Re: Lana From Bernie- was severe spinning etc

[Guest guest]

Hi Lana:

Thanks for the info. She has never had loose BM's or gas particularly,

just heart burn. Peadiatrician would only order prune jce which she

adamantly refused to drink, when she had a small anal tear from

constipation. Did you have to see a GI specialist to get this stuff

ordered. I very much distrust Canadian specialists as we have been

treated as neurotic or insulted so often it is too painful and a waste

of time to see these people and the barium x-rays they order just make

the constipation worse, irritate the bowel totally and are horrid for a

teen to endure. Is the Colon Cleanse strong or unpleasant to take as

she detests having loose B.M., even complains about taking milk of

magnesia and fearful of loose BM. from it, or triggering more nausea.

She does not get severe cramping for B.M.'s

What is the Miralx powder like to take and is it expensive?

I was hoping to find a simple herbal remedie.

Bernie

Re: for Lenore From Bernie- was severe spinning etc

> I am wondering what others have found effective for constipation?

She

> likes to eat nuts, cashews particularly to get extra salt and some

> protein in her diet. It really really seems to be meat that is the

big

> trigger as after consuming a couple of mouthfuls she can't bear to

eat

> any more of it.

Hi Bernie,

Has she been diagnosed with IBS or Diverticulitis?? It sounds like

one of those to me - just my opinion.

I had a HUGE problem with constipation. My doctor put me on Miralax

powder, and it has been a Godsend! I can't even take it daily now,

as I would have the opposite effect; but when I first began it, it

helped tremendously. I also take a fairly new drug out for

IBS/constipation, which is Zelnorm. I take one in the morning and

one at night. Then when necessary, I use the Miralax. I also take 6

stool softeners a day and an herb (Colon Cleanse) twice a day. As

you can tell, it's quite a problem for me.

As far as sweats and such, when I get the cramps associated with IBS,

I can get very light headed and sweaty along with nausea. I have a

medication (Hyoscamine Suf.) that I place under my tongue to relieve

the cramping.

I hope this helps. You can also reach me privately if necessary,

just let me know!

Love Lana

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Hi Lana:

Thanks for the info. She has never had loose BM's or gas particularly,

just heart burn. Peadiatrician would only order prune jce which she

adamantly refused to drink, when she had a small anal tear from

constipation. Did you have to see a GI specialist to get this stuff

ordered. I very much distrust Canadian specialists as we have been

treated as neurotic or insulted so often it is too painful and a waste

of time to see these people and the barium x-rays they order just make

the constipation worse, irritate the bowel totally and are horrid for a

teen to endure. Is the Colon Cleanse strong or unpleasant to take as

she detests having loose B.M., even complains about taking milk of

magnesia and fearful of loose BM. from it, or triggering more nausea.

She does not get severe cramping for B.M.'s

What is the Miralx powder like to take and is it expensive?

I was hoping to find a simple herbal remedie.

Bernie

Re: for Lenore From Bernie- was severe spinning etc

> I am wondering what others have found effective for constipation?

She

> likes to eat nuts, cashews particularly to get extra salt and some

> protein in her diet. It really really seems to be meat that is the

big

> trigger as after consuming a couple of mouthfuls she can't bear to

eat

> any more of it.

Hi Bernie,

Has she been diagnosed with IBS or Diverticulitis?? It sounds like

one of those to me - just my opinion.

I had a HUGE problem with constipation. My doctor put me on Miralax

powder, and it has been a Godsend! I can't even take it daily now,

as I would have the opposite effect; but when I first began it, it

helped tremendously. I also take a fairly new drug out for

IBS/constipation, which is Zelnorm. I take one in the morning and

one at night. Then when necessary, I use the Miralax. I also take 6

stool softeners a day and an herb (Colon Cleanse) twice a day. As

you can tell, it's quite a problem for me.

As far as sweats and such, when I get the cramps associated with IBS,

I can get very light headed and sweaty along with nausea. I have a

medication (Hyoscamine Suf.) that I place under my tongue to relieve

the cramping.

I hope this helps. You can also reach me privately if necessary,

just let me know!

Love Lana

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca

[Guest guest]

Did you have to see a GI specialist to get this stuff

> ordered.

No, Bernie, my doctor prescribed it for me with no problem, for the

IBS.

> Is the Colon Cleanse strong or unpleasant to take as

> she detests having loose B.M., even complains about taking milk of

> magnesia and fearful of loose BM. from it, or triggering more

nausea.

The Colon Cleanse is a pill - somewhat large, but I just take a sip

of water, hold it in my mouth, plop in the pill, tilt my head back

and swallow - easy! I'm not sure of the tase, cuz I don't taste it,

but I don't think it would taste great - but if she has no problems

taking pills, there shouldn't be a problem. I get it at a No Name

Nutrition, as it's cheaper there, with a larger bottle. Otherwise I

get it at GNC.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxc14080_333181_sespider/gnc_colon_formulas/g

nc_colon_formulas.htm

> What is the Miralx powder like to take and is it expensive?

The Miralax disolves completely in water, no taste, doesn't change

the consistancy. You do have to drink a full 8 oz. glass of water,

but then you should with the Colon Cleanse as well. As far as

expense, I don't think it's very expensive. Here is a website:

http://www.miralax.com/miralaxlaxative/index.htm

Love Lana