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Posted: 9/9/2023 8:59:40 AM EDT
First World problem.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/increasing-demand-blamed-laxative-shortage-literally-running-out Increasing demand for laxatives such as Miralax and Glycolax is being blamed for a shortage of stool softeners across America. Gastroenterologists and suppliers say they are seeing a surge in demand for polyethylene glycol 3350, which is the generic name for Miralax and Glycolax. According to the Wall Street Journal, customers are seeing emptier shelves for laxatives across the country. Both gastrological and behavioral experts are blaming an aging population and say that Americans' fiber consumption is down, which sometimes leads to constipation. Experts also cite the pandemic as a reason for the shortages, stating that psychological and physical results of the Coronavirus restrictions meant that people generally took less care of themselves, such as eating worse and exercising less. Americans also experienced more anxiety, which doctors say are causes of bowel dysfunction. Dr. George Pavlou, president of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, said "It’s crazy to think that our collective bowel dysfunction problems have gotten so bad that we’re literally running out of stool softeners." Pattern, an analytics company, told the Wall Street Journal that Amazon searches for laxatives have tripled over the past year. More surprising, suppliers say, is the number of younger customers now relying on the products. Benefiber manufacturer Haleon, who states that 18- to 42-year-olds are buying their fiber supplement faster than they've seen before. |
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Massive overuse of opioids and anti-anxiety/antidepressants and the resulting chronic constipation has nothing to do with it, I’m sure.
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It's probably totally 100% coincidence that one of the classic signs of opioid use is constipation. Totally unrelated to all those young people buying laxatives I'm sure.
Eta beat by 2 seconds |
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The doctors should just admit it that people are just more full of shit than ever before.
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One taco bell trip and I'm shitting for a week. But in reality, simply having a balanced diet of gree leafy vegetables, fiber, proteins, carbs, etc.... keeps me regular.
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The solution is to do like the constipated mathematician did.
Work it out with a slide rule and a pencil. |
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Not in my store you don't!
My doctor says I have to take a laxative! |
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Drink about 3-4 bottles of Yoo-Hoo on a hot day. Problem solved.
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Quoted: Massive overuse of opioids and anti-anxiety/antidepressants and the resulting chronic constipation has nothing to do with it, I'm sure. View Quote |
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Years ago, a Big Mac was all I needed to clear out my system. Eat one of those, and 45 minutes later, I better be near a bathroom.
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It’s because about half this country (the half that will vote for Biden, AGAIN) is full of shit
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Quoted: I drink 2 glasses of Metamucil every day. Taste much better. View Quote I use the generic psyllium husk form. Also docusate and various fiber pills. Plus my high fiber diet. Anyone else consuming this amount of fiber would never leave the bathroom. I'm barely regular. The struggle is real. |
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Sunsweet dried plums. 10 to 12 of those a night are delicious, safe and effective
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Get a lot of accountants together. They can work it out with a pencil.
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Quoted: THIS is the real reason, not aging population bullshit. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Massive overuse of opioids and anti-anxiety/antidepressants and the resulting chronic constipation has nothing to do with it, I’m sure. THIS is the real reason, not aging population bullshit. The popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss is a big driver too. They slow down your GI tract and a lot of people on it have problems with constipation. |
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Worf's Prune juice Commercial. |
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View Quote Fire is if you hate your asshole. Kharn |
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After several years going low-carb and/or carb free, I mixed fruit back into my diet.
Downed a whole pineapple one day and flushed my system. I think my neighbors heard a distant "GAWDDAMN!" the next morning. |
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The FDA and Fed is to fault for this one. They don’t recommend enough fiber to be eaten per day and they allow toxins in our food chain. I take in fiber from vegetables and hemp protein has 11g per 4 tbsp.
American public is set on fast food, and junk food, this body positivity thing is total bullshit. Shame everyone to be toned and no obese epidemic would exist. I was recently prescribed something that would sedate me, I looked at the side effects and called the pharmacy told them to cancel that prescription. I am firing that doctor too. |
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Mrs GrimeReaper is taking Trulicity which used to give her diarrhea. Oddly a pharmacist advised her try taking 3 Metamucil gummies a day , voilla. Problem solved. Helped regulate her system.
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Perhaps these people should eat some quinoa, fruits and vegetables…..little greek yogurt.
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Gastro’s are so backed up in our AO that even when you get an appt. they are 1-2 hours late seeing you.
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