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Could Prolonged Use Of Miralax Cause Stomach Pain?
My doctor put me on Miralax several years ago and for the pass five months I have experienced stomach aches and pain. I was at the ER twice and nothing could be found only that I had diverticulosis which is why the doctor put me on Miralax. If I don t take it I become constipated. I am 83 years of age and not overweight. I have always been very active -- mowing yard, planting flowers etc. I have a wonderful husband of 62 years, but this stomach problem is making me very nervous. What would suggest?
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hi,
Noted the history about an elderly active lady having pain in abdomen, constipation for which Miralax is prescribed and still taking it, already been diagnosed as diverticulitis hence the Miralax.
Surely yes, miralax can cause irritation of the intestines causing pain and so but this is usually spasmodic that it comes and goes.
Since you are old I would advise you to undergo the following:
Review CT scan regularly to rule out any cancer development, to know the present status of divericuli and to find or rule out any other conditions responsible for the pain in abdomen.
Also discuss with your Gastroenterologist about hte possible cause and how you can change over to foods or to another stool softener or laxative to avoid constipation.
Be active as you are once a proper diagnosis and management is done.Identify the foods and beverages that increase constipation and pain in abdomen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon
Noted the history about an elderly active lady having pain in abdomen, constipation for which Miralax is prescribed and still taking it, already been diagnosed as diverticulitis hence the Miralax.
Surely yes, miralax can cause irritation of the intestines causing pain and so but this is usually spasmodic that it comes and goes.
Since you are old I would advise you to undergo the following:
Review CT scan regularly to rule out any cancer development, to know the present status of divericuli and to find or rule out any other conditions responsible for the pain in abdomen.
Also discuss with your Gastroenterologist about hte possible cause and how you can change over to foods or to another stool softener or laxative to avoid constipation.
Be active as you are once a proper diagnosis and management is done.Identify the foods and beverages that increase constipation and pain in abdomen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon
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