How to take Miralax for your constipation, hemorrhoids, and fissures.

This medication can be very helpful. Let me show you how I recommend taking it.
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[@Cessna-yl4rz]

Proctologist, the only medical profession where a doctor talks behind your back.

[@martina5923]

huh?

[@tamravarda4161]

😅😅😅

[@ellenhofer3343]

​@martina5923 because he is behind you when he examines you

[@Cessna-yl4rz]

@@ellenhofer3343 you didn’t get the joke.

[@fredacharbel7510]

😂😂

[@jacquelyncanada9785]

Miralax is a miracle for me. I have been taking it for years. I take 1 cap ful every night. It makes me go once a day. I have rectocele from having babies. And, a slow colon. Sometimes I have to adjust dosage when bowels are moving good. Hope this helps someone.

[@Ian-lm5ep]

I use it as well everyday..life saver along with Magnesium...I try to go off it but problems will return.....also cut out most fiber too

[@jacquelyncanada9785]

@@Ian-lm5ep I will have to try magnesium.

[@cowboyscoffee]

Good plan thank you

[@MrShiva81]

@@Ian-lm5ep can you please suggest where, which and how you buy Magnesium supplements for constipation

[@Ian-lm5ep]

@MrShiva81 It's just Magnesium supplements from any pharmacy vitamin section. Any type works I usually buy the 500mg and use 2 at night with a miralax drink..sometimes I use more but lately not.

[@spookysammy7245]

The fact that he has a red Swingline stapler automatically makes him the coolest doctor. Although Milton might disagree.

[@vincentdubrosa87]

Finally a doctor who identifies with the patient and goes beyond the directions on the medication package to the thousands of questions we have that no doctor seems to have time, inclination or knowledge. Thank you good doctor!

[@bsusie1]

My cat had extreme constipation from the time I adopted him. I started using 1/8th teaspoon mixed with his canned food daily. It worked great for him and alleviated the horrible pain he suffered with constipation.

[@karaross2413]

Im wondering how on earth you would know if your cat had constipation?

[@FSM866]

Um, my guess is less poops in the litterbox?

[@jaymart7314]

Hahahaha

[@rz202]

​@@karaross2413 the poo becomes like pellet like instead of moist oblong shape

[@karaross2413]

@@rz202 ohhhh ok. thank you for explaining. Never had a pet with that problem.

[@gabbygirl4770]

Mirlax really does work. My 8 year old was premie, had a lot of issues. Her intestine was twisted, had a bowel infraction. Could not poop for days. She had Surery and a week hospital stay. Now use mirlax daily, and goes each day like clock work. It really helps her. No belly pain, hard stools, none of that.

[@annalisajones-hurtado9141]

I wish my doctor would slow down and listen and explain why and how things are important. I feel rushed out and emotional by the time I get into the car. Thx!❤ I appreciate you taking time for us!!

[@Orixbby]

sometimes doctors are on a schedule and it seems rushed… I feel patients should have more time with the doctors atleast 20-30 mins each appointment so everyone can get the care they need without being rushed and taking care of all their needs at their visit… i’m changing my primary doctor soon everytime i go i feel rushed and i don’t feel genuine care. thanks doctor for your videos!! ❤

[@michaelviehl4981]

Because these doctors are overbooking themselves to make money

[@michaelviehl4981]

​@@Orixbbyit's all about the dollars

[@yesitsme4276]

Everyone with this problem needs to find a doctor that is as informative and comforting as you. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless!

[@slc1161]

I am a retired critical care nurse and have turned to Miralax to improve my back end. I take opiates for chronic severe pain. I struggled with constipation since childhood. This medication relieves this and doesn’t cause dependence. For me, it takes about 12-24 hours for the Miralax to work.

[@plesesportmesubscribemycha7524]

Mrlx can soft poop stuk in but hard can soft or only work on stomic ?

[@bobboscarato1313]

Probably you need to do more walking; I'm 87 and do a few steps at a time. This works against me in more ways than one.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I was surprised when the doctor prescribed taking the entire standard sized bottle of Miralax as my colonoscopy prep (along with a few stool softeners). It was so much easier to consume then drinking a gallon of that horrific lemon flavored concoction I had to the first few times.

[@andreaforte7654]

I’m an RN and your video was great. That is exactly what I needed to hear. Specifics. Thank you.

[@annkennedy6674]

Thanks you are so right I take miralax when needed it really works also drink plenty of water12:30 Am you are agreat proctologies fort mill South Carolina I am 90 Years old

[@ChickenLittle956]

My great Uncle is 89 and is constipated quite often, especially due to prostate problems. No doctor has come up with a good solution yet. He’s tried everything.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Has he tried Miralax?

[@helenfong3339]

Because of a lupus flare, I ended up having chronic constipation. I met with several GIs. Finally, one said try Miralax. Tbh, these doctors didn't want to give me the time of day. Dr. Chung, thank you for being so thorough with your explanation. You have a new sub! 😄

[@Crymeariver227]

Don’t feel isolated in your experience with doctors not wanting to give you the time of day; it’s the experience the majority of the population is having, regardless of the doctor’s specialty. This profession has sunk to lows I never thought I’d see and I’m embarrassed to admit I was once a nurse.

[@helenfong3339]

@@Crymeariver227 Thank you for your comment.

[@ellenhofer3343]

If your MD doesn't give you the time of day, you need new doctors. A previous doctor of mine treated me for 2 years for hemorrhoids when, in fact, I stage 4 anal cancer caused by HPV for it went i to my bladder. I had a 2,% chance of living (2016). I found a new doctor who listened to me and I'm 8 yeard in remission

[@Mar-tt1ep]

I have been taking Miralax for 14 years now and it is the only med that relieves my chronic constipation. I have tried to stop it several times though but as soon ad I do, I become constipated despite having a vegan diet full of fruit n vegs. I think once you start miralax, your body will get used to it for life😊

[@TessCarrillo]

Míralas

[@kathydowns7559]

Yes it’s called drug dependence 😣😫😢

[@flomiller6175]

Very good advice and it works MiraLax. I also take Metamucil pills a few times by week need to drink water too!😊Peace!

[@MoonForever0111]

We need a proctologist like u in every city of India ❤️

[@Yes-dy3nx]

I have been severely constipated & my doctors have not been doing much about it, they barely explained how to take the miralax! So thank you!

[@naturegirl4074]

How are you doing now?

[@Yes-dy3nx]

@@naturegirl4074 amazing thank you so much :)

[@naturegirl4074]

@@Yes-dy3nx happy to hear that :)

[@karenpiraneo5426]

Try prune juice! Worked like a miracle for my husband...he tried everything!

[@Yes-dy3nx]

@@karenpiraneo5426 I started to!! I know it’s a “funny” issue to have but truly constipation can be so painful and miserable to live with, I’m glad your husband is doing better!!

[@bettybuccaneer]

You're wonderful. I wish every doctor was like you.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

It definitely takes a special type of person too be a proctologist lol nevertheless, we need you.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

i would choose that over being a gynecologist honestly. 😆 after seeing a bunch of horrid gyno stuff, you probably wouldn't want to see more in your off hours. hahhaha

[@TheProtagonistDies]

we didnt need this video tho. I learned nothing

[@busa89]

They make bank though. I used to work at a hospital and was privileged to seeing the financials of each department. Gastro department brought in some of the most money in the hospital.

[@pammorrow591]

Thank you.

[@lindalowe5592]

The thing about being a proctologist: a lot of as*holes go there. 😂

[@jaymart7314]

Thank you for explaining the dosage in plain english.

[@dddphilosophy]

I take 1/2 cap each day of Miralax + one little red gel capsule of Ducolax and a teaspoon of Unifiber. Adding Unifiber was for me the best. 50% of movements are natural, and 50% are required with an enema. For me, that is okay. If I take a full cap of Miralax, I get diahhrea. I had to stop Metamucil a few years back - creating way too many problems for me. Oh, I'm 80yo.

[@Elaine-hr9ps]

Miralax daily made me ill. I woke up in the morning nauseous and lightheaded. After eight years, I learned that my chronic constipation was caused by gluten and dairy. I have wonderful poops every day now!

[@suzanmiller558]

I would stop taking it. Long term use is dangerous.

[@christinepierson1861]

This was very helpful. My son has gastroparesis. His entire digestive system is a mess. Just started Miralax and this video really helped.

[@Pulse2AM]

You confirmed what my doctor said about taking it every day and more than once a day. I was skeptical because the label says no more than 7 days. Thanks for the video! Thumps up'd it.

[@mitchilito99]

Great video, Dr.Chung. I am at this exact stage where I've made the decision to add 1/2 cap of miralax in addition to my Psyllium, 500mg magnesium oxide and prune juice. Thanks so much for showing me I'm not alone!!

[@guppy360]

Thank you Dr Chung!! I have been dealing for the last year and a half trying to heal my fissure. No matter how I exercise, fiber I take, stress reduction, foods, probiotics etc I always end up with a hard stool that destroys all my progress. Testing the waters for a few days with miralax and a half capful once a day and made things so smooth and consistent!! I’m now more comfortable my fissure can heal and my spirits are lifted!!

[@arlenehynes4607]

FYI... Works great for someone on opioids. I have been on these meds for over 10 years and suffered from constipation. Miralax to the rescue. Btw, I live daily with chronic pain. It Sucks! I hate being on so many medications! Good luck with all who try it! I actually just took my cap full... 😁

[@jewelleryaddict]

Yep 30 chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Many drugs early on but now just opiate and boy that will put the brakes on poop. Miralex does help gotta find what amount helps.

[@canadiangardenjoyo6896]

I'm in the same boat with medication, it really is a struggle along with all the conditions you have to handle at the same time.

[@arlenehynes4607]

@@canadiangardenjoyo6896 Indeed!

[@Matthouin]

Same !! I had my left lung removed and have chronic pain

[@cubnation]

​@@jewelleryaddictI also have Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. I just started to take Miralax, and I'm not going like he said. I just wonder if it took right away for you or a few days? Thank you.

[@kd4pba]

You have really helped me. Every single video as helped me. The Pranicura has been a life saver.

[@rachelphelps6347]

My recent colonoscopy, for the prep, I had to do two small bottles of Miralax plus take laxatives. Yes, I was cleaned out! I have taken Miralax for years because constipation has been a long time problem for me. Lately I have been taking several stool softeners each day and that seems to keep me pretty normal. I was told (also had an endoscopy when I had the colonoscopy) that I have a big hiatal hernia. I read up on the hiatal hernia and it said that when you strain for bowel movements it actually can enlarge a hiatal hernia! Never knew that! No wonder I have a big hiatal hernia! Constipation is horrible!!!

[@donnasherwood283]

what one needs is to take the bowel prep in stages until one sees IN BOWL that it is clear water. these jerks generally over prescribe for THEIR CONVENIENCE assuming a certain number of people will not comply to point i describe. for the one colonoscopy i had years ago i took half of what he recommended and when I saw it was clear stopped as it can lead to episode of dehydration get the hiatal hernia fixed it is NO big deal these days done with a serious of very small incisions on abdomen very quick recovery. you need to find a solution of a non drug source if you need to take stool softener daily. chemical overload If you need to lose weight and try paleo or auto immune diet it should turn the trick up to and including resolving hemorrhoids if they are present. will be last to subside but they will.

[@Auggies1956]

Wow, a hernia for straining? I have Parkinson's and In spite of diet changes, sixty OZ fluids and Colace I still have to strain. Time to see that doctor again. Many thanks.

[@maggiemcgees9354]

I also have PD and constipation is a real problem with us, there is no real solution, I do use Mirlax most of the time.

[@cathywilson1273]

I'm having a colonoscopy in the near future, and my prep is Miralax too. What size bottles did you use? I have to take one container 527 gm of Miralax. I haven't seen that size yet... Also, I was just reading up on hiatal hernias...so much to be watchful for! I hope your hernia can get taken care of! @rachelphelps6347

[@donnasherwood283]

why are you having a colonoscopy ? there is COLOGUARD which accurately identifies cancer in intestine much more accurately than the FDA would clear it for. If a colorguard tested postive it is the ONLY legitimate reason to proceed to invasive colonoscopy. Make your "doctor" if that is what is he explain why this is necessary; You can talk back t them rachel they work for you and should understand that. Hope all works out good luck

[@hilariecalijo4643]

Thank you so much. I see my gastroenterologist and he recommended this with a full bottle and 28 oz of Gatorade used for colonoscopy prep, but wasn’t scheduled for one. It didn’t help. I’m going to use your suggestions as I’m miserable and going in 7 weeks of minimal relieve. Thank you again. Subscribed

[@esands3726]

Hi, I know how irritating not being able to go is… currently I’m in day seven…. I’m trying miralax… hopefully this works… I have tried coffe enemas in the past and they work and fast too I just don’t have the enema coffee with me right now so miralax it is

[@renzo6490]

Great advice! But don’t forget…there’s always dynamite. Half a stick in the morning, half a stick before bed. Works for me! Be sure you consult your doctor first.

[@kb2862]

When I use miralax I urinate so much more. Like the med is working on that more than my bowels. I never thought to take half a dose.....thank you!!!

[@amydavidval]

I have this issue too and I have IC . Unfortunately ALL products to help me go irritated my bladder but mirilax really irritated it.

[@Caldreascent]

Thank you so much. I have been using it daily for a year and was afraid I might be hurting myself? So happy to know all is well!

[@zepps88]

Thank you so much. Just started taking the Walgreens Miralax knockoff brand. Went from a giant, non-moving brick to little pellets. Progress!

[@jaysfinaltake]

Really your hard poo u couldnt push just turned to little poos with the stuff? How long did it take a couple days?

[@2075vj]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I’m currently suffering from constipation for almost 6 days now. I’ve been taking MiraLAX and not getting any results. A month or two ago I didn’t see a Gastro and got a colonoscopy and that was fine. I wanted to make sure I was taking this medication properly. My husband is a cardiologist. He told me only take it once today. I’m glad now I have some information that will allow me to use it, according to my individual needs. Thank you again I’m a new sub.

[@Nmo6835]

Wow!! Thank you sooo much Doc! Why can’t all be like YOU? I’ve NEVER EVER spoken to mine about THIS SUBJECT!!! It’s embarrassing as can be. I feel super modest talking about such things. I’ve been taking a full cap every day for YEARS- I have MS so slowed bowel motility is a big big issue. Between this, three magnesium at night plus a stool softener- AND a super high fiber diet- I’m as regular as clockwork! ❤❤

[@magos_0083]

This was informative and your choice of words to help others understand was phenomenal thank u

[@annhursell1815]

You know I’ve been taking miralax for a long time and I was so happy to hear different options to take it. I never knew you could do a whole capful. I’ve been trying to get myself somewhat regular and never have been able to! Thank you!

[@christaldesigns]

This is great great information!!!! I hated taking it at night so started with coffee in am. Perfect!!! Some days half cap some days full cap…..truly is watching your result on a daily basis. I’ve had bad hems and fissures since a child. I wish this was available a long time ago 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙂

[@jaskarandeep9540]

Do u still take it ?

[@christaldesigns]

@@jaskarandeep9540 yes, I still do every morning.

[@SaadArshad17]

@@christaldesignscan I take it at night before sleeping?

[@kareng7397]

Can anyone help me, I started it with 1 cap per doctor, I go but it’s loose , I can’t get a call back plus my stomach gurgles all day, it’s awful. Thanks

[@kareng7397]

@@christaldesignsany ways for me to start? 1 cap seems like a lot can’t seem to get doctor to call

[@danc1197]

I've heard hot liquid such as coffee works better to ingest the miralax. The caffeine and hot liquid stimulates the process much quicker and the crystals also dissolve much better in hot liquid.

[@thatgirl626]

I always take in my coffee

[@carolynwatson3842]

I just discovered your channel. So good to see a doctor who says it all! These are things we deal with on our own mostly. You answer so many of our questions. And you are so cute and have a wonderful personality. 🤗

[@js9560-w9n]

Hello Doctor, I've been on Ozempic for 4 months for my Diabetes. The Diabetes is now well controlled however I've never been this constipated in my life. I haven't had a "normal" bowel movement in a few months. My Doctor just put me on Miralax today. Never taken it before as this is a first time issue for me. I'm hoping it will work. Your video is terrific btw. Thank you!

[@hype876]

Hey there ! Using mounjaro and been experiencing this as well ! You’re not alone ! Good luck !

[@js9560-w9n]

@@hype876 Good luck to you as well! The Miralax is starting to work. Hope it's going good for you too! 😀

[@hype876]

@@js9560-w9n certainly cleansed me within for sure ! 😂😂😂

[@jrobbx]

Excellent information. I am so glad i came upon one of your vidoes on youtube. I am 75 and have had hard stools all my life. In my 30's my Doctor said I have a very efficient system that gets all the moisture out. He advised for me to take Metamucil everyday for the rest of my life. I have done that off and on for years with success but still get really hard stool section right at the exit. It is very difficult to get the plug out but then the bulk seems normal. I am going to add the Miralax 1/2 cap daily to see of the hardness is relieved. Thanks for your information!

[@johnwalker6121]

If it works for you ask your doctor for a script for the generic Polyethylene Glycol 3350, will save you a lot of money since it's cheaper and covered by your insurance. My dr's script was for a large bottle which was 2x the size of a Miralax bottle.

[@leannsherman6723]

Very helpful. Thank you. The many gastroenterologists i’ve seen over the years say that I have IBS - and it is such a scourge!

[@iamdeeLowens]

I had my first colon screening today. Part of the prep was to mix 8.3 oz of Miralax with 64 oz of Gatorade to consume on the day prior to the appointment. I wasn’t sure if I was reading the instructions correctly because that’s an entire bottle in one day! But it was a pleasant experience other than the multiple visits to the bathroom. Thanks for the info because I was curious if Miralax is safe to use every day, and your video provided some great info. Miralax will definitely be my go-to moving forward.

[@steveludwig4200]

Yes. I use one serving every few days or if Im stopped up.

[@davidanderson8469]

You got off easy and didn't have to drink the clean out fluid.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

for my colonoscopy prep, i had to use this and 4 ducolax tablets first. they want you good and clean for the procedure. it sucks.

[@steveludwig4200]

@@KittyLovesGlover Fully cleaning your colon is VERY good for you. The part I hated was starving for 24 hrs.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

@steveludwig4200 yes! And I'm a diabetic. So on top of no food, I couldn't take my metformin. I had cancer. So, it definately saved my life.

[@TropangArguelles_4932]

Thank you doc you’re my medical encyclopedia.

[@naturegirl4074]

I resisted Miralax for a long time, but it js really helped. I started with 1 half cap, now so a whole cap. I have gastroparesis. I’ve had milk of magnesia take 24 hours to work. And it makes me feel ill. Crazy. Thank you.

[@vemver4146]

I have been taking milk of magnesium for long time but i noticed weird symptoms lately I feel sick 😢 and is taking too long to work either.

[@naturegirl4074]

@@vemver4146 have you had bloodwork? MoM, especially long term, can be harmful to the kidneys etc.

[@shawnbrooks8271]

Hi Doc. I am so thankful for your help. I had been praying for relief from my hemorrhoids. My GI Doc recommends surgery. I have to wait till March 3rd for the consult. Your instructions on how to and how long has changed my life. I have exhausted my FMLA this year since October ALREADY because of the prolapsing. I have to wait till next October for the surgery but with your information on pooping ang miralax. I have hope that I can make it and won't lose my job so THANK U. 😁

[@hopes1569]

How are you feeling ?

[@kwhatten]

By surgery, what do you mean? I had a hemorrhoid banded last year, uncomfortable but easy procedure (band came off twice while undergoing!).

[@HappyLife-vh2ey]

First of all I think many here can agree we appreciate your help and happy go lucky personality. I'm a 67 male and I was on cipro for 8 weeks and suddenly I started constipation. My dr told me to start mirilax. Than you for this awesome video .. Bob M.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Antibiotics wreak havoc on your gut microbiome. Do not use unless absolutely necessary. They kill all the bacteria in your digestive tract, both good and bad. It can take a year of careful work to rebuild your gut after an 8 week course of antibiotics. You need to design a good restorative diet to replace the good bacteria. You have a lot of research to do.

[@nancychu1610]

The best explanation 👍🏼most of the Md , even nurses don’t explain well!

[@albertayarborough5950]

Thank you so much. I am always constipated and use MiraLax sometimes. Now I have peace of mind knowing that it is safe.

[@patriciabeauregard3692]

What a great post He got right to the point and not like all the other adds that talk forever and never get to the point. Great job

[@kokonutruns5847]

All I have to say, thank you for being in this profession 😅❤

[@HowToGetSaved...Love.Taylor]

Right? I could never do it.

[@Dancemom-hw2jt]

Thank you so much for this! I just saw my Gastroenterologist and she is great but I never really understood how to use Miralax and the difference between Miralax and Metamucil. I am going back to my routine of Pontoprazole, Famotidine,Miralax, docusate and Bentyl after trying to go natural with only IBguard! I’m back to the meds after a terrible IBS flare that is lasting almost two weeks! Thanks again!

[@karinkissinger5106]

I was born I think with constipation my mother said she had to use suppositories on me even as a baby I just wouldn't poop. And I still have chronic constipation as a 67 year old woman I've tried everything! So I take two stool softeners in the morning with breakfast I drink a ton of water during the day I eat prunes, I also drink a glass of prune juice everyday. But after 3 and 4 days of not going I look bloated I feel sluggish so I have to take an over-the-counter laxative it just seems to be a routine in life now. So now I find out that a study was done on people who regularly use laxatives and they're more likely to develop dementia. Well I watched my mother go through dementia I never want to burden anyone with that. So once again I'm trying natural things like I did 100 times before. And now I'm scared to use the laxatives. What to do what to do what to do.

[@katnip198]

Very Very Helpful. I just got a bottle and had many questions regarding it due to poor information on bottle. You answered ALL my questions and clearly. Thank You!

[@rachelolvera9435]

Very interesting. I did use the Miralax when I had the colonoscopy as a prep and I was comfortable with it.

[@Annx70s]

Eat one kiwi 1 hr. Before taking miralx. And one kiwi 1 hr. After taking miralx. Kiwi is a natural stool softner.

[@barbarawebb7185]

Why wait an hour ?

[@debbietucker910217]

Be good if I wasn't allergic to kiwi

[@ladyleo944]

Please note if you have allergies ,be careful trying kiwi ,I learned the hard way I'm severely allergic to kiwi ,Ate it by mistake in the hospital cafeteria, soon as it hit my throat,I knew I had made a mistake that could of been tragic......

[@Inmate533]

One dose of Miralax weighs 17g for anyone who's interested in using a scale to measure it. Also, I like to drink my Miralax mixed in a 12oz bottle of Gatorade in the morning.

[@marycanfield8654]

Hi Dr Chung, TY. GREAT DAY TO YOU! I appreciate your opinions. I will take 1/2 the top for my 1st dose. Glad you warned me!

[@pamelacarter3386]

Thank you!! Just saw a horrible Gastroenterologist who told me to take miralax with no further instruction.

[@ianp.7536]

Thank you for the info Doctor-you seem like such a good , informed and sincere Doctor. God bless.

[@marthab255]

I had colorectal cancer and now have an ostomy. Because I have had a hernia from the start, all my doctors say don’t skip the 17 grams of Miralax. I have been taking for 8 years and it doesn’t kill you. It is the only way I can keep from getting stopped up.

[@khaleesisnow1683]

🙏🙏

[@MightGuySevereLeafHurricane]

Great timing for this video. Dealing with hemmorroids, miralax is truly a life saver. U mentioned that miralax is a "synthetic chemical thats not found in nature". That being said, i know u mentioned miralax can be potentially taken the rest of your life, but even i worry sometimes what kind of unnatural chemicals i put in my body. So i always have my doubts. But i trust your word doc, miralax cant be absorbed into the body, and i cannot develop intolerance. Thanks for the info!

[@jaskarandeep9540]

Are u still taking it ?

[@juliebaldwin8730]

I would not take it at all milk of magnesium or just magnesium no way would I take a synthetic chemical to poop

[@juliebaldwin8730]

Even better drink prune juice

[@JosieStev]

Cherry juice works for me. I wish prune juice did

[@wilmaaleshire1253]

Thumbs up for Mirlax. It really works! Thanks so much for your videos, really helped me.

[@ronettetomlinson3855]

Dr. Chang you are a life changer!! All your advice and explanations work. I too am on opiates for chronic painFrom colitis and fibromyalgia. And I am managing better than I ever have because of you.❤ 7:34 .

[@rosea7238]

Thank you for great advice and specific instructions. You are compassionate and caring. Most physicians are cold and lack empathy.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I’m pretty much that person you described, I’ve tried everything nothing works. I hydrate properly with magnesium and potassium and sodium and chloride eat the right fibers in the right combinations, and I stopped eating, processed foods and had great results with everything else. I’ve cured my heart disease, liver dysfunction, my thyroid that I lost a lot of weight. I’m off all my medication’s, but this is the one thing I can’t fix. Michael and just doesn’t keep enough fluid in there even with increasing soluble fiber. I took it at first according to the directions and it made a difference but I didn’t wanna keep taking that much on a regular basis so what I do is I just sprinkle a little in my water throughout the day as I’m drinking and probably only take half a cup a day, and I try to take it when I eat, I only eat twice a day and get most of my vegetables and fiber in my first meal, so I make sure I get it then and that’s worked out great. When I back off and try to wean myself off of it Though, I still have constipation issues. I’m guessing it will take more time for my gut biome to fix itself, I’m not sure I ferment vegetables and eat the correct pre-biotics and hydrate properly and I’ve studied it up and down inside out and backwards, and I don’t know what else to do so I take the MiraLAX. At this point, I keep taking it to be functional and it’s working and of course my doctor is pretty much clueless, as are most doctors to be honest and they love drugs and medication. I personally would like to not have to take it, but I don’t know what else to do to try and fix the problem I’m guessing just after decades of having the problem and eating garbage, and not taking care of myself, I’ve just had a leaky gut and other issues that will just take time to resolve and hopefully they will but until then, this keeps me functional, I take small amounts, especially with high fiber meals and probably only do half a cup a day I would guess maybe less but I’d like to get off of it someday completely.

[@vemver4146]

Same problem over here!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

@@vemver4146 that’s because we live in a world where the pharmaceutical industry wants to keep a sick food industry sells is garbage in the medical industry they created doesn’t help us they sell drugs. Nobody understands health anymore, and when people are out there, trying to tell the truth about health theiir attacked by the system, because the truth is if they taught real health in junior high and high school and people eat correctly, you would eliminate 95% of the pharmaceutical and medical industry because they wouldn’t be needed, and the process food industry would be almost completely shut down because it’s all garbage even that marketed as health food. We’re ruining our bodies I think because we don’t have healthy food or water, and those destroying it created a medical industry in a pharmaceutical industry to pretend they cared about our health when all they’re doing is increasing their profit margins off of our illness that they created in the first place. People need to figure it out for themselves and modicum, because no one in government, or the medical industry is trying to help you and the few who have tried her being attacked by those industries in their dollars because their advice would destroy those industries that profit from our illness

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

I have had chronic constipation for most of my adult life. I also had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in 2015 plus Gallbladder removed as also treated for Wide Spread Chronic pain,Arthritis. I am opiates, for my pain management .. I have a bad time with horrible constipation.. Ty Doctor for or this video ..

[@phillipsmith1847]

I like his gentle approach.

[@memee9540]

Thank you for your explanation. I find you very informative and down to earth.

[@richardstone5241]

Thank you Doctor for a great channel full of helpful information presented in layman's terms! Subscribed!!!

[@darbysuntrup1499]

I like your video. Simple and straightforward. Subscribed 😊

[@DrKhan-x1t]

When I saw Dr Cheung initially talking about the rear end problems ,I thought what this handsome doctor doing here. He could easily pass as an Interventional Cardiologist or as a Brain Surgeon. This was until I developed hard poop problems. Nothing seemed to work until I rediscovered the friendly proctologist. My friend you literally saved life from hard poop. Stay where you are. Your friendly Cardiologist

[@ccc4102]

There's so much to learn here. Thank you. ⭐

[@mikewalters3048]

I have had anal fissures. Miralax was recommended by my doctor. I started with half a cap of a generic and went with that for about 4 or 5 days along with about a pint more water per day. I saw no improvement or really, any changes of any kind. I then went to a full cap, once a day, in early afternoon. About 2 or 3 days later I had my first pain-free, blood-free BM in about 6 weeks. Nothing else changed in that I still went at the same time[s] with what looked like the same consistency of BM. I have to say that the Miralax did the job although it almost seems that the improvement would have happened anyway given nothing seemed to change. I did have one minor setback a few days ago with some slight pain/bleeding, but the next day everything seemed to be on track. I take the generic Miralax every day and I might well be taking it once a day forever.

[@jimthomas5690]

Miralax really worked for me. Thank you for all the information

[@Steve43952]

Was not looking for this but...Glad I found. Very important information and very much appreciated. Thank you Doctor!

[@xpa_sleepy3297]

Fennel seeds 1 tablespoon soak in 1glass of water overnight drink in morning

[@HerrJarvinen]

Macrogol is (miralax) is a chemical that goes down the track with the rest of the stuff in your bowels. What I found to work for me, when I have issues. I take part of my daily miralax with every major meal I eat. So, I split my daily 3/4 of cap or 12 grams between my three meals. This keeps my product more consistent (good for fissures). If I take the whole daily batch at one time the result is that some of the product is hard (painful) while part of the product sometimes is a bit too soft (painful too). One diet tip that works for me: If I eat fresh orange fruit, the pulp/flesh actually works for me even without miralax - it makes the "product" soft and slippery and super easy to pass. May not work for all. however, it's a lot of fructose, and some people can also have issues with eating any orange. If I eat one orange per day - half in the morning and half in the evening - it really helps me ... works better for me than those fiber supplements that I have tried.

[@MightGuySevereLeafHurricane]

Yes, I realized this too. Eating fruits is a substitute for taking miralax daily. Instead I take a cap full of miralax every 2-3 days, instead of everyday.

[@DominiqueMarieJolie]

It’s okay to say poop.

[@patriciasheppard6109]

I think BM sounds more pleasant to hear@@DominiqueMarieJolie

[@wobble108]

My friend in the states gave me this when I visited her.... I was amazed, I've just imported some to the UK its that good. I took a half an american Tsp (their like desert spoons in the UK) morning a night with the same of benifibre for 2 days and I was fine. Nothing in the UK to match it. No strain no hard poop.been to docs and hospital but every doctor has a different approach. I do have a hernia and a kinky bowel (lol) I'm also a veggie so I've started a food diary too. There are so many culprits especially for women (hormones)

[@HungerSTR1KE]

Thank you for sharing the info. about Miralax not being habit forming or addictive or impacting other areas of the body. My doctor told me to try it for a week to help relieve constipation.

[@eddiemautone209]

You always give good advise Dr chung your the best

[@alicia8530]

So glad I found this video. I’ve recently been put on Cymbalta and constipation has been my major side effect

[@constancecondit4349]

Yes, for lots of people.

[@steverollins4690]

Thank you so much Doctor, I'm currently suffering in pain and your videos have been very informative.

[@rpersen]

Thank you for yet another informative video doc!

[@curtiscollins2174]

Very well done. Started taking Miramax and going to my Dr. As well. Thank you sir..

[@JudyStiekes]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation! This is just what I needed as I developed chronic constipation after cystecele surgery and I am still having it. I have tried a lot of. things but not Miralax. I am. going to take your recommendation and I have two doctors that have seen me for this problem.

[@marykopydlowski4654]

I cant stand miralax but I find myself taking it when Ive been ill I have constipation. Reading your help is great! I needed it yesterday

[@Mary-pn8cl]

Hi doctor! Can you talk about vasodilators and fissures? I seen an Amazon review saying that vasodilators is what to look for when treating fissures. Any OTC vasodilator recommendations? Please and Thank you! PS… I’m so glad you’re still making videos! It’s very helpful and I’m due time you will gain more audience. (Maybe try going to tiktok with it too!)

[@yourfriendlyproctologist]

Great suggestion! Your question has been added to the list!

[@m.o.o.n.c.a.k.e]

I will try these definitely I want to keep my hemorrhoids in check

[@Bobrogers99]

I have had much better results with prune juice. 16 ounces of water an hour or two beforehand, then 8 to 10 ounces of prune juice.

[@N2freedom]

Thank you for your information. It is good for people to know that they can take it everyday. I have taken it for years because of complications of colon and prostate cancer and it’s the only thing that works.

[@oldgolfer9332]

Thanks, I have been taking it for several years 1 cap in the morning has worked great. I was wondering how long I could take it without causing damage to my body. Thanks for the information.

[@johnwhale3774]

Its great to find you, no nonsense, thank you 😊

[@faithhernadez8714]

This is just an excellent video. Thank you for helping us !!

[@TheTrainereric]

yes!!

[@debbieanne7962]

We don’t have Miralax here in Australia. The equivalent is Movicol which is sold in packages of 30 sachets. I’m glad it doesn’t harm you to take it daily. I get constipation from the medication I have to take daily

[@minaminam9344]

Great to watch respected sir , Is miralax safe for heart failure patients please guide?

[@hanochcohen2243]

Miralax = Miraclelax.......Thank you doctor !!! God Bless You

[@YourFreeBeats]

IT WORKS. As someone in palliative care, I have been on Hydromorohone and now the Fentanyl patch. Two days ago I experienced fecal impaction. Had to do the scissor finger and eventually glycerin enema (which helped me pass a baseball sized chunk of stool.). Still…. It’s the mental scarring effect of it happening again, so I wanted something “mild” and took PEG 3350. Since I did a few small (somewhat firm stools) but about 36 hours of the Miralax I emptied my bowels with a nice combination of firm and liquid. I recommend Milk of Magnesia (which DOES work but it can be painful leading up to the BM) but more do recommend Miralax as it just works. Best of luck to all.

[@Theerevert]

Pls help me 😢 this is the second time this has happened to me and as you said I’m traumatized from the first time 🥺

[@rubyblue4945]

@@Theerevert can you get miralax ?

[@Theerevert]

@@rubyblue4945 today is day two on miralax and drinking tons of water my symptoms have improved a lot and I’m hoping something passes. I don’t wanna go to the ER 😭

[@Theerevert]

@@rubyblue4945 I’m even doing this moo technique LMAO

[@rubyblue4945]

@@Theerevert what’s your diet like ? I hope you get better

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Since everybody poops, this is very valuable. Good advice.

[@a-q9414]

Very helpful information. Thanks.