Chris
At Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Ginny King wrote:
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>Hi Laura,
>
>Yeah, you might want to talk to you P.M. I tried to find the articles
>regarding mineral oil and vitamin absorbtion but I've read so much
>lately that I can't put my fingers on it. I do seem to remember that it
>effects absorbtion of certain vitamins and minerals so maybe you can
>still take it but might need to boost the amount of certain supplements
>that you take. I will keep looking for the reports and will let you
>know if I find specifics. Ginny
>
>At Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Laura Newman wrote:
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>>Oops then - - - maybe I shouldn't use it until I see my P.M. to get my morphine dose increased on the 16th. I am taking these vitamins I got from a dr. (5 of those caplets a day with my largest meal which is lunch) so I can't afford to lose any nutrients. I, like you Ginny, can't afford it, although I don't believe I have Crohn's but, I do not eat well so I MUST take sups. I'll let you know what happens. Take care gang, we can get through ANYTHING as long as we hang together!!
>>
>>>>> Ginny King <gkinh@myrick.com> 08/19/99 06:44PM >>>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>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.
>>>
>>>>>> 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