[tri-med] Re: constipation

> >My son Carson has had a lot of constipation problems, and we have tried
> >everything fron suppositories, to digital stimulation, to kyro
> syrup., and
> >nothing work for us. We finally got a dr. to perscribe him some Miralax,
> >wich is a laxative, but it does not give you stomach cramps, because it
> >simply pulls extra water into the bowels to help them to work better. My
> >only recomendation if you do use this is to give plenty of water
> >throughout the day , cause it seems to work faster and better!
> We were on
> >this for about 6 months as needed, and now his bowels are trained and we
> >have had no other problems! Good luck
> >                              Amy mother of CarsonT18m and Tyson age 5


I have to agree again that the Mirilax works like a charm for us! I never
realized that it would work better with water...I may be changing Matthew's
formula (higher concentration) so constipation may lurk it's head again.
I'll have to remember your tip about the water!

Ruth, wife to Rudy, mom to Brendon (18), Scott (15), Joshua (12) and Matthew
(Full T-18, just turned 2!)
Orange County, California
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