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Posted by Mrose on July 29, 2012, at 17:42:13
Have take tons of stuff for years. Nothing works. Would love to have some good feedback. Sorry for the topic but I know most of you deal with it with these meds.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on July 29, 2012, at 20:19:45
In reply to Constipation, posted by Mrose on July 29, 2012, at 17:42:13
Take a fibre supplement once or twice a day (Metamucil, Citrucel, Fibercon), and take a dose of senna or bisacodyl when you feel the need
Posted by sleepygirl2 on July 29, 2012, at 20:19:48
In reply to Constipation, posted by Mrose on July 29, 2012, at 17:42:13
Goodness, yes. It's the basics for me, lots of water, fruits and vegetables.
Fiber one cereal :-)
Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on July 29, 2012, at 21:20:17
In reply to Re: Constipation » Mrose, posted by sleepygirl2 on July 29, 2012, at 20:19:48
this may be really ridcuoulous but I used to take baking soda to help my meds absorb....yea well it will losen it up but its nasty to ingest....i mean really!
talk to your doctor, maybe they can do something about it
rj
Posted by papillon2 on July 29, 2012, at 22:45:21
In reply to Re: Constipation, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on July 29, 2012, at 21:20:17
I tried in this order:
1. High fibre diet and increased water consumption
2. Metamucil (fibre supplement)
3. Traditional laxative (i.e. Ducolax)All of which had no effect. In fact, I'd say that no. 1 made the situation worse because all this bulky food could not get out, so my belly just got bigger and bigger and all the more painful. Your mileage may vary.
Went to doctor.
4. CT scan to check for any blockages (none, but scan showed severe constipation).
5. Prescribed Movicol, a stool softener. Had to use 4/day at first, kick-started with suppositories. Now everything is moving again I only need to take 1-2 a day.Good thing that worked, because had it not the next step was an enema. :S
Warning: Movicol is absolutely disgusting to drink by itself. It is bearable however if you make up the solution as prescribed and then add half a cup of juice.
There was talk of reducing the dose of the med predominantly responsible for the constipation, thankfully that hasn't been necessary.
Hopefully there is something on this list that you haven't tried.
Posted by Phillipa on July 29, 2012, at 23:18:40
In reply to Re: Constipation, posted by papillon2 on July 29, 2012, at 22:45:21
Magnesium supplements nightly 300mg works great for me. With or without meds would need this. Phillipa
Posted by Raisinb on July 30, 2012, at 22:05:09
In reply to Constipation, posted by Mrose on July 29, 2012, at 17:42:13
Have you tried a fairly large dose of a magnesium supplement in the evening? I know it sounds odd, but I had horrible constipation on lithium and magnesium totally did the trick. Other than that only stimulant laxatives did anything, and thats no way to live.
Posted by bogie7 on July 31, 2012, at 18:38:04
In reply to Constipation, posted by Mrose on July 29, 2012, at 17:42:13
> Have take tons of stuff for years. Nothing works. Would love to have some good feedback. Sorry for the topic but I know most of you deal with it with these meds.
>I've had IBS for 20 years and I my doc. put me on Amitiza 24 MCG 2 x day and Librax 4 x day. It's the only thing that has ever worked for me.
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