Miralax is a laxative and again, laxatives (long-term) create dependency and
after a few years (months???), your bowels will no longer function on their
own. That's fine if you are 80 but I'm only 44 and a laxative dependency is
NOT an option for me.
Katie
> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:24:28 -0500
> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
> To: adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com
> Subject: help for pain
>
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
Of
> Rebecca Tucker
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 11:13 PM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: Re: help for pain
>
> Miralax is the best thing I've had experience with. Once you know how
works
> for you, the amount and duration of use can be taylored to specific need.
> It's never caused pain or cramping and doesn't work like bulk-producing
> agents which tend to cause me more obstructions.
> Reba
>
> From: IAS Admin <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 5:31 PM
> Subject: help for pain
>
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
Of
> Al N.
> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:42 PM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: RE: help for pain
>
> The problem with that is that your body becomes dependent on laxatives,
even
> something as simple as Magnesium. It will work great for a few years but
> then what?
>
> Also, Magnesium can cause muscle pain if you take too much. I know this
> from experience.
>
> Katie
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:15:33 -0500
> > From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
> > To: adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com
> > Subject: help for pain
> >
> > Sender: chickenlegs1953@hotmail.com (Reynette Williams)
> > Subject: help for pain
> >
> > I have had 7 bowel obstructions in 3 years. The last time I was in the
> > hospital my surgeon told me to keep my bowels loose so put me on Colace
> > and Senakot 2 of each every night before bed. This has made a huge
> > difference, no obstructions since! The other issue is exercise. Be VERY
> > gentle! I overdid stretching in the pool, thought I was being gentle and
> > almost ended up in the hospital the next day! Walking is great and very
> > gentle stretching. Acupuncture can help with the pain in some people. I
> > also see a cranio-sacral specialist who is gentle. Helps somewhat. If
> > you don't want to try the colace and senakot try magnesium. Up the dose
> > til your bowel movements are loose, usually 3-4 pills a day. Magnesium
> > is also good for you, most of us are lacking in it. Hope this helps.
> >