Posted by Peter S on November 11, 2000, at 19:38:17
In reply to Re: Cure for Constipation! (med induced or otherwise), posted by AnnaLee on November 9, 2000, at 15:11:48
Yes, I'm still out here. I was using flax seeds because I was having a major problem with Nardil. I managed to get up to 60mg and the flax seeds were the only things that helped me stay at this level. However, it was clear that I needed to go to a higher dose and neither flax seeds, nor Milk of Magnesia, nor Metamucil, etc could make much of a dent. The result of all this is that I quit the Nardil about a week ago and will try desipramine.This being said, I really think that flax seeds worked better than anything else that I've tried. They taste decent in cereal- they should be soaked in the milk before you eat them. I used about 3 heaping teaspoons per day. I'm sure there are many other ways to add them to your diet. I also have heard that they have the highest percentage of Omega 3 fatty acids of any food.
Good Luck- I'd love to hear how it goes!
Peter
> Peter - this has been such a huge problem for me with medications! I have been searching without success for a medication for over two years. I am going to try flax seeds TODAY, but I wondered if you are still out there watching the board, is it still working for you? Same amount, etc? My doctor is totally at his wit's end with me because I keep turning down medications for this reason, but I just can't tolerate either constipation (I've already had one surgery related to that and been told I need another) or weight gain. Thanks for any feedback anyone can give on this.
poster:Peter S
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