cramping
Hi everyone. I have a problem. I was taking mirlax every other day to keep things moving and I That I would cramp really bad When Having a bm . I Quit taking the miralax thinking that was the problem. But I am Still cramping badly Only when Having a bm. I get over 50 oz of fluids a day and take my Vitamins As ordered Nd get approx 70 grams of protein a day....any Ideas?
on 10/14/13 9:19 am - WI
If I don't get at least 120 ounces of fluid a day, I have bowel problems. 50 ounces of water is probably not enough for you. I take two doses of Benefiber daily and I also take 500 mg of magnesium. Miralax didn't work for me, but some people swear by it. Miralax works by pulling fluid from your body into your bowel to soften the stool. If you are not hydrated enough, there won't be enough fluid for the Miralax to use. Upping your fluid level should help a lot.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
50 oz is not enough water AT ALL. I'd double that, stat!
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
