Thu, Jan-30-03, 15:21
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
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Quote:
Originally posted by LBDropper
After you get "going" if you have more problems then you might want to try taking a pill laxative daily.
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As I mentioned above, this is really not a habit that you want to get into. Taking laxatives daily, even under a physician's supervision, can lead to dependence on laxatives. In other words, after a while of doing this you won't be able to have a bowel movement without them. Occasional use of laxatives is fine and sometimes even necessary, but daily use of laxatives is rarely required.
If someone is getting enough fat, fluid and fiber, the need for a laxative should be very infrequent unless you are put on a medication that causes constipation such as some pain medications or have surgery that can sometimes temporarily slow down the movement of waste through the intestines. In that case, ask your doctor what they would recommend to either prevent or relieve the constipation.
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