scan showed loops of bowel where my uterus used to be. That is
itself does not mean an obstruction. If you have an obstruction, you would
be vomiting within an hour after you try to eat and having unbearable pain.
There would be no question about going to emergency room. That is how it
happened to me. Even liquids would come back up right away. I think Karla
had pretty much the same response.
Try to not get stressed out about it; stress can make your nerves tighten
your muscles up, which will only aggravate your insides. Try to find
something else to focus on; maybe take up a hobby that isn't a physical one
like crochet, knitting, painting, reading a book, writing a book, bird
watching, etc. Are you on meds for the pain? Sometimes they cause your
bowels constipation. I used to take Colace occasionally. My pain doc just
gave me a script for a new one called Miralax to try. I can't recommend it,
as I haven't tried it yet. I am staying away from surgery at all costs. My
only surgery for a total obstruction was in 1982. Since that time I have
had partial hysterectomy (uterus) and a laprascope last year, which showed
adhesions again. There were so many she (Dr.) just backed her scope out and
said she didn't want to risk trying to do anything that way. I am so glad
she did as one little slip could ! have made things much worse. I know it
is a viscious cycle to keep going thru these things, but surgery doesn't
always work and things can get worse that way. Feel free to contact me at
any time. I am always willing to talk and try to help, even if it is just
listening or a shoulder to lean on. Gentle Hugs to you.