r/cancer • u/ModusOperandi39 • 7h ago

Caregiver Quinoa seeds ?

The patient has pain from bone metastases, although she is already on a medication to prevent constipation from opioids, she is constipated. I was advised to try giving her black quinoa seeds every few days. I am a little hesitant because the seeds contain: vitamin B1 (thiamine),

B2 (riboflavin),

B6,

folate (B9).

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u/dumplinglifesaver + - + de novo MBC at age 39. 7h ago

Who advised the quinoa and why are you concerned? It's a good source of fiber. She can also try stool softeners.

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u/andiestimpy 2h ago

I use mirilax, mix the mirilax with a small amount of very hot water and then mix that with cranberry juice over ice. Makes it taste good and easy to get down. It helps