Jim Miller
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2016
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Do such specialist stores exist in the US?One difference you will find is that the big (or small) markets do not carry this kind of thing like the bog US stores. (emphasis added!!)
Whilst I would never comment on medical matters as such,may I say that on the Camino ,both in Spain and Portugal ,all the Famicias went"above and beyond" when it came to advice and assistance.Many thanks to them.I am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
Firstly, congratulations on undertaking the Camino. My spouse and I (both in our 70s) completed it two weeks ago. The experience of a lifetime. Secondly, I agree with Gitteharre that the hours of daily walking will do surprising (beneficial) things to one's lower GI tract. Indeed one may find oneself looking for the opposite kind of product.I am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
Jerbear, your typewriter keys to God's ears! Seriously though, for older folk who have been habituated to daily use of Miralax for many years nature may not do the job. The Camino presents enough challenges without using it as a way to get off a medication. Even if one is trying, good to know the medication is available!Walk my friend. Nature will take care of you.
Agree with Reb, the dietary regime in Spain and France will wean you off your meds.A popular nickname for the ever-present morning Cafe Con Leche is "Dambuster." Just so you know.
I am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
Great answer Zzotte. I am 71 and do all these things and never have a problem,home or away. (plus the odd vino tinto and cerveza of course!!)Been old does not mean you have to live with certain things if for no other heath issue instead Eat lots of vegetables (hard to do in the camino so visit supermarkets), prunes for fiber, drink lots and lots of water so fiber does not turn into cement and take a probiotic better to carry in the tummy then in backpack. My father back at your age was having the same problem, and his Dr said "eat less move more" and gave him the list God bless him he lived to be 96 and flushed
Zzotte
Hi. It's a dam good question, I took a months supply of senakot and found the locally available alternatives a challenge. The diet does not have a lot of fibre and although I ate lots of fruit and veg when I could keeping regular at the right time of day when loos were close was on occasion an issue for me. When my travelling companions and myself at last broached the subject everyone was suffering. One lady had real issues. Although I can't answer your question it is a very very proper subject. Next time I shall pack more senakotI am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
Hooray for us "young geezers"! I was wondering at what age geezerhood started. Guess I'm there.@Jim Miller - I am a relatively young 'geezer' (61)...
Hi JimI am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
In case anyone is following this all these years later, yes, you can find Macrogol in Spanish pharmacies. The brand names would be Casenlax or Sterilpeg (packets).I am 76 years old and will be starting my Camino in 6 months. Us "Geezers" like our "regularity," and for me it comes in the form of a softener/laxative name Myralax. I will be taking my time on the trek, and plan on a 6 week journey. That means I will need to take around 45 packets/doses of the above, which will weigh in at over 2 pounds. Since it's all about lbs. & grams, I certainly do not want to have to carry all that "poop powder" if I can help it.
So my question is, does anyone know if the Spanish drug stores carry this product or a product called Macrogol 3350, which is the Spanish equivalent. I would love to just carry say a dozen packets and reload a few time along the way.
Jim Miller
Prunes make a lovely portable sweet snack or dessert. Yum!Been old does not mean you have to live with certain things if for no other heath issue instead Eat lots of vegetables (hard to do in the camino so visit supermarkets), prunes for fiber, drink lots and lots of water so fiber does not turn into cement and take a probiotic better to carry in the tummy then in backpack. My father back at your age was having the same problem, and his Dr said "eat less move more" and gave him the list God bless him he lived to be 96 and flushed
Zzotte
Yes, they most certainly do. Unfortunately, some of us have to take this--nothing else helps. Some say the constant walking will do it. Not for me. Walked the Frances in 2013 and I wish I had brought my powder!Prunes make a lovely portable sweet snack or dessert. Yum!
I can relate. I have a problematic digestive system as well. Different problems. But for instance the only way my acid reflux can stay in check is to have some vinegar in water every evening. So I'll be toting a bottle of that everywhere. Yay me. I guess the good news is vinegar is widely available.Yes, they most certainly do. Unfortunately, some of us have to take this--nothing else helps. Some say the constant walking will do it. Not for me. Walked the Frances in 2013 and I wish I had brought my powder!
Best of luck! And yes, potatoes, potatoes, potatoes. Though I have met many a pilgrim who has managed his/her food sensitivities just fine. Buen Camino!I can relate. I have a problematic digestive system as well. Different problems. But for instance the only way my acid reflux can stay in check is to have some vinegar in water every evening. So I'll be toting a bottle of that everywhere. Yay me. I guess the good news is vinegar is widely available.Managing my food sensitivities will also be tough as it seems potatoes are in every Spanish meal. (The sensitivities cause further digestive issues.) I envy folks who have easy and regular digestive systems.
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