question

November 25, 2005

My doc insists on the twelve hour ritual, and I seem to start feeling

withdrawal some days around hour 10 or 11.

However he's been very good about everything else (and that's after a

couple bouts with uncooperative pain docs, so I'm generally pretty

grateful.

I get relief starting around 45 to 60 minutes, some days full effect

takes 90 minutes.

I take 120 mg twice a day (that's a 40 and 80 mg every twelve hours).

It's a good drug if used for what we deal with.

My doc told me that for every person that needs and uses it correctly,

he's go 20 drug-addicted yay-who's trying to scam him for the buzz.

The pharmacists were a bit leery at first, but I've been on it for

almost a year, like clockwork, never run out early, etc. I've had some

insurance hassles and they've been great helping me work through

things in time so I don't run out.

I missed a dose one night, started having withdrawal, wondered why was

feeling so bad... at 6 a.m. I found the last night's dosage still on

the kitchen counter... AARRGGHH!!!

>

> I've been on Oxycontin since 1998. It definitely works for me.

February 5, 2006

Hello,

I do not post much, but i do read everything. A lot of doctors in the

area want my records before they will make an appointment. Is this

normal?

thanks nichole

February 5, 2006

Hi ,

It's normal sometimes, and not at others.

If you are being referred to a spec by your PCP, the PCP will forward

relevant records.

If you are changing doc (PCP) the new one will see you w/o records for

a 'new' or 'immediate' problem, but will insist on getting the records

from your last PCP. Otherwise, when you contact the new doc, he will

ask you to either bring the records with you or have them sent- then

schedule appt after they arrive. This is what I've experienced.

GBY

wrote:>

> A lot of doctors in the > area want my records before they will

> make an appointment. Is this normal?

February 5, 2006

It is usually customary to visit the doctor first before ordering a

tranfer of your medical records. However, with the shortage of

doctors in some areas it would appear the doctors are trying to

screen patients before accepting them.

They may want to screen out people with a lot of medical problems and

limit the number of patients on Medicare or Medicaid. It makes their

life much easier if they only have to deal with healthy people that

just need annual physicals and routine blood work etc.

Maybe someone you know could recommend a good doctor and help you get

established as a paitent.

wrote:

> A lot of doctors in the area want my records before they will

> make an appointment. Is this normal?

February 5, 2006

I do not know where you live, but I live in Kansas and before this lived in

Nebraska and never have I been asked to do that. I have not even heard of

someone being asked to do that. So around here it is not normal. Gwen

make an appointment. Is this

normal?

thanks nichole

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February 7, 2006

Hi , Yes doctors always want your records. It is very important

information. They know family history, past meds tried etc.... I would be

shocked if they didn't ask!

susanpaap@...

wrote:

A lot of doctors in the area want my records before they will make an

appointment. Is this normal?

November 2, 2011

I had my son on 1000mg of magnesium citrate for 6 months - then backed off whenever he started having loose stools. Now -- 4 years later -- he takes a 400mg capsule every once in awhile. I believe that the 14 months of miralax -- and maybe even an undiagnosed depletion of magnesium and other minerals had left his body needing it. IMO there is no risk to the dosage that gives bowel results. I also believe that a sustained gluten and diary free diet has been the best thing for him. You know the drill -- whole foods diet, lots of fruits and vegetables.

>> Hi everyone! I just have a question about magnesium. My son takes regular> natural calm--not the one for kids...--he had been taking 2 tsp. every day> for a while now--however, I read about magnesium poisoning and got> concerned so I moved him down to 1 tsp. well, of course now he's not going> well at all... so, is it safe to just go ahead and give him the 2 tsp? do I> really need to be concerned about magnesium poisoning? Any input would be> helpful---can't ask the Dr. --they want him on the Miralax and we> refuse--after him being on it for 4+ yrs and trying to undo damage--they of> course don't believe it---they finally said we could do whatever as long as> he goes...anyway, thanks for any help you can give.> > samantha>

November 3, 2011

, what side affects did your child endure? jeanieTo: miralax Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 8:18:41 AMSubject: question

Hi everyone! I just have a question about magnesium. My son takes regular natural calm--not the one for kids...--he had been taking 2 tsp. every day for a while now--however, I read about magnesium poisoning and got concerned so I moved him down to 1 tsp. well, of course now he's not going well at all... so, is it safe to just go ahead and give him the 2 tsp? do I really need to be concerned about magnesium poisoning? Any input would be helpful---can't ask the Dr. --they want him on the Miralax and we refuse--after him being on it for 4+ yrs and trying to undo damage--they of course don't believe it---they finally said we could do whatever as long as he goes...anyway, thanks for any help you can give.

samantha

November 3, 2011

Jeanie, he didn't really have any side effects--I had read about it and looked up how much a child (he's almost 8) should be taking and he's taking double---I thought he was fine but then got paranoid after reading a few things, so I moved him down. Shouldn't have done that---paying for it now!):

, what side affects did your child endure? jeanie

To: miralax Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 8:18:41 AM

Subject: question

Hi everyone! I just have a question about magnesium. My son takes regular natural calm--not the one for kids...--he had been taking 2 tsp. every day for a while now--however, I read about magnesium poisoning and got concerned so I moved him down to 1 tsp. well, of course now he's not going well at all... so, is it safe to just go ahead and give him the 2 tsp? do I really need to be concerned about magnesium poisoning? Any input would be helpful---can't ask the Dr. --they want him on the Miralax and we refuse--after him being on it for 4+ yrs and trying to undo damage--they of course don't believe it---they finally said we could do whatever as long as he goes...anyway, thanks for any help you can give.

samantha

November 3, 2011

A little comment on RDA/RDI -- it is really the minimum amount and the way they

arrived at the amount listed is amazingly unscientific.

I remember my kids pediatrician talking about how low the Vit D amount was --

that it should be changed to about 5 times the listed amount. ... and that was

from an MD!

This wikipedia about magnesium deficiency and the causes of such lists the many

reasons why someone might need magnesium -- anyone want to submit that PEG is

another drug that causes it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypomagnesemia

Additionally, other supplements can help, like B vitamins, Vit D, etc.

>

> > **

> >

> > , what side affects did your child endure?

> > jeanie

> >

> > ------------------------------

> > *From:*

> > *To:* miralax

> > *Sent:* Wed, November 2, 2011 8:18:41 AM

> > *Subject:* question

> >

> > Hi everyone! I just have a question about magnesium. My son takes regular

> > natural calm--not the one for kids...--he had been taking 2 tsp. every day

> > for a while now--however, I read about magnesium poisoning and got

> > concerned so I moved him down to 1 tsp. well, of course now he's not going

> > well at all... so, is it safe to just go ahead and give him the 2 tsp? do I

> > really need to be concerned about magnesium poisoning? Any input would be

> > helpful---can't ask the Dr. --they want him on the Miralax and we

> > refuse--after him being on it for 4+ yrs and trying to undo damage--they of

> > course don't believe it---they finally said we could do whatever as long as

> > he goes...anyway, thanks for any help you can give.

> >

> > samantha

> >

>

November 3, 2011

, type in side effects and hit search mail. There are many side effects that most don't know about b/c it's not on the label. Once you're read them, MOST, get an ahh...haaa...moment. Jeanie To: miralax Sent: Thu, November 3, 2011 8:13:32 AMSubject:

Re: question

Jeanie, he didn't really have any side effects--I had read about it and looked up how much a child (he's almost 8) should be taking and he's taking double---I thought he was fine but then got paranoid after reading a few things, so I moved him down. Shouldn't have done that---paying for it now!):

, what side affects did your child endure? jeanie

To: miralax Sent: Wed, November 2, 2011 8:18:41 AM

Subject: question

Hi everyone! I just have a question about magnesium. My son takes regular natural calm--not the one for kids...--he had been taking 2 tsp. every day for a while now--however, I read about magnesium poisoning and got concerned so I moved him down to 1 tsp. well, of course now he's not going well at all... so, is it safe to just go ahead and give him the 2 tsp? do I really need to be concerned about magnesium poisoning? Any input would be helpful---can't ask the Dr. --they want him on the Miralax and we refuse--after him being on it for 4+ yrs and trying to undo damage--they of course don't believe it---they finally said we could do whatever as long as he goes...anyway, thanks for any help you can give.

samantha

November 4, 2011

This is just one of the reasons why the children who took peg end up with the tics, tremors, etc. PEG can deplete magnesium severely Hypomagnesia..............see FDA adverse reactions to see just how many medical professionals have reported these side affects.........sad but true that PEG can cause hyponatremia hypocalcemiahypokalemia hypomagnesia To: miralax Sent: Thu, November 3, 2011 8:50:44 AMSubject: Re: question

A little comment on RDA/RDI -- it is really the minimum amount and the way they arrived at the amount listed is amazingly unscientific.

I remember my kids pediatrician talking about how low the Vit D amount was -- that it should be changed to about 5 times the listed amount. ... and that was from an MD!

This wikipedia about magnesium deficiency and the causes of such lists the many reasons why someone might need magnesium -- anyone want to submit that PEG is another drug that causes it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypomagnesemia