I was given iron supplements as a baby, grew up and have experienced constipation off and on as long as I can recall. I am 30 years old now, have taken Miralax on a daily basis for over a year (a friend of mine who was a nurse said it was safe as it does not alter your colon, only draws in water), and have no problems defecating.
I would like suggesting having a recall sticky thread in the pregnancy and maternal & child forums. One of the forum regulars in Pregnancy 18-35 posted a recall about a crib, I would have never heard about the recall if it wasn't for her. Not every parent has a source of information to get recalled items, and I think it would help a lot of new parents or parents in general if we could have a sticky thread for rcalled infant and children products.
I had the same problem. My doc also prescribed miralax. Im already swamped with other meds, so I decided to go natural to reduce the constipation. Try eating brown (wheat) instead of white and lots of green veggies (greens, spinach). It has done wonders for me.
The beginning of my pregnancy my OB said I could take miralax to help with constipation, but now that I am 37w4d is it safe to take? I don't want to take it if it's going to affect baby in any way.
Has anyone had miralax?
I am 10wks preggo and was wondering if Miralax is safe to take for constipation during pregnancy....I am very constipated and have been drinking Metamucil 2 times a day without any effectiveness....my husband is a pharmacist and says that it is safe because it doesn't enter the bloodstream, but I do not want to take something unless I know that it is safe. I have seen where it is category c. Thanks for your help....
I responded to you a few days ago under the poll thread where you asked the question but I guess you didnt see my response! You can buy Better 'N Peanut Butter at any kind of health food store (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Safeway, Fairway etc) I already visited their website and they have a message on the main page up saying their products arent affected by the recall and I'm pretty sure the recall is contained to snack products rather than actual jars of peanut butter.
As long as you use opiates or synthetic opiates you will fight constipation, plane and simple. Me too. Like Vicki said "Miralax" is what I use. Walmarts got a copy, don't recall the name. You have probably already tried to notice which foods stop you up. If your intestines are alright, then it's a fiber thing. And of course water. I've had part of my gut's removed and fight it every single day.
I have some miralax from my daughters constipation but was wondering if it is safe while pregnant? I am 22 weeks as of today. If it is sage about how much do i take? How often?
Hi guys its been a while but unfortunately I' m back. I noticed a bump on the underside of my ball sack, it is raised skin colored with bump with a dark red top to it. Its painful, and I dunno if its a syphilis chancre or not. I had protected oral sex back on June 9th and I don't recall her licking or putting her mouth there, so I would like to know. I poked at it once and squeezed, and a clear liquid mixed with some blood came out of a small hole at its base.
For those on Heparin: my RE's office told me there has been a recall on Heparin manufactured by Baxter. Here's some more information: http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/news_room/news_releases/2008/02-28-08-heparin.html
check with your Dr.
I recently had a colonoscopy and the doctor said I have Melanosis but it's nothing to worry about. I asked him what causes that and he said overuse of laxatives. I told him that I only take Miralax, but he said Miralax doesn't cause this. What else can cause Melanosis? I take quite a few supplements: Daily multiple vitamin, Vit D3, Resveratrol, CoQ10, Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Saffron, Fish oil. Could one of those be the cause?
he told me that I could use miralax and gatorade and it would be fine..I mean really I got the bathroom anywhere from 2 to 7 times a day, the prep is all I need to push me over the top...so I am hoping that I will be able to tolerate the prep and the colonoscopy will go fine.
A couple of other things, I do take things over the counter to attempt to slow down this condition..
Was constipated and had small pencil stools, had x-rays done and they found an impaction...I was told to take miralax, milk of magnesia, and a glycerin suppository every day and check back in two days...
I could not wait as my anxiety was through the roof the next day...I went to emergency room and had more x-rays and impaction was gone...still advised to take miralax on a lesser dosage and check back in one month...
I am still having the pencil shaped stools...can Miralax be causing this?
This is on top of a strong oral medication (Amitiza) and magnesium. With Miralax, I get the stuff in the bottle and take 1 1/2 capfuls once a day and as needed.
Usually the doctor will set the due date based on what the first ultrasound said. As I recall, in your first ultrasound, the embryo was too small to even be sure it was an embryo. That hasn't changed. Please see a therapist if you can't stop obsessing over unrealistic scenarios.
As I recall, the solution was also pretty expensive, whereas you can buy a bottle of Miralax and some Crystal light packets for about $10 - $15. The drawback with the Miralax solution is that you have to drink an entire gallon of it (1/2 gallon - 1 - 8 oz glass every 20 minutes, then later, the other 1/2 gallon at the same 20 minute intervals). This, in addition to lots of water or other clear liquids as instructed by your doctor.
A lady I have chemo with (also on topo), mixes the Miralax in warm prune juice and says it works great. You can also take stool softeners with the Miralax. Hopefully, the chemo will take care of the tumors on/by your Mom's colon.
IF your Mom goes on iron, there is a new pill "HEMAX" (an Rx) that is a combo of Vitamin C, Iron, and stool softener. You need to take iron with Vitamin C for good absorption.
Good luck .. don't know anything about Gemzar ..
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