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Doctor insights on: Which Is Better Golytely Or Miralax Before A Colonoscopy

Yes: Use large 255 gm bottle in 2 liters gatorade plus fleets enema plus 2 docolax pills.

Discuss: Your prep with the endoscopist scheduled to perform the exam. Discuss your preferences with the doctor and do it quickly as you don't have enough time to dally if you expect to get the scope successfully completed.

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): In my practice I use miralax (polyethylene glycol) prep. I find it to work very well. I combine it with smart water.

Probably ok: It's probably ok, as long as you follow all the other guidelines. But you will be extending the time from clearing out your bowels to when you can start eating again!

Colon prep: The bottom line in colon prep is to empty the colon to have a clean colon to visualize during the scope. If your Gastroenterologist given you the instruction to take them together, it is okay.

Colonoscopy Prep: I would not say this is normal, but do not be alarmed. I have heard many patients complain of such symptoms so it certainly is not unusual. This is the worst part of having a colonoscopy

Ok: You should be fine. Try to finish the miralax (polyethylene glycol) if you can. Prep is the worst part of this procedure. Good luck. Dr. R

Sounds like: Gluten sensitivity and need of g free diet.

Lot of miralax (polyethylene glycol): Regurgitating too much miralax (polyethylene glycol) is not uncommon if the stomach gets overloaded and cant handle the volumn injested. I prefer GoLightly which adsorbs fluid into the small bowel and secondarily cleanses the colon. In spite of everything I still suggest a Fleet enema before going for the procedure.

Yes: Yes this is very normal and can take up to 48 hours to clear. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids to make sure you don't get dehydrated.

Ibs or outlet dysf: Your symptoms are consistent with constipation predominant irritable bowel. You also have features of pelvic floor dysfunction or outlet dysfunction. You should see your G.I. Doctor or rectal surgeon for further evaluation.

See below: These symptoms can only be adequately addressed by your doctor in real-time (face-to-face). Only after a thorogh evaluation, possibly including labs and other studies, can he/she determine what's wrong and what to do about it.

Best to: Discuss this with your GI doctor or colon and rectal surgeon who will be performing the procedure. Try drinking less caffeine and more fluid to 80 ounces per day or more and you will probably not need the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) any longer.

It is a possibility: Given, your previous history of gastric bypass and appendectomy surgeries you might have scar tissue. A ct scan or barium enema would also show if your colon were twisted.

No bowel movement: No this is not normal and you must see your doctor about this as soon as possible.

Should be OK: As long as you are not having a lot of abdominal pain nor rectal bleeding, it should be ok. Everyone's intestinal transit time is different. If you are concerned about not going, the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) should be ok.

While: It could be safe, only a doctor can prescribe such treatment with knowledge of your medical history

Diet: If you have had a full work-up for your constipation, including lab tests. And you've reviewed any medications that might cause constipation, like blood pressure medications, then I would suggest you work on diet. Some people need a lot of fiber. So lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, the yogurt activia contains a probiotic that helps with constipation.

Nausea meds: You can have your doctor call in some nausea medicine.

Call: Your gastroenterologist or the doctor who performed the colonoscopy now. Do not wait. Call for instructions & you may need an exam to be sure there are no complications from your procedure.