Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I just scheduled a colonoscopy, and was told to do the following prep: Noon: Take 2 Dulcolax, then from 4-6p drink the miralax (I'll do as below w/ water instead of gatorade) and if I heard her correctly on the morning of the test a bottle of magnesium stearate. Has anyone ever done the last part? They also said to do a low-fiber diet for 2 days leading up to the prep. Thanks, Tasha Subject: Re: colonoscopy prepTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 8:56 PM I had the same prep instructions. I didn't flavor the Miralax with anything, just used water. Personally, I found it to be my easiest prep ever. The only problem I had was a little pain because the large volume of liquid got backed up behind my stricture (the prep was for surgery to remove said stricture).I drank apple cider, grape juice jello, and tea with honey on prep day as well.Good luck!HollyCrohn'sSCD 12/01/08>> I know this had been discussed many times, but I just got the instructions for the prep and want to know if it is legal and what to flavor it with...> > 238 gm bottle or miralax powder> 4 ducolax tablets (laxative)> > > At 12:00 n00n the day before take the 4 tablets, then 1 hour later start drinking.> > mix all miralax in 64 oz. water, drink 4-8 oz. every 20 minutes> > > How has this worked for people -- it is supposed to be easier... Thanks! Judy> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 At 02:23 PM 5/14/2010, you wrote: I just scheduled a colonoscopy, and was told to do the following prep: Noon: Take 2 Dulcolax, then from 4-6p drink the miralax (I'll do as below w/ water instead of gatorade) and if I heard her correctly on the morning of the test a bottle of magnesium stearate. Bisacodyl (Ducolax), which is often prescribed to " get you moving " before the vile drink, contains FOUR illegals. What I ended up using was Walgreen's Easy-Lax, in which the active ingredient is Docusate Sodium, 100 mg. The Easy-Lax did have a small amount of sorbitol, but I figured that was minor compared to lactose, sugar, confectioner's sugar and croscarmellose sodium in the Bisacodyl. The endoscopy nurse told me to take two of the Easy-Lax three hours before I began taking the TriLyte. Trilyte was what my gastro recommended. I would use the Easy-Lax. I would also make sure you have plenty of electrolyte solution on hand. What time is your test scheduled for? — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 It is scheduled for 2:30pm. I've never made the electrolyte solution - can you email the recipe? So, I'm okay taking 2 easy-lax and then the miralax mixed w/ water? Any idea on the magnesium stearate they want me to take the morning of the test? Thanks! I just scheduled a colonoscopy, and was told to do the following prep:Noon: Take 2 Dulcolax, then from 4-6p drink the miralax (I'll do as below w/ water instead of gatorade) and if I heard her correctly on the morning of the test a bottle of magnesium stearate. Bisacodyl (Ducolax), which is often prescribed to "get you moving" before the vile drink, contains FOUR illegals. What I ended up using was Walgreen's Easy-Lax, in which the active ingredient is Docusate Sodium, 100 mg. The Easy-Lax did have a small amount of sorbitol, but I figured that was minor compared to lactose, sugar, confectioner' s sugar and croscarmellose sodium in the Bisacodyl. The endoscopy nurse told me to take two of the Easy-Lax three hours before I began taking the TriLyte.Trilyte was what my gastro recommended. I would use the Easy-Lax. I would also make sure you have plenty of electrolyte solution on hand. What time is your test scheduled for? — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 At 03:17 PM 5/14/2010, you wrote: It is scheduled for 2:30pm. I've never made the electrolyte solution - can you email the recipe? So, I'm okay taking 2 easy-lax and then the miralax mixed w/ water? Any idea on the magnesium stearate they want me to take the morning of the test? http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes/r_019_00452.php The Easy-Lax definitely loosened my gut! I have not done the miralax, but if that's what your doc prescribed, that sounds OK. I have never used magnesoum stearate the way it's being suggested. Are you sure they aren't asking you to take magnesium CITRATE? — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Thanks, Marilyn. It might be magnesium citrate? I'll have to see when I get the instructions in the mail. Is mag citrate okay for us to take? It is scheduled for 2:30pm. I've never made the electrolyte solution - can you email the recipe? So, I'm okay taking 2 easy-lax and then the miralax mixed w/ water? Any idea on the magnesium stearate they want me to take the morning of the test? http://www.scdrecip e.com/recipes/ r_019_00452. php The Easy-Lax definitely loosened my gut! I have not done the miralax, but if that's what your doc prescribed, that sounds OK. I have never used magnesoum stearate the way it's being suggested. Are you sure they aren't asking you to take magnesium CITRATE? — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 At 06:30 PM 5/15/2010, you wrote: Thanks, Marilyn. It might be magnesium citrate? I'll have to see when I get the instructions in the mail. Is mag citrate okay for us to take? Well, magnesium citrate will clear the system, which is what we want for a colonoscopy. Just check for illegals in the clean-out junk, because it can affect you for weeks afterwards. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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