lactulose

[rickyrocket1]

hi i was and am asking what the reason is for lactulose is it to just make you go to the toilet or just for the toxins in the body or both as ive only used it now and again but recently had problems with memory etc and i have mild encelophathy can some one help please also have hepc and cirrociss many thanks

[Bolly]

Its for both. Were you prescribed it by a liver specialist? If you have episodes of HE you may benefit from taking it daily. What does it say on the prescription re: dosage?

[rickyrocket1 in reply to Bolly]

i was and thank you

[AyrshireK]

Hi Ricky, I agree with Bolly it's for both, they do recommend that someone with cirrhosis does 3 - 4 partially formed stools a day in order to rid the body of toxins. Lactulose is one medicine which can be experimented with in order to get the right effects - some people find it a bit violent and you need to find what is the right balance for you and right time of day to take it. My hubby has been on 40ml daily since diagnosis - he takes 20ml in a morning and 20ml at night. If going out for the day he may delay the morning dose to try and prevent an 'urgent need' whilst out and about.

Have a discussion with your consultant to see what they suggest but if you are having hazy memory/mild encephalopathy symptoms you should perhaps be on a regular daily dose from now on. Hubby only has mild HE symptoms but he has also been prescribed Rifaximin to help with this since June of last year.

All the best to you.

Katie

[rickyrocket1 in reply to AyrshireK]

thank you just hate the taste of it

[AyrshireK in reply to rickyrocket1]

I don't suppose anyone likes it, I understand it is really sickly sweet but it is medicine and if you need to take it then you have to I guess. Hubby always washes it down with some water straightaway to try and rid his mouth of the taste.

All the best to you, Katie

[Painting42 in reply to rickyrocket1]

Had it into milk an stir but have cuppa ready just in case

[rickyrocket1 in reply to Painting42]

good idea with the tea love a cuppa rosie. by the way are you a decorator or artist just thought because of your blog name thanks

[Painting42 in reply to rickyrocket1]

I used to do watercolour paintings but since my hubby became poorly my heart ant been in it.

But I am going to try an get back into it when I have time cos I miss it a lot

[angse]

Hi Ricyrocke

Hope you get on alright with you Lactulose, what exactly is mild HE thanks !Annette

[Painting42 in reply to angse]

Angst

It's like Ayshirek says it's so u don't get confused cos it makes u get rid of the toxins in your body with the liver not working properly.

its works my hubby takes it otherwise he would be in bed sleeping an they is the chance of going into a coma if u don't

[rickyrocket1 in reply to Painting42]

thank you i guess your right

[rickyrocket1 in reply to angse]

its like a fog in the brain i lose train of thoughts and confused and also memory loss just comes then goes but nice when the fog lifts

[scotty40]

Hi rickyrocket I've been on Lactulose since leaving hospital in October 2013.i have both problems like you. I was on rifaxamin and Lactulose for my HE .If you are feeling hazy/confused you should be taking a specific dose morning and evening. If you are not doing so then you should speak to your doc or liver specialist. You are talking about a serious problem. Hope you're doing OK.

[rickyrocket1 in reply to scotty40]

thank you

[rickyrocket1 in reply to scotty40]

thanks yep seeing him on the 29. may

[rickyrocket1 in reply to scotty40]

ok thanks