MiraLAX....when to use it?

Do any of you take MiraLAX?

My nurse said to take it once a day. Is there a certain time of day that works best?

Thanks

My dr told me to make sure I bought some....
I've been using bacon and scrapple in place of it.

Why did she say to take it? Are you having some constipation?

I'm not sure why she said to take it every day. I'm not having constipation. I just asked her what I would do if I had it and she said just to take 1 dose every day.

Hopefully some of the vets will be by with some answers for you.  IMHOI wouldn't take it unless you need it.

 Hey Hon,
I didn't notice how far out you are, but if you have been taking painkillers the miralax maybe necessary as the can cause constipation.
Personally, when I am eating really low carb, I take a dose of Miralax in my evening deaff coffee as I can get very constipated without carbs.
I buy the walmart own brand version too, much less expensive.
Some people also take  stool softener.

Hugs,

Yorkie xx

I give the stuff to my son on a regular basis to keep him from fecal hording.  Typically I give it to him mid-morning so start to take effect in the mid afternoon/early evening.  I mix it with apple juice and stir like mad until you can see through the glass. 

If your post surgical, you can probly mix it into a protein shake, yogurt or something similar.  If you do, I'd suggest to mix it up and let it sit for a bit.

It works very gently but like the others suggested; I wouldn't use it unless you need it.  Best wishes!

Thanks, now I will know how to use it, if I need it

IMO there are other ways to prevent constipation.  I didn't have ANY problems with constipation during the first 6 months or so....just the opposite.

Once I started having issues I started this program which has worked for me:

Magnesium Oxide with every Calcium dose
More water than the 64 oz recommendation EVERY day
Adding fat to my diet
Popcorn (with loads of butter of course).

I've been really lucky and this has worked well for me.  I take A LOT of Calcium Citrate which is what causes some of us this problem IMO.  

Calcium Hydroxyapetite is a form of Calcium that may be less constipating that Calcium Citrate and there has also been some anecdotal evidence here on OH that is is more absorbable.

For severe constipation VitaLady uses this formula:

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4276854/Vita-Ladys-constipatio n-program/

If I was just starting to have constipation I would do this in this order:

Increase water and fat.
Add fiber (popcorn is my method
Add Magnesium Oxide

Then I would go to something like Colace next.

Good luck!!

~Becky

Thanks Beemer, this is great info