Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi Marg, I couldn't find your post, but recall you asked what dysnatremia is. As best I can find after a brief search, dysnatremia is a term encompassing two conditions: hyponatremia and hypernatremia. (UK spelling is dysnatraemia) These are terms that reflect imbalances in the tonicity (electrolyte balance – in this case sodium) of the blood plasma. Hyponatremia occurs when plasma sodium levels are too low and hypernatremia occurs when plasma sodium levels are too high. A more detailed description of each: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyponatremia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypernatremia My guess is that absent other medications being used and other factors (e.g., renal disease), the concern with miralax would be primarily the risk hypernatremia – due to the ability of PEG3350 to draw water into the intestines (taking away from the blood). However, the dysnatremia article Jeanne found describes also two patients with hyponatremia, but these two patients were taking diuretics and had pre-exisiting renal failure. So, the risks of developing either condition while taking Miralax likely depend on a variety of factors (other drugs being taken, pre-existing conditions, fluid intake, etc.). HTH. Best, > > > > > > I think how you posted the files on the link was so helpful, thank > > you. I was wondering if you could include the article I posted titled, > > " Fatal Disnaetramia Caused By Elective Colonoscopy " two of the three > > patients died after ingesting peg 3350 This article also states that > > they know if one has certain bacteria in the gut such as c-diff, it > > could result in death > > > thank you > > > Jeanie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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