Re: Miralax and pain...flaxseed

[Guest guest]

I agree with Lorraine, 2 tsps is probably way too little. The CONSERVATIVE

recommendation is 1 TBS per day (which is 3 tsps). I have taken 4 TBS daily (4

doses, one TBS in each of my 4 daily protein shakes) from the beginning. Like

Lorraine, I found that this worked from the very first day. However, it is

important to get enuf water in as well. For me that's about 100 oz a day. Not

enuf

liquid will contribute greatly to constipation.

Carol A

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In a message dated 7/16/2003 10:33:16 AM Central Daylight Time,

rhapsdyblu@... writes:

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> Jaimie,

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> I know all of our bodies work differently, but on the flaxseed I have

> been using a minimum of 2 tablespoons per day. Maybe the 2 teaspoons

> is not enough. I found the flax seed worked almost immediately.

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> Thought it was worth mentioning. HTH

>

> Lorraine

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> I've been trying flaxseed (about 2 teaspoons) since the discussion a few

> months ago. Unfortunately, it's not helping much.

[Guest guest]

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I agree with Carol and Lorraine. I take about 3 TBS / day flaxseed

all in one serving and am VERY regular. I have always needed help

and was taking prunes before. Flaxseed adds extra " good " things to

us with the Omega 3's (I think) along with regularity. I would up

your dose considerably--esp. if you always have problems. Again,

lots of water is also key. My MINIMUM / day is over 64 oz. I

usually come in around 100 oz. I always squeeze a lemon wedge to my

32 oz bottle. Luckily, I can buy lemons at Costco to help w/the

cost. I love my water that way.

Good Luck,

Diane

LAP RNY 9/99

> > I've been trying flaxseed (about 2 teaspoons) since the

discussion a few

> > months ago. Unfortunately, it's not helping much.

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