Stool Softner
#311247 - 07/15/07 12:57 PM
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My doc has me taking 2 stool softners a day. One in the morning and one at night. On the package it said don't take more then a week but when I asked my doc he said I would and could stay on it longer. I hate the idea of laxatives but have been taking the stool softner. Is there any long term problems. So far and just been a few days it has helped but not with the bloating/gas or uncomfortable cramp feeling.
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I have been taking stool softner every morning for about 3 months. My doctor told me I could take it forever and wouldnt have any problems.
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Abby-IBS-C, Lactose Intolerant, fructose sensitive
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What kind are you taking? I take Miralax which is supposed to be the most mild and you can take it daily. You have to be careful with regular laxatives though. They can cause a build up of pigment in your colon which can cause pain as well. I never used to use them but have the pigment anyhow. The miralax keeps things moving and doesn't cause any pain. It does cause bloating in some people. I was told you can spilt the dose throughout the day to help.
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Susan
IBS-A, Gas, Pain, Reflux
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Miralax has been an absolute saving grace for me! I had been taking Milk of Mag. every night for approx 10years...YIKES!! But for the past 2 wks. I have taken Miralax and my acacia and have increased my fresh fruit consumption and other food items. I have felt pretty good. I am still a bit bloated and gassy but think its from the probiotic I have JUST started to take this past week. I feel the best I have felt in a long time! But my doctor also had told me to take a stool softener and that it wouldn't hurt me unlike laxatives. Keep up the good work and keep plugging away on your successes.
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My doc put me on colace it is over the counter 100mg 2 times a day. I may try only 1 time after I get more consistent. If I do that after awhile is it better at night or day? I sometimes feel nausea but not sure if it is from the colace is sometimes I'm nausea in general.I just don't want other problems and regardless of how long I used to not go I never wanted laxatives. This seems different. I'm glad you found things that work it makes a huge difference.
Edited by caprice (07/16/07 02:34 AM)
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