Strictures with JPouch Part 2

Hum, I wonder if MIralax works differently on the system than immodim. I don’t know what I’d do without number Immodium. Had to stop it this week bc I was fearful I was getting an obstruction. My butt is so sore now that the liquids are going through and the butt burn is real! 

Anyhow, I’d guve your doc a call and let them know the Miralax alone isn’t cutting it. Maybe they can figure something out like you described where you rotate between the two? Was the Immodium contributing to the structure they think? 

Never had an NG tube but hear they are horrible. So sorry and hope you’re feeling a little better now. 

Miralax is a laxative. An osmotic laxative. It draws water into the bowel, increasing volume and frequency. 

Imodium is an antidiarrheal. It slows the gut and aids in absorbtion of water. This in turn reduces volume and frequency.

As you can see, Miralax and Imodium are opposite acting drugs. I suspect that your doctor wanted you to take Miralax to keep your output loose and flowing, because Imodium slowed your gut so much that stool was backing up due to strictures.

You are better off reducing your Miralax some rather than counteracting it with Imodium. You need to communicate with your doctor that the dose of Miralax is causing you problems.

Jan

Thanks so much Jan.  i go back to see doc on the 20th and will have a list of questions. I go to the bathroom normally 6 to 8 times in a 24 hr period anyway. And i just started miralax last week and just recently started eating more so ill be keeping track if i poop more.