Has anyone had a problem with feeling cold after using Miralax?

I am doing prep now and have been freezing. So much so that I built a fire and wrapped in a blanket. Decided to google symptom and of course found this. Wondering if it’s from the polyethylene glycol. Will have to do more research but good to know I’m not alone…

I am using suprep, doculax and miralax. I just searched cold and colonoscopy prep because I am under two blankets with two snuggly pets after my second round of the prep beyond freezing! It’s 68 in my house which is usually cause for a fan but I’m still in socks with a extra large heating pad on my back shivering!
I am not dehydrated at all, I have drank more than a gallon of tea and broth and ginger ale. I took some extra supplements to make sure not to flush out all my electrolytes. Potassium, sodium and magnesium.
Will ask the doc later.

I have been prepping for 24 hours for a colonoscopy and endoscopy today. I’ve been terribly cold since last night. I was wondering if it was a side effect of dehydration more than the meds but I stumbled into this thread. I do think it’s common. It’s uncommon for me, in the middle of peri menopause and usually experiencing hot flashes.

Glad I found this forum, but interested to see no one’s gotten a real answer yet. I’ll have to ask my doctor this afternoon when I go in for my colonoscopy. This is my first time and I was surprised when, after drinking the prep, I became unbearably cold. I typically run hot, so this was strange and I thought maybe I had a fever. No dice. All I can say is, I’m definitely taking a very hot bath soon because this cold is hard to beat.

Hello! I am just wrapping up the prep and with both times I drank it I got extremely cold and had to add layers of clothes. It took hours to get warmer. I’m so glad to see there posts because I was beginning to think I had contracted the flu!

A very common enzyme deficiency that a lot of people don't know they have can cause this. G6PDD. I drank about 4 oz of the Trilyte Prep which has PEG 3350 and absorbic acid among other ingredients and immediately felt like a hand from the arctic was squeezing the left side of my chest and my muscles began spasming. It was as cold as dry ice. I did not finish the prep and should have called an ambulance. I was experiencing hemolytic anemia. These two substances are on the "avoid list" and cause hemolytic anemia when ingested by those with G6PDD. A year and a half later, I found out I had G6PDD after ingesting Fava bean flour and experiencing the same symptoms. In the old days, it was called Favism. I now take Suprep for colonoscopy prep and that works for me with no ill side-effects. BTW over 85% of women do not test positive for G6PDD. Go to g6pddeficiency.org for more information.

Had a colonoscopy this morning and EGD. First,I learned a couple of tricks to help get my Golytely down. First half of prep I cut two small lemons in quarters, and secondly, I used a straw. Rub your tongue with lemon, leave it in your mouth while you drink through straw, or squeeze juice on tongue before and after. I got a seed and pulp first time so ended up wrapping in paper towel and squeezing. All variations helped a lot (if you like lemons). Did not chill. When you see those little lemons dwindle down it seems doable. If course do same thing for second half.
So, I understand they are now using CO2 to blow you up and I had no cramping from gas. I am now home in bed and have the shivers but no fever. (Will watch that.) Thought maybe low blood sugar from fasting.

I am also having pretty severe chills and shaking while doing the colonoscopy prep. I have not taken Miralax with this prep. I am almost done drinking the prep, one glass left to go. I also have type 2 diabetes but it is well controlled. I just checked my sugar and it is 85. So not likely from low sugar. When this process slows down I will be taking a very warm bath! Dressing warmer and having the heat up to 76 degrees is not taking away this chill.

Just had my first colonoscopy and I can attest to feeling freezing after taking each dose of the prep. They really should warn you about this side effect. Fortunately it was my only issue (besides the rancid taste) but I was very happy to find this forum to confirm my suspicions that this was due to the prep. I was covered in layers and blankets shivering for hours.

I’m prepping now for my first colonoscopy. The prep is Go-Lytely/peg .
I’m only one hour in and absolutely freezing! It’s 90 degrees outside and I’m in blankets and socks. This could be a long evening. I believe my mother may have had the same reaction.

I am in process of colonoscopy prep, scheduled tomorrow at 7:30. I actually googled "is it normal to be cold... "
I am so cold. I drank the last day-before glass hours ago. I see it must be normal for some of us. I am diabetic type 2. I feel fine other than the stomach upset and cold.

I am doing prep now for capsule endoscopy, I’m just about done with the prep and I am freezing! The Gatorade was barely cold so that’s not why. I checked the weather and it’s mild. On a whim I googled it and found this forum. So strange!