miralax??
#144379 - 01/30/05 11:41 AM
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I actually had to stop taking miralax because even though I have mostly IBS-C it was making my now be IBS-D. What is worse?????
I also added digetive enzymes to my meal to see if that helps in any way!!! Any comments on those????
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I was taking miralax (well the generic) twice a day. I called my Doctor and told her I was having "D"..even though I am IBS-C (pain predominant). She said to cut down to once a day. Now actually, I mix it a little below the line on the cup once a day and I am having (taking acacia too) normal, soft bm's - yahoo!!
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Lisa
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I would think taking acacia with the miralax would be too much! I am a bit scared to start another supplement like acacia that you have to do very carefully!
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I take acacia with my miralax in the morning on an empty stomach and go right after breakfast. No cramps or anything, and no violent BM's, although they are very soft. You may want to experiment with it. Good luck.
JEssica
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I am sorry but I am not familiar with acacia. I thought I heard of everything - what exactly is it???
thanks for helping!
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hey!
what is miralax? can you only take it for a little while or is it safe for long-term use? i think im confused on what acacia really is. what is it exactly? a stir-in fiber? does it work like a SFS or like a laxative?
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I am glad someone else is confused on acacia. Miralax is a prescribed laxative from a dr. I was taking it twice a day (mixed with tea) but it then gave me D so I just stopped. I probably should go back to once per day - I dont't know.
I am waiting for an answer on acacia also
thanks for writing!
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I just noticed you are from Illinois. I am from Illinois also - near Chicago - Elmwood Park - ever heard of it? Where are you from????
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Acacia is a SFS like Citrucel or Benefiber but it is organic and does not have any additives or sugars. You can mix it with water, food, juice, whatever. Hope that helps. I take Miralax once per day. It is a laxative, but it is prescribed by a doctor. It is not a stimulant laxative and is not harmful. It draws water to the colon, kind of like a stool softener, and that's what causes you to go.
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So acacia is not a laxative - it is a soluble fiber supplement to help relax the colon more? Is that why you could take acacia quite a few times during the day if you want or need to (empty stomach)? then you still take your laxative for other reasons (constipation)? correct??
I am obviously new to all of this
Thanks for responding!
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Right, you want to take in a good amount of soluble fiber as well as insoluble. Although, most of us don't get enough soluble fiber, which is why something like Acacia, Citrucel, or Benefiber is best opposed to Metamucil, etc. It will help stablize the tummy and then make it easier to have a bowel movement. One or two doses will not make you go. Your body needs to slowly take it in and you need to increase it slowly so that your body will become accustomed to it. You want to get to around 15 grams of soluble fiber per day. If you start at 15, you will get too bloated, cramped, etc. So, start with a couple grams and work your way up. I use Miralax as an extra boost, because right now the fiber alone is not making me have regular bowel movements. I'm still new to all the fiber supplements. However, when I take my miralax and a dose of acacia in the morning, versus miralax alone, on an EMPTY stomach before breakfast, the bowel movement I get after I eat is MUCH better and I feel more relieved. I notice now that the more soluble fiber and even insoluble fiber I take in per day, the bowel movements are greater. I hope I helped you. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
Jessica
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I take one capful of Miralax in the morning. I've noticed that if I don't use Acacia, I have nice soft bm's, but if I use the Acacia at anytime during the day, I get a little C and hard bm's again.
Anyone else notice that?
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Re: miralax??
#144729 - 01/31/05 07:24 AM
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michele
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If miralax twice a day was giving you D, than try cutting it to once a day! You can even go to half a cup once a day! I take miralax every morning with the acacia mixed right in. If I travel or eat something that makes me C, I'll add in a second dose or if I happen to get a little D, I'll cut back for a day or two. You can totally play around with the dose to find what works best for you.
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I haven't noticed that. I usually will have that same cocktail in the morning, BM after breakfast and then usually again after dinner, but not as "good" of one. Like Michelle said, you may need to play with the dose. I tired taking 2 doses for a couple days and that seemed to slow me down more than speed things up.
Jessica (Miralax user too!)
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I don't think I need two doses. Sometimes I have to cut back because the one dose gets me going so much. So I've got to figure out how to add some SFS into the equation without getting C.
Thanks for your reply! It really helps to talk to others in the same situation. 
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Hi Everyone:
My doctor just prescribed Miralax for me as the Acacia has not been enough by itself. I tried increasing my dose from 2 TBS to 3TBS but got too gassy and had to cut back. The doctor said that Miralax is a perfectly safe organic laxative. The ingredient sounds a bit scary to me Polyethelene Glycol, is this really safe to use? The name doesn't exactly sound organic to me, it sounds like something that belongs in my car rather than something I should ingest... I read one post about someone being pregnant and their doctor telling them to stop taking Miralax as it might not be safe. If there is a question of safety in pregnancy, then why wouldn't there be a question for everyone else? Just trying to eductate myself before taking this medication. Anyone have any medical information they can share on this?
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Jody Champlin
Holden, MA
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Re: miralax??
#146865 - 02/04/05 06:25 PM
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Tissy
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My daughter takes miralax (unfortunately she has my tummy problems at age 5) and it didn't have that effect on her, maybe it was the dosage? The doc upped her dosage b/c it wasn't relieving her C. As far as which is worse D or C? Well I am an A (alternate btwn D and C). And I have to tell ya the C is very painful but I would much rather have that then the explosive D when out in public. Embarassing sounds and smells cannot be masked but pain can be masked at least a little. But I rather have neither. Ha! Wishful thinking I know.
Good Luck,
Christie
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Christie
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Hello... I take Miralax and have been doing so for about 6 months now. It's helped alot...I actually just saw my doctor and asked him if it is safe to take when I get pregnant and he said yes, because it is simply drawing water to the colon and is not a stimulant laxative. Michelle on here also said her doctor said it was okay and even prescribed miralax to his own pregnant wife. I have not heard any negative medical things about it... Michelle and I actually take our miralax with a dose of acacia and it gives things an extra boost. It may not work for you, but you might want to experiment. Good luck.
Jessica
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i just started on it about four days ago, and it just worked today (i kept adjusting the dose upward as my doc said to)
but all of this time i have been incredibly thirsty. does this happen with others?
after using it for awhile can i expect to be less thirsty?
i know we need to drink a lot but sheesh, my mouth feels like its the desert 
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