Could I please have benefit of experience on stool softeners? I am taking a new Rx med that is really causing me problems. I am drinking lots of water but I still need help! Naturally, I would like something that doesn't create the opposite problem. Thank you!
CarrieAnn
Feb 21, 2009 4:07 pm
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Whoa
Feb 22, 2009 7:53 pm
Hi Carrie Ann
The standard over the counter stool softener is Duccosate Sodium (Colace is a brand name); doseage anywhere from 100mg daily to twice a day, or 250mg. daily. You can titrate it with your judgement to keep things moving.
Some natural remedies: good old prunes or pruine juice daily; I have seen some folks here mention grape juice helps. Bet the ostomates here have good advice on that.
Hope this helps.
By the way...love your picture. What kind of horse?????
The standard over the counter stool softener is Duccosate Sodium (Colace is a brand name); doseage anywhere from 100mg daily to twice a day, or 250mg. daily. You can titrate it with your judgement to keep things moving.
Some natural remedies: good old prunes or pruine juice daily; I have seen some folks here mention grape juice helps. Bet the ostomates here have good advice on that.
Hope this helps.
By the way...love your picture. What kind of horse?????
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CarrieAnn
Feb 23, 2009 2:54 pm
Thanks much! I will try Colace. PJ works, for sure, but I am low-carb dieting and that puts me over my carb limit.
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Whoa
Feb 24, 2009 4:19 am
Hey Carrie Ann
I didn't stop to ask what type of ostomy you have???? If a colostomy, no problem to take stool softeners. Urostomy, no problem. If an ileostomy, you should NEVER need stool softeners or laxatives. Just checking.....
It would be great if you would write a new thread about yourself and your horse, riding. I've had one equestrian ostomate, and another with upcoming surgery. I get asked the questions, and can only answer technically that one should be able to do whatever they like post ostomy surgery. I'd love to hear first hand from you. I have horses, no stoma and a lousy rider myself...not a great one to give advice!
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I didn't stop to ask what type of ostomy you have???? If a colostomy, no problem to take stool softeners. Urostomy, no problem. If an ileostomy, you should NEVER need stool softeners or laxatives. Just checking.....
It would be great if you would write a new thread about yourself and your horse, riding. I've had one equestrian ostomate, and another with upcoming surgery. I get asked the questions, and can only answer technically that one should be able to do whatever they like post ostomy surgery. I'd love to hear first hand from you. I have horses, no stoma and a lousy rider myself...not a great one to give advice!
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OK, I know that was a bad one.....
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sweede
Feb 28, 2009 10:58 pm
Lactulose is aslo an excellent stool softer that can be taken on a daily basis, it is commonly prescribed for older people to help move the bowels along, it's worth asking your G.P if it is a sutible option for you.x