How to take Miralax for your constipation, hemorrhoids, and fissures.
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- This medication can be very helpful. Let me show you how I recommend taking it.
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I suggest that when opening a bottle of Miralax you leave on the seal and just put a small hole through it. like I do. This helps so you can fill the cap slowly and not get it all over the place.
Proctologist, the only medical profession where a doctor talks behind your back.
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@martina5923 because he is behind you when he examines you
@@ellenhofer3343 you didn’t get the joke.
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Miralax is a miracle for me. I have been taking it for years. I take 1 cap ful every night. It makes me go once a day. I have rectocele from having babies. And, a slow colon. Sometimes I have to adjust dosage when bowels are moving good. Hope this helps someone.
I use it as well everyday..life saver along with Magnesium...I try to go off it but problems will return.....also cut out most fiber too
@@Ian-lm5ep I will have to try magnesium.
Good plan thank you
@@Ian-lm5ep can you please suggest where, which and how you buy Magnesium supplements for constipation
@MrShiva81
It's just Magnesium supplements from any pharmacy vitamin section. Any type works I usually buy the 500mg and use 2 at night with a miralax drink..sometimes I use more but lately not.
I have been taking Miralax for 14 years now and it is the only med that relieves my chronic constipation. I have tried to stop it several times though but as soon ad I do, I become constipated despite having a vegan diet full of fruit n vegs. I think once you start miralax, your body will get used to it for life😊
I am a retired critical care nurse and have turned to Miralax to improve my back end. I take opiates for chronic severe pain. I struggled with constipation since childhood. This medication relieves this and doesn’t cause dependence. For me, it takes about 12-24 hours for the Miralax to work.
Mrlx can soft poop stuk in but hard can soft or only work on stomic ?
Probably you need to do more walking; I'm 87 and do a few steps at a time. This works against me in more ways than one.
I was surprised when the doctor prescribed taking the entire standard sized bottle of Miralax as my colonoscopy prep (along with a few stool softeners). It was so much easier to consume then drinking a gallon of that horrific lemon flavored concoction I had to the first few times.
Finally a doctor who identifies with the patient and goes beyond the directions on the medication package to the thousands of questions we have that no doctor seems to have time, inclination or knowledge. Thank you good doctor!
I wish my doctor would slow down and listen and explain why and how things are important. I feel rushed out and emotional by the time I get into the car. Thx!❤ I appreciate you taking time for us!!
sometimes doctors are on a schedule and it seems rushed… I feel patients should have more time with the doctors atleast 20-30 mins each appointment so everyone can get the care they need without being rushed and taking care of all their needs at their visit… i’m changing my primary doctor soon everytime i go i feel rushed and i don’t feel genuine care. thanks doctor for your videos!! ❤
Its great to find you, no nonsense, thank you 😊
I just discovered your channel. So good to see a doctor who says it all! These are things we deal with on our own mostly. You answer so many of our questions. And you are so cute and have a wonderful personality. 🤗
Thank you doc you’re my medical encyclopedia.
Wow!! Thank you sooo much Doc! Why can’t all be like YOU? I’ve NEVER EVER spoken to mine about THIS SUBJECT!!! It’s embarrassing as can be. I feel super modest talking about such things. I’ve been taking a full cap every day for YEARS- I have MS so slowed bowel motility is a big big issue. Between this, three magnesium at night plus a stool softener- AND a super high fiber diet- I’m as regular as clockwork! ❤❤
Thank you for this wonderful presentation! This is just what I needed as I developed chronic constipation after cystecele surgery and I am still having it. I have tried a lot of. things but not Miralax.
I am. going to take your recommendation and I have two doctors that have seen me for this problem.
Extremely helpful! Thanks for posting.
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You know I’ve been taking miralax for a long time and I was so happy to hear different options to take it. I never knew you could do a whole capful. I’ve been trying to get myself somewhat regular and never have been able to! Thank you!
Miralax really worked for me. Thank you for all the information
Thank you for yet another informative video doc!
You always give good advise Dr chung your the best
Appreciate this doctors info and attitude. Thanks.
There's so much to learn here. Thank you. ⭐
Was not looking for this but...Glad I found. Very important information and very much appreciated. Thank you Doctor!
Thank you for your explanation. I find you very informative and down to earth.
I like your video. Simple and straightforward. Subscribed 😊
Very helpful. Thank you.
The many gastroenterologists i’ve seen over the years say that I have IBS - and it is such a scourge!
Hi Dr Chung, TY. GREAT DAY TO YOU!
I appreciate your opinions. I will take 1/2 the top for my 1st dose. Glad you warned me!
Great information. Having serious issues with constipation. Thank you.
The best explanation 👍🏼most of the Md , even nurses don’t explain well!
Very interesting. I did use the Miralax when I had the colonoscopy as a prep and I was comfortable with it.
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You're wonderful. I wish every doctor was like you.
Thumbs up for Mirlax. It really works! Thanks so much for your videos, really helped me.
Very helpful information. Thanks.
This was very helpful. My son has gastroparesis. His entire digestive system is a mess. Just started Miralax and this video really helped.
This is so sensible! Thank you!!!
I’m an RN and your video was great. That is exactly what I needed to hear. Specifics. Thank you.
Thanks you are so right I take miralax when needed it really works also drink plenty of water12:30
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I've always thought I will never get it but when I heard you said it can get delivered it really brought hope in me ,
I like his gentle approach.
Thank you for sharing the info. about Miralax not being habit forming or addictive or impacting other areas of the body. My doctor told me to try it for a week to help relieve constipation.
Thank you for great health information.
Thank you for the info Doctor-you seem like such a good , informed and sincere Doctor. God bless.
Thank you so much. I have been using it daily for a year and was afraid I might be hurting myself? So happy to know all is well!
Thanks, Doc. I learned a lot from your video.
This is just an excellent video. Thank you for helping us !!
yes!!
Great video, Dr.Chung. I am at this exact stage where I've made the decision to add 1/2 cap of miralax in addition to my Psyllium, 500mg magnesium oxide and prune juice. Thanks so much for showing me I'm not alone!!
Just got finished watching this video, l am subscribing to it, thank you
I am going to try this, I have had all tests. So hope this will work. Thank you
Thanks you so much for your instruction. I take 1 capful in the morning and the next days is always successful...thank you again...Dr. Chung...
Thank you so much for this! I just saw my Gastroenterologist and she is great but I never really understood how to use Miralax and the difference between Miralax and Metamucil. I am going back to my routine of Pontoprazole, Famotidine,Miralax, docusate and Bentyl after trying to go natural with only IBguard! I’m back to the meds after a terrible IBS flare that is lasting almost two weeks! Thanks again!
Thank you so much! Super great video!
Thank you so much for the helpful information
Thank you for your information. It is good for people to know that they can take it everyday. I have taken it for years because of complications of colon and prostate cancer and it’s the only thing that works.
All I have to say, thank you for being in this profession 😅❤
Right? I could never do it.
Thanks! Also had great success with home made kefir...not a big fan of natural remedies but this worked well!
Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot.
Great information. Thank you.
Thank you Doctor for a great channel full of helpful information presented in layman's terms!
Subscribed!!!
Very well done. Started taking Miramax and going to my Dr. As well. Thank you sir..
thank you! great advice!
Dr. Chang you are a life changer!! All your advice and explanations work. I too am on opiates for chronic painFrom colitis and fibromyalgia. And I am managing better than I ever have because of you.❤ 7:34 .
Thanks ! Very helpful!! I never need laxatives but having post - surgery issues 😣. The label on the bottle is all stuck together so I found your channel.
Thank you for this video. Appreciate your info.
Thank you. I been looking for something to take normally.
You are very much appreciated Dr Chung! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and great videos. Bless you.
I love you, Dr. Chung.
I had colorectal cancer and now have an ostomy. Because I have had a hernia from the start, all my doctors say don’t skip the 17 grams of Miralax. I have been taking for 8 years and it doesn’t kill you. It is the only way I can keep from getting stopped up.
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I cant stand miralax but I find myself taking it when Ive been ill I have constipation. Reading your help is great! I needed it yesterday
Great to watch respected sir ,
Is miralax safe for heart failure patients please guide?
Thanks, I have been taking it for several years 1 cap in the morning has worked great. I was wondering how long I could take it without causing damage to my body. Thanks for the information.
Thank you for the explanation .
Thanks doctor great information 👍 👌 👏
Thank you so much, I also hope in time it will reduce my hemorrhoids
Thank you so much Doctor, I'm currently suffering in pain and your videos have been very informative.
Hi doctor! Can you talk about vasodilators and fissures? I seen an Amazon review saying that vasodilators is what to look for when treating fissures. Any OTC vasodilator recommendations?
Please and Thank you!
PS… I’m so glad you’re still making videos! It’s very helpful and I’m due time you will gain more audience. (Maybe try going to tiktok with it too!)
Great suggestion! Your question has been added to the list!
Thank you so much. I see my gastroenterologist and he recommended this with a full bottle and 28 oz of Gatorade used for colonoscopy prep, but wasn’t scheduled for one. It didn’t help. I’m going to use your suggestions as I’m miserable and going in 7 weeks of minimal relieve. Thank you again. Subscribed
Hi, I know how irritating not being able to go is… currently I’m in day seven…. I’m trying miralax… hopefully this works… I have tried coffe enemas in the past and they work and fast too I just don’t have the enema coffee with me right now so miralax it is
Since everybody poops, this is very valuable. Good advice.
Been playing around with Miralax. Having MS affects my pooping. I also have a lot of stool to pass every day. Thanks for ur video.
Thank you so much. Just started taking the Walgreens Miralax knockoff brand. Went from a giant, non-moving brick to little pellets. Progress!
Really your hard poo u couldnt push just turned to little poos with the stuff? How long did it take a couple days?
Thank you so much doctor 🙏👍
Great explanation!
One dose of Miralax weighs 17g for anyone who's interested in using a scale to measure it. Also, I like to drink my Miralax mixed in a 12oz bottle of Gatorade in the morning.
Great, helpful instructions. Thank you.
I've heard hot liquid such as coffee works better to ingest the miralax. The caffeine and hot liquid stimulates the process much quicker and the crystals also dissolve much better in hot liquid.
I always take in my coffee
You confirmed what my doctor said about taking it every day and more than once a day. I was skeptical because the label says no more than 7 days. Thanks for the video! Thumps up'd it.
Thank you Thank you❤❤ much need information! I'm very sick getting help and doing my own research to help my doctor
Nice point. Never considered that option. Thanks.
Everyone with this problem needs to find a doctor that is as informative and comforting as you. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless!
Thanks for sharing this video 👍
Dr, Thank you so much... for sure I will try. Thanks again
My recent colonoscopy, for the prep, I had to do two small bottles of Miralax plus take laxatives. Yes, I was cleaned out! I have taken Miralax for years because constipation has been a long time problem for me. Lately I have been taking several stool softeners each day and that seems to keep me pretty normal. I was told (also had an endoscopy when I had the colonoscopy) that I have a big hiatal hernia. I read up on the hiatal hernia and it said that when you strain for bowel movements it actually can enlarge a hiatal hernia! Never knew that! No wonder I have a big hiatal hernia! Constipation is horrible!!!
what one needs is to take the bowel prep in stages until one sees IN BOWL that it is clear water. these jerks generally over prescribe for THEIR CONVENIENCE assuming a certain number of people will not comply to point i describe. for the one colonoscopy i had years ago i took half of what he recommended and when I saw it was clear stopped as it can lead to episode of dehydration get the hiatal hernia fixed it is NO big deal these days done with a serious of very small incisions on abdomen very quick recovery. you need to find a solution of a non drug source if you need to take stool softener daily. chemical overload If you need to lose weight and try paleo or auto immune diet it should turn the trick up to and including resolving hemorrhoids if they are present. will be last to subside but they will.
Wow, a hernia for straining? I have Parkinson's and In spite of diet changes, sixty OZ fluids and Colace I still have to strain. Time to see that doctor again. Many thanks.
I also have PD and constipation is a real problem with us, there is no real solution, I do use Mirlax most of the time.
I'm having a colonoscopy in the near future, and my prep is Miralax too. What size bottles did you use? I have to take one container 527 gm of Miralax. I haven't seen that size yet... Also, I was just reading up on hiatal hernias...so much to be watchful for! I hope your hernia can get taken care of! @rachelphelps6347
why are you having a colonoscopy ? there is COLOGUARD which accurately identifies cancer in intestine much more accurately than the FDA would clear it for. If a colorguard tested postive it is the ONLY legitimate reason to proceed to invasive colonoscopy. Make your "doctor" if that is what is he explain why this is necessary; You can talk back t them rachel they work for you and should understand that. Hope all works out good luck
Thank you so much. I am always constipated and use MiraLax sometimes. Now I have peace of mind knowing that it is safe.
Thank you very much very well explained. There is not much information available
Thank you, I’m hopeful now!
Thank you Dr. Chung
Thanks for sharing Doc
I will try these definitely I want to keep my hemorrhoids in check
Very informative. Thanks.
Thankyou so much doctor!!!
Because of a lupus flare, I ended up having chronic constipation. I met with several GIs. Finally, one said try Miralax. Tbh, these doctors didn't want to give me the time of day. Dr. Chung, thank you for being so thorough with your explanation. You have a new sub! 😄
Don’t feel isolated in your experience with doctors not wanting to give you the time of day; it’s the experience the majority of the population is having, regardless of the doctor’s specialty. This profession has sunk to lows I never thought I’d see and I’m embarrassed to admit I was once a nurse.
@@Crymeariver227 Thank you for your comment.
If your MD doesn't give you the time of day, you need new doctors.
A previous doctor of mine treated me for 2 years for hemorrhoids when, in fact, I stage 4 anal cancer caused by HPV for it went i to my bladder. I had a 2,% chance of living (2016). I found a new doctor who listened to me and I'm 8 yeard in remission
Thank you for this information - I feel better about needing to be on Miralax - and how to titrate it for optimal dosing.
Excellent information. I am so glad i came upon one of your vidoes on youtube. I am 75 and have had hard stools all my life. In my 30's my Doctor said I have a very efficient system that gets all the moisture out. He advised for me to take Metamucil everyday for the rest of my life. I have done that off and on for years with success but still get really hard stool section right at the exit. It is very difficult to get the plug out but then the bulk seems normal. I am going to add the Miralax 1/2 cap daily to see of the hardness is relieved. Thanks for your information!
If it works for you ask your doctor for a script for the generic Polyethylene Glycol 3350, will save you a lot of money since it's cheaper and covered by your insurance. My dr's script was for a large bottle which was 2x the size of a Miralax bottle.