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Don't be worried about a colonoscopy eithor. Other than drinking some fluids that don't taste too good, and keeping the seat warm, the proceedure itself is very easy to go through. I had no discomfort whats so ever. Even the IV didn't hurt. It also helps if you like your doctor, just because it is an embarassment if you know what I mean. I happen to really like my doctor so I was relaxed to begin with. take care. ginnie

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Originally Posted by ger715 (Post 839307)

Hi Bobby, I had terrible blockage and, even tho I took Miralax, the most that came thru is called "ribbon". Because of the blockage, these are thin like that might get thru.

I found an article on the internet that is of great help. The article mentioned constipation from narcotics is not the same that other people not on narcotics have so it has to be treated differently. First, was to break thru the blockage and that is to take a10 oz bottle of Magnesium Citrate. I got the Crape flavor. Taste is not the greatest; but you need to drink all of it. Then start dosing with Phillips of Magnesia - 2tbls. evening and 2 tbls. a.m. From then on take the Phillips 2 tbls. daily (whatever time is best for you) I frequentily take late a.m, and can help during evening. If I start to feel some blockage, I go back to taking the 2 tbls. a.m. and p.m.

Should the blockage occur again, you will need to take another Magnesium Citrate. I had to take that over a period of a few days twice to get things working. Did the lemon flavor; didn't like at all; but neither taset great; but need to be done. I thought there might be something worse going on as well. The blockage was sooooo bad. Now every day, faithfully use the Phillips. I do keep a bottle of the Magnesium Citrate in the cabinet should I need it agaiin. Unblievable what these meds can do. I even had some blood mixed during the first few days after using the Citrate because things were getting unstuck. The blood was only temporary. (other then my hemmorids; but you know the difference)

Good luck. Tho it is upsetting, things will come out in the end (punn intended).

A few months ago, my brother was so blocked up, he had to go to the ER where they broke up with gloved hand. I did not want to do that, so like it or not, I drank the Magnesium Citrate.

Bobby, forgot to mention, drinking at least 8 oz. of water after taking the Phillips is a must.

thank you for all the information. when you were blocked, did you go intermittently with help from something else like a suppository. I have been having trouble for a few months and was hoping things would straighten out. i wwent on a high protein diet which may have been the cause unless it something much worse. i will get some phillips and magnesium citrate and try it. i don't know if i should wait for the first doctor before i try the magnesium citrate or not.
i am thinking of calling the office back at three to see why he hasn't returned my call.i am really scared that the colonscopy will find something awful.
bobby

Dear Bobby,

please talk to the doctor before tinkering with other solutions or booking a colonoscopy.

while a flush with citrate should be safe, you should still see what he has to say about it. if it's what i'm thinking, i.e. the preparation used pre-colonoscopy - in the same qty, the stuff will and induce diarrhea for several hours ... very very very NOT fun.

please call the doc and let him guide you. everyone here is different and our experiences are valid in individual contexts. you need to have an individual and expert evaluation. please take this one step at a time and do not let the anxiety overrun you into doing impulsive things to get fast results.

the doc may tell you the med he gave you needs more time to work, or he may increase the dose, or add something. you can ask him about the solutions suggested here, also, but please don't proceed without his blessing.

i don't think anything is terribly wrong. i think the diet altered your motility pattern and it will take a bit to get things "going" again. ;)

love

~ waves ~

dear waves
i called the first doctor back and he returned my call. he said i should wait a few days for the miralax to work and it will work and if i wanted to try phillips milk of magnesium but the citrate of magnesium was strong and asked if i had ever used it before. i said no. he said if i wanted i could use it and it would really clear me out. he seemed pleased that i called for a colonscopy. that doctor still hasn't called me back.
I hope you are right about the diet. I still am on a quasi diet and eating only when i am hungry. tonite i think i am skipping supper. i had a bowl of oatmeal in the afternoon.
then on top of things i got a jury summons. i had sent in a letter from dr. m a few months ago when i first got a form which i guess they ignored and this time since it was a summons sent in a photocopy and said they had the original and had just seen my doctor and hope this would due. I am spinning.
love
bobby

Bobby

When I had this kind of problem. And had to do something. And went
to urgent care. I ended up having a xray or ultrasound, can't remember
which. That is when they figured out it was a blockage, and gave
me the liquid to clear it up.

I have had a couple of Colonoscopies also.

Donna:grouphug:

[I agree with waves, don't get a colonoscopy unless you are told by a specialist that you really need one. enema is much less hard on a body than the citrus solution. Waves is right, it will sit you on the potty for a long long time. Usually that is given before a colonscopy only. Try the milder stuff first Bobby, the good old self help remedies. You will be OK. ginnie

I am glad he called you back.
Jeff got called for jury duty but he teaches which would be a hardship to replace so I think that he doesn't have to do jury duty. I got a letter from my pdoc some years ago so I got out of it somehow.
bizi

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Originally Posted by mymorgy (Post 839382)

Hi Bobby, glad you talked with the doctor. The mag citrate bottle is10 oz, but you could take only half, 5oz. Also, you will need to take an 8oz glass of water/liquid with each dose. If that does not help, then try the other half the following day. In case this does work, you should stay close to a toilet. Also, you will still need to use the Phillips at least once a day. Should you decide to give this a try, it would probably be good to talk with the pharmacist as well.

I never did take a supository; but did take Miralax almost every day; but still got blocked up. Actually looked up fecal incontinence. Because of the blockage, wasn't closing all the way so whatever little the Miralax did, it kind of started coming thru without my knowledge at times. Had to use a liner for just in case purposes. Also kept liners in my purse at all times as well if needed to change. Would not be much; but still there would be something on the liner. It was when I was looking up the fecal incontinence that I came across the mag citrate and Phillips recommendation.

yes you could start with a half bottle of mag citrate and see if it works then the other half the bottle. when they use that for a colon prep they use 2 full bottles, like before surgery or maybe even before a colonoscopy instead of drinking that gallon of fluid like they used to. I have often heard that we should have a colonoscopy when we turn 50, have you ever had one before?
I am guessing that you have not. So it is good to get that out of the way.
Have you ever had a hemicult test done on your stool checking for hidden blood. I just found out that they should be doing this simple test at every physical...mine doesn't and I will ask her to do it next pap.
hugs to you.
I know how frustrated you are...I have been there before, it is not pleasant and very worrysome.
Even with taking a laxative I still had a hard stool that would not pass the other night, I was not drinking enough water.
hugs to you my dear
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

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Originally Posted by mymorgy (Post 839456)

dear waves
he said i should wait a few days for the miralax to work and it will work and if i wanted to try phillips milk of magnesium but the citrate of magnesium was strong and

Dear Bobby,
The doctor has outlined some steps to take before you try the citrate of magnesium. That quantity of citrate of magnesium from the drug store is strong and likely much more powerful than you need.

For me, the pain has been in giving up control over my body. My body is in charge. I have to go a long with it. Every once in a while I mourn over a time when I believed that the I had some say so with my body.

M