Re: Narcotics and constipation

[Guest guest]

I've found that a senna-based laxative helps me. Ex Lax is an

example but most major drug stores have a lower-cost alternative in

their own brand. Just compare labels.

wrote:

> I have been on oxycontin for over a year and never had any

> problems having regular bowel movements. Then about 1 month ago I

> had to switch to hydromorph contin and it is getting worse everyday.

> I have tried that powder you add to drinks and stool softener tablets

> but nothing seems to be working. I am drinking as much water as I

> can. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Guest guest]

cola989 wrote:

> I have been on oxycontin for over a year and never had any

> problems having regular bowel movements. Then about 1 month ago I

> had to switch to hydromorph contin and it is getting worse everyday.

> I have tried that powder you add to drinks and stool softener tablets

> but nothing seems to be working. I am drinking as much water as I

> can. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I had to up the amount of powder, softeners etc. that I was taking. Also added

in a vegetable laxative to use once a week. I also keep those icky glycerine

suppositories at the ready.

Someone posted, way back when, that they took a stool softener capsule every

time they took a drug. I started doing that and it has helped. I also switched

to Benefiber from the Metamucil type fibre drinks. It's a lot easier to get

down, so I find I am more apt to use it. I can mix it in my coffee without even

noticing it is there. It costs a little more, but I think it's worth it.

--

Lyndi

[Guest guest]

You might want to try MiraLax. It doesn't interfere with any other medications,

can be taken any time of day, doesn't taste like anything and definiftely helps

with constipation.....

www.miralax.com

Jan

cola989 wrote:

I have tried that powder you add to drinks and stool softener tablets

but nothing seems to be working. I am drinking as much water as I

can. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Guest guest]

Howdy ya'll...

Remember the old saying there is a silver lining in every cloud? The

best cure for constipation for me is I have IBS, the kind

without " it " . Kinda makes me almost normal. What a concept!!!

Thought someone might get a kick out of this " side effect " of my pain

meds. No clue how to make it work for you though. Good luck finding

something that works.

> You might want to try MiraLax. It doesn't interfere with any other

>medications, can be taken any time of day, doesn't taste like

>anything and definiftely helps with constipation.....