Question 1

i am a 62 yr old male w/ oic (on/ off for 2 weeks) after starting oxycodone 15mg /day. is it ok to combine senna-s, wheat dextrin, and miralax?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes: But I usually recommend doing things stepwise rather than all at once.  Wheat dextrin is basically a bulk agent, and those are NOT recommended in OIC.  Miralax alone should work, just need to escalate dose. Start with one ounce three times daily, and double it until there are results.  The newer agents that specifically antagonize opioids gut action, usually without systemic effects, also help.

Question 2

was tested and found to be allergic to wheat. i don't have celiac, but have eosinophilic esophagitis. should i avoid wheat dextrin in supplements?

Accepted Answer

Wheat issues: Wheat is a complex composition of various proteins and some starches. Like the roof of your house, its different parts have different features. However, if you have a wheat allergy yo should avoid it in any form. That means you read lots of labels and avoid the product if it has any mention of wheat. They cannot completely separate the components from wheat to make it truly safe.

Question 3

i'm taking verapamil and am constipated. miralax (polyethylene glycol) & costco optifiber (wheat dextrin) don't seem to work. what fiber supplement would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Change meds: I believe that constipation is a common side effect of medications. When simple methods to manage these complications fail, altermative treatments should be sought. I would not recommend stronger laxatives as they may alter your colonic function, unless, of course, you have no alternative.

Question 4

what is modified food starch, tapioca dextrin, and xanthan gum?

Accepted Answer

Food thickeners: These are thickeners added to food, rather than being nutritious ingredients in themselves.  It's an attempt to add fiber.  Tapioca dextrin comes from the root of the cassava plant, and is gluten-free.  Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide made from certain bacteria.

Question 5

wife has serve dry eyes and has plugs, today she took dextrin powder and states her eyes are dryer and as uncomfortable as ever. could dextrin be caus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Dextrin could worsen dry eyes by keeping water in the gut with the passage of high-fiber stools.  However, sounds like the primary eye problem has not bee sufficiently addressed for her to be sensitive this.  Are artificial tears an option for her?  Are other medications (like antihistamines) used that are drying?  Is there inflammation of the eyelid? Eye doctor should be able to help

Question 6

can you take naproxen, with other prescriptions like amphetam/dextrin. and with over the counter tylenol, and advil?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take Naproxen when taking Amphetamin/Dextroamphetamine unless you are taking medication(s) for hypertension or if you have kidney disease or stomach problem.
Tylenol OTC is safe to use as needed but Advil or Motrin or Ibuprofen (OTC) have the same adverse effects as Naproxen (Aleve).
Remember Tylenol or the other meds OTC should be used as needed only.

Question 7

i have been on a wheat free diet for about 4 months and lost 20 pounds  is there anything else i can do to help cut a few extra pounds?

Accepted Answer

Add exercise: Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day will help you to burn more calories.  Keep to your diet.

Question 8

is pb&j healthy on honey wheat bread?

Accepted Answer

Yummy!: Your peanut butter and jelly on honey wheat bread provides you withprotein, fiber carbohydrates and fat  all in all a healthy diet.

Question 9

recently, i have recently started eating wheat-free, but i miss eating grains! suggestions on food choices?

Accepted Answer

Obviously non-wheat: grains. There's an awful lot of different FLOURS used in Indian cooking including nut flours. For actual grains, quinoa , rice,

Question 10

is eating a lot of wheat thins and hummus bad?

Accepted Answer

Wheat Thins not best: It's all relative. Wheat thins are high-carb foods rich in gluten, which is pro-inflammatory & stimulates appetite. They contain soybean oil & high fructose corn syrup which are likely from gmo sources & thus best avoided! hummus is a fairly healthy food choice. I would keep the hummus & choose healthier crackers-i like mary's gone crackers which are organic, gluten-free with seeds & healthy fats.

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I am a 62 yr old male w/ oic (on/ off for 2 weeks) after starting oxycodone 15mg /day. is it ok to combine senna-s, wheat dextrin, and miralax?

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Was tested and found to be allergic to wheat. i don't have celiac, but have eosinophilic esophagitis. should i avoid wheat dextrin in supplements?

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I'm taking verapamil and am constipated. miralax (polyethylene glycol) & costco optifiber (wheat dextrin) don't seem to work. what fiber supplement would you recommend?

A member asked:

What is modified food starch, tapioca dextrin, and xanthan gum?

A member asked:

Wife has serve dry eyes and has plugs, today she took dextrin powder and states her eyes are dryer and as uncomfortable as ever. could dextrin be caus?

A member asked:

Can you take naproxen, with other prescriptions like amphetam/dextrin. and with over the counter tylenol, and advil?

A member asked:

I have been on a wheat free diet for about 4 months and lost 20 pounds is there anything else i can do to help cut a few extra pounds?

A member asked:

Is pb&j healthy on honey wheat bread?

A member asked:

Recently, i have recently started eating wheat-free, but i miss eating grains! suggestions on food choices?

A member asked:

Is eating a lot of wheat thins and hummus bad?

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