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Is Cranberry Juice the same as Grape Juice?

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Posted 7/18/2010 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys!

I've been having some bladder problems recently and have been drinking a lot of cranberry juice. It seems to have the same laxative effect as grape juice on my ostomy. Is it the same?

Posted 7/19/2010 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
It's the sugar content. Have you tried cranberry pills? They might be a little less cleansing!
Posted 7/19/2010 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Any juice is going to do that to you. Speaking from first hand experience, I can tell you apple juice sure does and, as the previous poster said, it's the sugar, not the type of juice.
Posted 7/19/2010 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
This may not help with your question, but have you tried the Cran-Grape juice from Ocean Spray? I've been drinking this since 18 and it was introduced to me in the hospital. As a matter of fact, I just got done with a glass.
I think that it makes my ostomy a little more watery but could also be the food I ate.
Posted 7/20/2010 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
80sChick
  I don't think so ...cranberry juice is really good for baldder problems...has healiing qualities in those.....  Always seemed to help me when I was younger....good luck.

Leslie

Posted 7/20/2010 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys...I guess my question was just more along the lines of "can you use cranberry juice for blockages like you can use grape juice?" I understand they are different. It's just that they always sing the praises of grape juice for ostomates, but is it really only grape juice that can do it, or will any sugary juice work?
Posted 7/20/2010 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
Personally, I don't use grape juice...If I suspect a sbo I either drink a strong cup of coffee or ginger ale...and I better knock on wood!!!!
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