Question:
I need something for this constipation now!!!!! Please!!!
I need to know what we can take for constipation? I was also wondering if not eating enough could cause constipation, please help, I usually go at lest three times a day, lately I have been going, maybe once a day and not very much at all!!! — bikerchic (posted on November 13, 2002)
November 12, 2002
constipation is usually from not drinking enough, and not getting enough
fiber in your diet. Try increasing both of those (use a fiber supplement if
you have too) and that should help. IF it does not help, then add prunes to
your diet. That may help too.
— Vicki L.
November 12, 2002
I use sugar free Fiber Choice - it's sold at Wal-Mart. It is orange
chewable tablets (not very tasty, but not terrible either). I take at
least 2 per day, sometimes more. It helps keep you regular. Good luck.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 12, 2002
Eating some Kashi Go Lean cereal always gets me going, but regular for me
may be going every other day or every third day. If you are not eating a
lot, then there isn't a lot to come out every day *G*...
— John Rushton
November 12, 2002
If you are currently constipated, I'd suggest milk of magnesia - or if you
don't have any and can't afford it you can try diabetic candy, prunes (even
the baby food kind), prune juice, a large amount of sweet juice (the sugars
can get ya going), a high fiber cereal (100% bran)...and things of this
nature. Just be forewarned that they may cause abdominal cramping. If you
haven't went in a seriously long amount of time you probably should hollar
at your doctor - concern becomes high you've become impacted. Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
November 12, 2002
When I need relief, I need it FAST!!! I sound like a commercial, but for
faster results, (15 minutes to an hour usually)use a laxative suppository
(like dulcolax)
— Denise W.
November 12, 2002
I'm a Milk of Mag person myself.
— LionGirl2k
November 12, 2002
I don't think going once a day is considered constipated. But if you are
used to going more often, then once a day is not "regular" for
you. I have found that 1 cup or two of popcorn every night keeps me very
regular. Though a carb, its a good carb and full of fiber, per my
nutritionist. If I slack off my popcorn, I quickly become un-regular (is
that a word?!)
— Cindy R.
November 12, 2002
Are you taking iron? The other night at our support meeting a woman was
saying she was constipated from the iron. She is using watered down prune
juice. Also, last night at my nutrition class, the nutritionist said that
iron will make you constipated and said we could not take stool softeners
right after surgery. She suggested watered down prune juice. Now she said
no stool stofteners right after surgery, I don't know how far out you are
or if it is okay to take them after you are long time post op. This
probably wasn't helpful, just what I heard the past two nights.
— Sharon L.
November 13, 2002
As you have changed the types and amounts of foods you eat it is not
surprising that your bowel habits have changed. I used to be a once in the
morning kinda gal, now every 2-3 days. I asked my dr about it and he said
as long as I am not uncomfortable, don't worry about it. Now, that said, I
have had a couple of times where things got VERY uncomfortable. I now work
fiber into my diet where possible including oatmeal, whole grain bread or
pasta, and fruits/veggies. High protein can sure stop you up if you are not
careful. But once a day doesn't sound like constipation, just different
from life before surgery for you. Good luck and keep that fiber flowin'!
— ctyst
November 13, 2002
It is so interesting that there are a few questions about this recently. I
went to my family doctor on Monday. I had been having horrible cramping in
my left side and my back. They checked for Kidney stones, infection found
nothing. The pain kept getting worse. Today they ran all sorts of test,
including the dreaded pelvic exam. After all this they tell me I am
constipated. I saw the x-rays and can't believe all of that inside me. I
am drinking magnesium citrate and they have me on prescription
suppositories. Can't believe how painful constipation can be. I have never
been in my life and I experience now for the first time. I literally
thought I was dying. Well, you are not alone.
— tulagirl
Click Here to Return