Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Discuss any questions, problems or share your solutions here...

Return to General Anal Fissure Discussion




Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Postby notmuchfunanymore » 07 May 2012, 16:30

I've been pain free for over a month now (Yay!) and have started to slowly slowly wean off Restoralax (aka. Miralax). I made it down to 6 teaspoons a day when I had a BM that caused a pinching & burning feeling, so I've gone back up to 8 teaspoons per day. I've started to experience cramping around my stomach and gut now, and I believe its from the Restoralax. Anyone else experience this? It can be quite painful and lasts a couple hours once or twice a day.
Also, has anyone successfully come off of taking this stuff after taking it (ALOT of it) for several months?
I say a Hail Mary when I poo.
User avatar
notmuchfunanymore
Salt Bather
 
Posts: 85
Topics: 17
Joined: 17 Jan 2012, 17:00
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 1 time
Gender: None specified

Re: Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Postby jr2 » 08 May 2012, 21:56

I haven't taken a lot of it or for long but I didn't have a good reaction to it at only a half teaspoon once a day... I started to get more abdominal pain than usual, rectal irritation and this nagging pain in my back I still can't get rid of, even though i havent taken any for four days. I know most people seem to respond to it positively but it was not a good fit for me.
Were you having the pain at the lower dose, or was it any better?
jr2
Moderator
 
Posts: 1038
Topics: 15
Joined: 13 Mar 2012, 17:00
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 39 times
Gender: None specified

Re: Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Postby notmuchfunanymore » 09 May 2012, 09:37

No pain until just recently, and right now its at a lower dose than before. I think I'm going to try taking a couple things out of my diet to rule out an allergic reaction or lactose intolerance.
I say a Hail Mary when I poo.
User avatar
notmuchfunanymore
Salt Bather
 
Posts: 85
Topics: 17
Joined: 17 Jan 2012, 17:00
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 1 time
Gender: None specified

Re: Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Postby pat123 » 10 May 2012, 08:56

i'm taking less miralax and getting more effect, seems odd... Been taking it for about three months. little cramping in the morning around BM time, but nothing serious.
pat123
Salt Bather
 
Posts: 70
Topics: 7
Joined: 12 Jan 2012, 17:00
Location: North Carolina
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Gender: None specified

Re: Restoralax/ Miralax side effects-- cramping?

Postby jax » 03 Jun 2012, 19:01

I've been getting some leakage after a BM. Im not sure if this is miralax related. The stools are formed and smooth, but after wiping cleanly, i find residue after i walk around. Im not sure if it's because the stools are so soft or if they arent formed enough so some is left behind.
jax
Salt Bather
 
Posts: 81
Topics: 5
Joined: 31 Aug 2011, 16:00
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Gender: None specified


  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to General Anal Fissure Discussion



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 41 guests