Lantus and constipation

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daytona° - 15 Apr 2007 15:37 GMT

I started Lantus in 6 months ago. Ever since starting it, I have had a very
bad problem with first bowel movement in the AM (where before all was great)
I know people don't like talking about moving their bowels, but we all do
it. Anyway, it is like trying to pass a baseball through an eye a of needle.
With all the straining, I know I am not doing myself any good.
I just want to see if anyone else has the constipation problem

I have not had any weight gain nor rashes with Lantus, if that helps anyone

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Uncle Enrico - 15 Apr 2007 21:08 GMT

Two recommendations besides more fiber:
First: a magnesium supplement--say 250 mg.
Second: water-only enemas--no chemicals

>I started Lantus in 6 months ago. Ever since starting it, I have had a very
>bad problem with first bowel movement in the AM (where before all was
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> I have not had any weight gain nor rashes with Lantus, if that helps
> anyone

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Uncle Enrico - 15 Apr 2007 21:13 GMT

PS....For an added measure, buy some whole flax seed, grind it in a coffee
grinder, mix it with egg to make a pancake-like batter and then fry it for
breakfast with a little salt to taste.

> Two recommendations besides more fiber:
> First: a magnesium supplement--say 250 mg.
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>> I have not had any weight gain nor rashes with Lantus, if that helps
>> anyone

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Alan S - 16 Apr 2007 04:20 GMT

>I started Lantus in 6 months ago. Ever since starting it, I have had a very
>bad problem with first bowel movement in the AM (where before all was great)
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>I have not had any weight gain nor rashes with Lantus, if that helps anyone

Never apologise for bringing up a medical matter on a
medical newsgroup, mate:-)

I can't offer any advice at all relevant to Lantus. However,
my morning regularity improved dramatically when I changed
from eating cereal for breakfast to eating it as a bedtime
snack. It's not a big serve, three tablespoons of a mix of
muesli and nuts with enough milk to cover it, but I add
psyllium husk to it to increase the fibre content.

I'm type 2; it also improved my morning numbers a little.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
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rk - 16 Apr 2007 04:32 GMT

>I started Lantus in 6 months ago. Ever since starting it, I have had a
>very bad problem with first bowel movement in the AM (where before all was
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> I have not had any weight gain nor rashes with Lantus, if that helps
> anyone

I was on Lantus for close to 16mons and never experienced constipation.
As it's a simulated hormone, Lantus shouldn't cause constipation. I would
look towards another medication or something that's changed in your diet.

There are lots of things that can help reduce constipation. I take Opates
and they are the worst for causing constipation. Either eating prunes
daily
or a salad a day usually helps for me.

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Billie - 16 Apr 2007 05:52 GMT

Lantus never had any affect on me

Increasing my daily WATER intake helps me tremendously, and is my first
recommendation to my adult children when asked "Mom, what do I do?"

Trying over the counter products is another choice.

Billie

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