Best Stool Softener/Colostomy

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CarrieAnn

Could I please have the benefit of experience on stool softeners? I am taking a new Rx med that is really causing me problems. I am drinking lots of water but I still need help! Naturally, I would like something that doesn't create the opposite problem. Thank you!

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Whoa
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Hi Carrie Ann.

The standard over-the-counter stool softener is Docusate Sodium (Colace is a brand name); dosage anywhere from 100mg daily to twice a day, or 250mg daily. You can titrate it with your judgment to keep things moving.

Some natural remedies: good old prunes or prune juice daily; I have seen some folks here mention grape juice helps. Bet the ostomates here have good advice on that.

Hope this helps.

By the way...love your picture. What kind of horse?
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CarrieAnn

Thanks much! I will try Colace. PJ works, for sure, but I am low-carb dieting and that puts me over my carb limit.

Love getting a compliment on my horse -- thank you! He is a Quarter Horse.

Whoa
Nurse
Hey Carrie Ann

I didn't stop to ask what type of ostomy you have? If it's a colostomy, no problem to take stool softeners. If it's a urostomy, no problem. If it's an ileostomy, you should NEVER need stool softeners or laxatives. Just checking.....

It would be great if you would write a new thread about yourself and your horse, riding. I've had one equestrian ostomate, and another with upcoming surgery. I get asked the questions, and can only answer technically that one should be able to do whatever they like post ostomy surgery. I'd love to hear first hand from you. I have horses, no stoma and I'm a lousy rider myself...not a great one to give advice! Better heard from the horse's mouth.... OK, I know that was a bad one.....
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sweede

Lactulose is also an excellent stool softener that can be taken on a daily basis. It is commonly prescribed for older people to help move the bowels along. It's worth asking your GP if it is a suitable option for you.

budd002

I find that room temperature applesauce does it for me. I rarely have an issue when it comes to hard stool as I will have a small bit of applesauce as a snack every afternoon and at night. It can't hurt...might help.

sweede

Apple sauce, huh? That's very interesting. I think I might try that from time to time. Thanks, lass.x

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