Miralax and info about Laxatives

Laxatives

Laxative Use and Good Bacteria

Julia uses an acidophilus called Jarro Dophilus to replace her good bacteria that is lost while using Miralax and Antibiotics, (the antibiotics are for a different health related issue).


“These (laxatives) will clean out the intestinal bacteria and cause chronic constipation.” You should take an acidophilus to replace the bacteria while using laxatives. (Prescription for Nutritional Healing Pg. 146) DDS acidophilus is dairy free.

Julia is currently on Miralax as a laxative. She has used this for about a year. When we had figured out her diet needs, we tried to take her off the Miralax. This resulted in constipation. We decided to stay on the Miralax until she is off her Antibiotics. Antibiotics can also cause constipation because they too wipe out the good bacteria.

Going off Miralax
Our doctor advised us to slowly reduce the Miralax when the time comes.


Other Side effects of Miralax

You may become gassy while trying to figure out the correct dosage to maintain a good amount and texture of the poop. Our doctor says you want it soft and formed. Dr. Oz says you want it shaped like an S. Check out his show on poop: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/poop-primer
In a diaper it is difficult to tell if it came out as an S.