Reviewer: Nanny Deb, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had major surgery and still deal with Carcinoid Cancer and have bad constipation. After 1st dose of Lactulose I experienced Severe cramping in upper to mid back area - I thought I was having a heart attack! Eventually it did help with constipation but who wants to go thru that? I found a daily drink of home brewed Kefir Water works naturally and quite well. If I have any more issues I will try O ... Show Full Comment

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Had major surgery and still deal with Carcinoid Cancer and have bad constipation. After 1st dose of Lactulose I experienced Severe cramping in upper to mid back area - I thought I was having a heart attack! Eventually it did help with constipation but who wants to go thru that? I found a daily drink of home brewed Kefir Water works naturally and quite well. If I have any more issues I will try Olive Oil! Great advice, go natural.
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Reviewer: Tanja, 25-34 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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This medicine works as advertised. However my doctor never told me that olive oil could do the same thing. Realizing the strain on the liver and kidneys that follows from a long-term usage of laxatives, I started taking two tablespoons of olive oil every morning into an empty stomach and I have a bowel movement every day. (Of course this means that I watch out for fats throughout the rest of the d ... Show Full Comment

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This medicine works as advertised. However my doctor never told me that olive oil could do the same thing. Realizing the strain on the liver and kidneys that follows from a long-term usage of laxatives, I started taking two tablespoons of olive oil every morning into an empty stomach and I have a bowel movement every day. (Of course this means that I watch out for fats throughout the rest of the day). Olive oil has saved my kidneys, my liver, and it has saved me.
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Reviewer: windsurfer, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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About 2 tablespoons gave complete relief of constipation within 24 hours

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About 2 tablespoons gave complete relief of constipation within 24 hours
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Reviewer: SARA, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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MY DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED THIS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS! I HAD TO INCREASE AND INCREASE THE DOSAGE FOR IT TO WORK, SO NOW I HAVE TO TAKE THE STRONGER LINZESS WITH IT. IT DOES GIVE ONE GAS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT CONTINUED USE OF A LAXATIVE WAS BAD FOR US? WHY DOES MY DR. KEEP ME ON IT FOR SO LONG? BECAUSE I'D NEVER GO WITHOUT IT (I HAVE A TWISTED COLON) AND NOW I THINK I HAVE A BLOCKAGE…….B ... Show Full Comment

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MY DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED THIS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS! I HAD TO INCREASE AND INCREASE THE DOSAGE FOR IT TO WORK, SO NOW I HAVE TO TAKE THE STRONGER LINZESS WITH IT. IT DOES GIVE ONE GAS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT CONTINUED USE OF A LAXATIVE WAS BAD FOR US? WHY DOES MY DR. KEEP ME ON IT FOR SO LONG? BECAUSE I'D NEVER GO WITHOUT IT (I HAVE A TWISTED COLON) AND NOW I THINK I HAVE A BLOCKAGE…….BELLY IS SWOLLEN ALL THE TIME AND ABDOMINAL PAIN IS NOW 24/7. G.I. SPECIALISTS JUST WANTED ME TO DRIVE 200 MILES (ROUND TRIP) TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. I DID NOT….HOW WOULD MASSAGING MY BELLY UNTWIST MY COLON!!! I WANT A SURGEON, BUT DO NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL AUGUST!!! MIGHT BE DEAD BY THEN…….
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Reviewer: Jo, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Caregiver)

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After chronic constipation, it was suggested to me that I take magnesium. Works like a dream, everyday. no more problem.

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After chronic constipation, it was suggested to me that I take magnesium. Works like a dream, everyday. no more problem.
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