by SunshineHope » 16 Jul 2007, 17:33
Hi Patty,
Miralax is a stool softener that brings water to the stool to make it softer. Like what's been mentioned above, I've heard that it's non habit forming so it's safe to use for a while. Using this, I don't have that initial pain during BMs. Infact, until I started using Miralax, I almost forgot what a painless BM felt like. Without a stool softener, I tried so hard to change my diet but almost always still had pain, unless I tried REALLY REALLY hard and spent my entire day drinking water. When I started taking Miralax I was actually shocked that I didn't have any pain during my BMs anymore. It has really really helped me a lot.
It's not even available in Canada but I make a special effort to have my family members bring it - the first time I needed it, Lecia sent it to me (kind, eh?). Now I'm going to go south again to pick more up.
Also Patty, be careful with the prune juice. It works like a charm and I love it so much too, but it can cause super watery BMs if you drink too much. Prune juice has also helped me a lot though in keeping the stool soft. Good luck to you!!