lynn,

a natural and traditional remedy for constipation that so far seems to work for my sister (who's also having constipation since she's increased her pain meds):

eat a pear (by mouth or pureed if you have a peg tube) first thing in the morning, and follow that with some lukewarm water.

be well.

gita


sister diagnosed 11/03 SCC maxilla keratenizing stg IV T1N1Mx; 4-7 positive lymph nodes; dissection 12/03 left upper pallette removd; radiaton left side 35 sessions 2/04-4/04; recurrence same side 4/04; chemo began 5/04 incl cisplatine, 5fu, taxotere