Re: Amitiza -- was Chronic Constipation-- need help with starting diet please :

[Guest guest]

I know the name is confusing, but Miralax is not a stimulant laxative. It is

more like a high-

powered stool softener. That's why it can take three days to work.

[Guest guest]

>

> I know the name is confusing, but Miralax is not a stimulant

laxative. It is more like a high-

> powered stool softener. That's why it can take three days to work.

>

Yes I also take MiraLax-- but I take Dr Schulze Formula #1 which has

Cascada Sagrada (Stimulent)listed as an ingredient (which is a

PolySacride= Illegal). That is the ONLY thing that has ever gotten me

to go. Before I found that, I had to do enemas 3 times a week or i

wouldnt go at all.

I would love it if i could just take the MiraLax/ and or Amitiza to

have BM. I worry what the long term effects of the stimulant are, but i

went a year and a half of not using any stimulants and not going at all-

- so I know the C wasnt a product of stimulant laxative abuse. :-(

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, that's tough. I assume you've tried plain old Milk of Magnesia. That

should not be

illegal.

[Guest guest]

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> Wow, that's tough. I assume you've tried plain old Milk of

Magnesia. That should not be

> illegal.

>

>

Yes i used that for awhile too. My Dr didnt recommend it and it

stopped working after awhile. I guess I could try it again. I have

Celiac Disease...so the C is my biggest symptom, and what lead me to be

diagnosed. I am HOPING that given a chance to heal that my BM will

return to normal-- or even just improve. So that is why i have decided

to start the SCD after beig Gf for 4 months-- I have been able to

reduce my dose of the stimulant in half (which i guess is good progress)

with the addition of Amitiza.

I just hate to be working so hard at this diet only to take an illegal

medication-- i might as well eat a chocolate chip!

[Guest guest]

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> Yes i used that for awhile too. My Dr didnt recommend it and it

> stopped working after awhile. I guess I could try it again. I have

> Celiac Disease...so the C is my biggest symptom, and what lead me to

> be

> diagnosed. I am HOPING that given a chance to heal that my BM will

> return to normal-- or even just improve. So that is why i have decided

> to start the SCD after beig Gf for 4 months-- I have been able to

> reduce my dose of the stimulant in half (which i guess is good

> progress)

> with the addition of Amitiza.

>

> I just hate to be working so hard at this diet only to take an illegal

> medication-- i might as well eat a chocolate chip!

This isn't my area of personal expertise - but just from observing

the list over the last year and a half, there was one person who

had severe C who was really benefitted by beginning to eat

nuts/muffins. That seemed to do the trick for her in terms of getting

her

back on track and keeping her regular.

Now responses are individual and it is possible it would have

the reverse effect on someone else, so keep that mind and

if you decide to try it, be cautious.

BTW, what is your name?

Regards,

Mara

[Guest guest]

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>

>

>

> > Yes i used that for awhile too. My Dr didnt recommend it and it

> > stopped working after awhile. I guess I could try it again. I have

> > Celiac Disease...so the C is my biggest symptom, and what lead me

to

> > be

> > diagnosed. I am HOPING that given a chance to heal that my BM will

> > return to normal-- or even just improve. So that is why i have

decided

> > to start the SCD after beig Gf for 4 months-- I have been able to

> > reduce my dose of the stimulant in half (which i guess is good

> > progress)

> > with the addition of Amitiza.

> >

> > I just hate to be working so hard at this diet only to take an

illegal

> > medication-- i might as well eat a chocolate chip!

>

> This isn't my area of personal expertise - but just from observing

> the list over the last year and a half, there was one person who

> had severe C who was really benefitted by beginning to eat

> nuts/muffins. That seemed to do the trick for her in terms of

getting

> her

> back on track and keeping her regular.

>

> Now responses are individual and it is possible it would have

> the reverse effect on someone else, so keep that mind and

> if you decide to try it, be cautious.

>

> BTW, what is your name?

>

> Regards,

>

> Mara

Hi Mara,

(I just changed my Alias-- but this is Wschmucks...now CeliacWhits)

My Name is Whitney. Thanks for letting me know about the nut muffins.

I really wasnt sure what to do about that, cause i didnt think i was

ready to introduce something like that yet, and was frustrated that

Elaine didnt really specify which muffins in her " constipation

protcol " . I think i will go back to my medecine, get regular for a

few days and feel cleared out, then try to start the nut muffins and

see if it helps. I appreciate your help!>

[Guest guest]

Nut flour goodies cause C for me too. Nothing gives me relief for any

extended periods of time. One day magnesium will work, then the next

week while taking it, I won't even go but feel like I really need to.

Prunes will work every once in a while. I haven't tried the beet

muffins with no nuts, but I think I might.

> This isn't my area of personal expertise - but just from observing

> the list over the last year and a half, there was one person who

> had severe C who was really benefitted by beginning to eat

> nuts/muffins.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 13 months

[Guest guest]

>

> Nut flour goodies cause C for me too.

When I realized that nut flour " binds " me up, I added more fruits and

veggies to my day, but also watch the amount that I ingest. If I have

eggs for breakfast, I'll have an scd sandwich for lunch, but won't have

the pancakes for breakfast and then a sandwich for lunch. This way, if

I feel I need a " bread " snack later during the day, I won't fear the C

as much. Don't forget to drink lots of water to help loosen things up.

Dianne

CD no meds

SCD 5 months, 3 months symptom free

[Guest guest]

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> Nut flour goodies cause C for me too.

When I realized that nut flour " binds " me up, I added more fruits and

veggies to my day, but also watch the amount that I ingest. If I have

eggs for breakfast, I'll have an scd sandwich for lunch, but won't have

the pancakes for breakfast and then a sandwich for lunch. This way, if

I feel I need a " bread " snack later during the day, I won't fear the C

as much. Don't forget to drink lots of water to help loosen things up.

Dianne

CD no meds

SCD 5 months, 3 months symptom free