I include Benefiber because I can mix it into anything and can't taste it. I also have orange flavored Metamucil that I mix into my fruit smoothies. Even including those in my diet, I still have trouble with the constipation when using pain meds. I have tried prunes and prune juice as well, but with no luck. So that is why I use the exlax. I have been reading what others do in case my situation grows worse as I age. I want a list of ideas. Best to be prepared.
Candle "Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going." ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds *********************************************************************** ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and constipation i'd be afraid to try exlax! i use metimucil and fresh fruit. especially with peaches being in season!! dianna The hospital had started me on Colace, but that takes too long for me. Instead, I use chocolate Exlax and it helps tremendously. If I had the choice, I would rather have loose stools because I get pain in my legs if I have to hold my urine too long. Pain kicks in my legs if I get constipated too, so I do anything to prevent it. -----Original Message----- From: Candle <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Aug 17, 2012 5:21 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and constipation The hospital had started me on Colace, but that takes too long for me. Instead, I use chocolate Exlax and it helps tremendously. If I had the choice, I would rather have loose stools because I get pain in my legs if I have to hold my urine too long. Pain kicks in my legs if I get constipated too, so I do anything to prevent it. Candle "Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going." ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds *********************************************************************** ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:59 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain and constipation What do you all take the constipation due to the meds? Meredith
