One small word of warning on the mineral oil. It coats the bowel and causes malabsorbsion of certain vitamins and minerals. Other than that if it works for you great!! I personally can't take it because of the Crohn's which can cause severe diarrhea ie. I already have trouble getting the nutrients that I need. But lord a mighty, when things "stop" the pain is unbelievable. Maybe I could take it only on the times that I need it? Does it work that quickly or do you get relief only after taking it for several days? Let me know. Take care. Ginny
At Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Laura Newman wrote:
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>Sherry, thanks loads for the extra info. I suffer VERY badly from constipation and am on a regimen using Senekot (sp?) from my P.M. dr. I STILL feel like I am being sliced into when I go even though I am on this regimen. I am buying a bottle tonight and start! I can't wait! It will be soooo nice to be regular again and HOPEFULLY, little or no pain when I DO go. And yes, who would have thought we would be talking about "to go or not to go, that is the question" tee hee hee!! Love and prayers to all.
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>>>> sherry <smgqueen@aol.com> 08/18/99 09:13PM >>>
>I was very skeptical about trying mineral oil, but the ER doctor assured
>me there was no smell or taste. He was right!!! Mineral oil is sold as
>a lubricant laxative, it is odorless, tasteless and colorless. I have
>had many surgeries on my intestines and bowel obstructions. It is so
>important to keep things moving. Those of you who are having problems
>with constipation, please give it a try. It just dawned on me, did you
>ever think we would be talking about laxatives on the internet? :)
>Sherry