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Posted by Paulbwell on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:37
In reply to Re: Peripheral opioid antagonists » ed_uk, posted by barbaracat on April 6, 2005, at 22:58:59
The BEST LAXATIVE would have to be 2 teaspoons of Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) disolved in hot water, with a taste hider.
try that for a "righteous poop"--classic )
Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:37
In reply to Re: Peripheral opioid antagonists » ed_uk, posted by barbaracat on April 6, 2005, at 22:58:59
Hi B,
>I take 2 Tbs psyllium husks....
We have a psyllium medicine here called Fybogel- it makes a nice tasty drink! Better drink it quick or else it turns into a think gel!
Ed.
Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:37
In reply to Best Laxative, posted by Paulbwell on April 7, 2005, at 1:44:45
Hi,
>BEST LAXATIVE
My least favourite laxative has to be lactulose because it causes too much flatulence (sorry).
Ed.
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:38
In reply to Best Laxative, posted by Paulbwell on April 7, 2005, at 1:44:45
> The BEST LAXATIVE would have to be 2 teaspoons of Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) disolved in hot water, with a taste hider.
>
> try that for a "righteous poop"--classic )Only for occasional use....very occasional use. Mag sulphate is hygroscopic, drawing massive quantities of fluid into the bowel, but along with those fluids go blood electrolytes. You can get some serious side effects due to electrolyte/hydration disturbances.
There is another approach (literally). Glycerine suppositories provide localized lubrication and promote muscle contraction, but only in the sigmoid colon. A warm water enema does a similar job.
Lar
Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:38
In reply to Re: Best Laxative » Paulbwell, posted by Larry Hoover on April 7, 2005, at 9:01:09
Hi,
IMO, the best osmotic laxative is Movicol (PEG electrolytes).
The best stimulant laxative is bisacodyl (because senna doesn't work for me for some reason! Anyway, I hate the smell of senna!)
The best bulk-forming laxative is Fybogel Orange (ispaghula husk) because it tastes nice :-)
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:38
In reply to Re: Best Laxative, posted by ed_uk on April 7, 2005, at 10:16:32
Ed, You must have been talking about metamucil with the stuff you mix that turns thick. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 0:08:38
In reply to Re: Best Laxative, posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2005, at 16:27:06
Hi PJ,
>Ed, You must have been talking about metamucil with the stuff you mix that turns thick.
Yep! It's called ispaghula husk here. The most well known brand is Fybogel- I like the orange flavour and the lemon flavour!
Ed xxx
Posted by Racer on April 8, 2005, at 19:40:31
In reply to Re: Best Laxative » Paulbwell, posted by ed_uk on April 7, 2005, at 8:46:24
> Hi,
>
> >BEST LAXATIVE
>
> My least favourite laxative has to be lactulose because it causes too much flatulence (sorry).
>
> Ed.Oh my! That explains so much! My cat is on lactulose...
Posted by ed_uk on April 9, 2005, at 17:06:05
In reply to Re: Best Laxative » ed_uk, posted by Racer on April 8, 2005, at 19:40:31
LOL!
Ed.
Posted by Racer on April 12, 2005, at 12:03:57
In reply to Re: Best Laxative » Racer, posted by ed_uk on April 9, 2005, at 17:06:05
You don't sleep with him...
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