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Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby ems1981 » 12 Jan 2009, 08:21

Hi All,
I've been using Lactulose for the past week (15ml twice a day) but it doesn't seem to be helping with my constipation.
Can anyone else suggest something that I can try? I'm in England.
Thanks
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby cherylk » 12 Jan 2009, 08:26

Ems,
I would strongly suggest you try Movicol, which I believe you can buy over the counter in the UK. I take the US version of Movicol, which is Miralax. Please report back and let us know how it works for you if you try it. Also, fiber supplements (Metamucil, Benefibre, etc.) are helpful to many.
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby Guest » 12 Jan 2009, 09:16

Ems, I am in the UK too !!
Movicol is the one to try :D
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby Guest » 12 Jan 2009, 09:41

Yes, definitely movicol. I have tried lactulose and I just got gassy and crampy and never noticed that it did much more than that.
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby Corsi » 12 Jan 2009, 10:12

Movicol, olive oil, fish oil, drink a lot of water and little coffeine/alcohol, increase fibre intake, eat liquid food like avocado/mango smoothie, soups, etc., eat less cheese, banana....
Good luck!
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby derryboy » 25 Jan 2009, 08:27

hi i come from scotland. and my gp put me on Lactulose(15ml twice a day). it never done nowt. i was then put up to 30ml twice a day. , this help for about aweek, then all it did was gave me a rumbling belly and lots of gas.am off tomo to ask for something more better
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby Guest » 25 Jan 2009, 08:38

Movicol Image
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Re: Tried Lactulose but doesn't seem to be working?

Postby cherylk » 25 Jan 2009, 08:51

Yes, movicol Image
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