Re: Re: Ask a Patient

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Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu? Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freezeProducts with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel prepsGoLytelyNuLytelyMiralaxwhat you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyoneTo: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, thank you for clarifying, wrong chemical. it is GoLylely or Miralax this practice uses. I ran magnesium citrate by my dr and she didn't think it provided a thorough enough cleanse by itself for a good colonoscopy read. Sounds like it depends on the practice - have people been successful with mag citrate alone? Carol

Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu?

Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freeze

Products with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel preps

GoLytely

NuLytely

Miralax

what you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyone

To: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>

[Guest guest]

You are correct.........it depends on which practice you use............they use mag citrate everyday for colonoscopy clean out...........that's what I used. If you are trying to avoid PEG, Dulcolax tablets contain PEG also, in which, when they prescribe the GoLytely, they also tell you to take dulcolax tabs along with it. It's only upon taking will you find out if you are allergic to GoLytely or not, and they have you drink a container bigger than a gallon of milk. IF you are allergic, you get swelling of the throat, etc. If it were me, I'd much rather take Mag Citrate which doesn't cause this kind of reaction, and isn't a toxic chemical. To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:10:18 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

Oh yes, thank you for clarifying, wrong chemical. it is GoLylely or Miralax this practice uses. I ran magnesium citrate by my dr and she didn't think it provided a thorough enough cleanse by itself for a good colonoscopy read. Sounds like it depends on the practice - have people been successful with mag citrate alone? Carol

Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu?

Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freeze

Products with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel preps

GoLytely

NuLytely

Miralax

what you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyone

To: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>

[Guest guest]

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Inform your doctor immediately if you have excessive number of bowel movements, persistent diarrhea, or rectal bleeding while using this medication.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any

symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-.Does polyethylene glycol 3350 Oral have any side effects?To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:28:33 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

You are correct.........it depends on which practice you use............they use mag citrate everyday for colonoscopy clean out...........that's what I used. If you are trying to avoid PEG, Dulcolax tablets contain PEG also, in which, when they prescribe the GoLytely, they also tell you to take dulcolax tabs along with it. It's only upon taking will you find out if you are allergic to GoLytely or not, and they have you drink a container bigger than a gallon of milk. IF you are allergic, you get swelling of the throat, etc. If it were me, I'd much rather take Mag Citrate which doesn't cause this kind of reaction, and isn't a toxic chemical. To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:10:18 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

Oh yes, thank you for clarifying, wrong chemical. it is GoLylely or Miralax this practice uses. I ran magnesium citrate by my dr and she didn't think it provided a thorough enough cleanse by itself for a good colonoscopy read. Sounds like it depends on the practice - have people been successful with mag citrate alone? Carol

Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu?

Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freeze

Products with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel preps

GoLytely

NuLytely

Miralax

what you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyone

To: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>

[Guest guest]

Yes, I thought of that after reading the package insert - they ask you to drink the gallon at one sitting and then look for a reaction. I canceled my colonoscopy while I do my research. Now I need to find a practice that will use mag citrate alone - what about stress on the kidneys from mag citrate in high doses? Did you research that? Carol

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have excessive number of bowel movements, persistent diarrhea, or rectal bleeding while using this medication.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-.

Does polyethylene glycol 3350 Oral have any side effects?

To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:28:33 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

You are correct.........it depends on which practice you use............they use mag citrate everyday for colonoscopy clean out...........that's what I used.

If you are trying to avoid PEG, Dulcolax tablets contain PEG also, in which, when they prescribe the GoLytely, they also tell you to take dulcolax tabs along with it. It's only upon taking will you find out if you are allergic to GoLytely or not, and they have you drink a container bigger than a gallon of milk. IF you are allergic, you get swelling of the throat, etc. If it were me, I'd much rather take Mag Citrate which doesn't cause this kind of reaction, and isn't a toxic chemical.

To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:10:18 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

Oh yes, thank you for clarifying, wrong chemical. it is GoLylely or Miralax this practice uses. I ran magnesium citrate by my dr and she didn't think it provided a thorough enough cleanse by itself for a good colonoscopy read. Sounds like it depends on the practice - have people been successful with mag citrate alone? Carol

Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu?

Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freeze

Products with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel preps

GoLytely

NuLytely

Miralax

what you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyone

To: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>

[Guest guest]

There is evidence that even an enema can cause renal failure so with that said, going with the least toxic method in my eyes would be most logical. Do your own survey and call multiple offices and find out what they use. You will find that some use mag citrate and some use the PEG products. Just so you know, the PEG products are in every hospital across America and they supply them with their product! ☺To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:42:03 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

Yes, I thought of that after reading the package insert - they ask you to drink the gallon at one sitting and then look for a reaction. I canceled my colonoscopy while I do my research. Now I need to find a practice that will use mag citrate alone - what about stress on the kidneys from mag citrate in high doses? Did you research that? Carol

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have excessive number of bowel movements, persistent diarrhea, or rectal bleeding while using this medication.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-.

Does polyethylene glycol 3350 Oral have any side effects?

To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:28:33 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

You are correct.........it depends on which practice you use............they use mag citrate everyday for colonoscopy clean out...........that's what I used.

If you are trying to avoid PEG, Dulcolax tablets contain PEG also, in which, when they prescribe the GoLytely, they also tell you to take dulcolax tabs along with it. It's only upon taking will you find out if you are allergic to GoLytely or not, and they have you drink a container bigger than a gallon of milk. IF you are allergic, you get swelling of the throat, etc. If it were me, I'd much rather take Mag Citrate which doesn't cause this kind of reaction, and isn't a toxic chemical.

To: miralax Sent: Tue, September 27, 2011 8:10:18 AMSubject: Re: Re: Ask a Patient

Oh yes, thank you for clarifying, wrong chemical. it is GoLylely or Miralax this practice uses. I ran magnesium citrate by my dr and she didn't think it provided a thorough enough cleanse by itself for a good colonoscopy read. Sounds like it depends on the practice - have people been successful with mag citrate alone? Carol

Propylene glycol is different.........not what you take for a colonoscopy. It's Polyethylene glycol. Poly was added to the ethylene glycol molecule. ethylene glycol is anti-freeze, yes, you heard right, this is what they give for a colonoscopy bowel cleanse, sad hu?

Magnesium citrate seems to be the safest on the market and isn't made from a derivitive of anti-freeze

Products with PEG Polyethylene glycol bowel preps

GoLytely

NuLytely

Miralax

what you posted below only adds merit to what we've found creating this group. No matter what country you're from or who you talk to, the side affects are all the same...............and consistant with everyone

To: miralax Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 7:52:44 PMSubject: Re: Ask a Patient

Hi All,

I'm new to the group, so this may have been discussed before, but I just ran across Askapatient.com, where people review drugs they've tried. There is a Miralax section and I'm only through page one, but there are almost 400 reviews. Maybe some of the same people are in this group and this is old news to you, but wanted to bring it up.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20698 & name=MIRALAX

I'm looking for alternatives to propylene glycol before a colonoscopy - has anyone used colon hydrotherapy instead?

Carol

they may be busy

To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Mon, September 26, 2011 12:27:12 PMSubject: Re: Re: Dr. Phil

PS: Maybe if everyone makes a pact to send the same email on the same day we might make some noise. I would be happy to work with each of you all and we all set a date to send an email telling him what we have all been through maybe in numbers we can make some noise. what does everyone think?

Amy

To: miralax Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:38 AMSubject: Re: Dr. Phil

in the past 2 years I have been through hell with my dd, I havent posted in a while but Ive been checking in. I want you to know how important this group has been, often you were the only reason I wasnt convinced by drs. and therapist that Im a crazy/bad mom. knowing im not alone I can stay sane. my dd was diagnosed with aspergers for many of the side affects she got from peg. Asd kids are more health fragile, but too often their autism gets them,their illnes, and their parents dissmissed. I have prayed that someone will hear my story, believe me and stop poisioning kids with peg!>> I think we should call Dr. Phil. He's intelligent, has resources to investigate > and has a heart of gold when it comes to children. > > > > Any thoughts? I've thought long and hard about this for almost 11 years and I > think we have enough information to move forward. > > > Is there anyone who would be willing to tell their story to back up this > argument?>