The sterorids were causing serious problems with constipation and not being able to "push" my Nero turned me on to a Herbal Tea called "Smoth Move" you can get it at any vitaman/herb shop. It's natural and great, does not upset your stomach (like a lot of pill and vegetable do), does not react to fast, and you can drink the amount your comfortable with. (Full cup was to much for me so 1/2 everyday.)
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I am affected up to my collarbone and it has affected my digestion. Regular fiber has the opportunity to move so slowly through me it dries up and creates a plug that becomes very dangerous. You can have a piece of your intestine die and it will kill you quicker than you can believe. I use reglan (metoclopramide) to help my stomach empty. I use Miralax aka glycolax but now generic (polyethylene glycol 3350) to move things through the pipe. It is not fiber, it is not absorbed by the body, it just slicks things along. You do have to adjust it as you get used to it so you don't have a blowout, but I just figured out how much to take depending on how much food I eat and it works great. I've been on this for about four or five years. I tried the other treatments and had so much trouble with cramps, lack of action and variability that this has been a dream for me. Best of luck.----- Original Message -----From: Regina RummelSent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:47 PMSubject: [TMIC] constipationYears ago, the doctor prescribed LACTULOSE to my mother after she had a stroke leaving her with major problems including a horrible case of constipation. He said that it doesn't irritate your bowels.Wondering if any of you even heard of it.Kevin, I would like to hear more about the herb you recommend.R
