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Severe Constipation
I have had severe constipation for a long time. I drink lots of water and have had almost every test possible done and tried many prescription medications. These medications work for a little bit then stop. I currently take 3 docusate in morning and at night I will take 2 senna/docusate. I still dont have a daily BM. So i get bloated crampy and back pain from this.
I was told I could go to the Mayo Clinic as they may have ideas for me because they are out of options for me here.
Anyone else suffer from this?
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Does anyone here have experience with Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation? It is very expensive. I'd just like to know if it works. Thanks all! Joe
I have suffered from severe constipation for over 30 years. Tried all over the counter and prescription drugs. Linzess worked for a while but then stopped. I have just recently tried Inulin, purchased on Amazon. This is working well for me. Feeling like a normal person. If you try it, start with a much less dose than what the directions say. My bottle says 1 teaspoon but I started with 1/8 teaspoon.
Hi, I suffer from constipation. I have tried everything. However, my dr. recommended Lactulose Solution, 2 tablespoons 2x a day. So far, it's working. Ask your dr. first. All the best to you. I know what you're going through.
Just came across this post and looked to buy Orvilax for my severe constipation. I had never heard of it - but can't find it anywhere online. Does it go by other names? Thanks
I have suffered from this for long time and it’s just getting worse as time goes on. I found through research that 3/4 c Miralax everyday plus mixing Organic 2 tsp Psyllium Husks and 1 tsp Yerbe Prima Fiber powder with 2 heaping T unsweet applesauce and eating it at bedtime. In early am take one Colon Support capsule (Amazon) and 1 Senacot tablet. By 8 or 9 pm you should have had a BM. If not there is Bowel Activator capsules on Amazon. Or take 1 (not 2) Ducolax pills. Hope this wks for you.
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What I'm going to advise may sound bonkers but it absolutely worked for me. Due to your long history of constipation and all of the things you have tried to fix it-- you likely have an issue with maintaining an appropriate amount of magnesium in your body. If you're eating healthy and drinking lots of water and are still stopped up--- its likely this. There are several types of magnesium so if you're already taking some, chances are you're not taking the right type. Hop onto Amazon and order "Triple Magnesium Complex" by "Nature Craft". Start taking 3 a day every morning and I guarantee that you will be as right as rain! You likely have a mineral deficiency issue so bulking up on fiber won't offer you a long-term fix. Wishing you all the best!
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1 ReactionGoogle Coffee and constipation.
Article by Cleveland clinic.
Works for me.
Be careful with Psyllium Husk, it had the opposite of the intended effect on me, which could make your issue worse.
Some of us have slow digestion for reasons like hypothyroid and scar tissue from abdominal surgeries or endometriosis. Unless you have ever seen an opened abdomen with scar tissue you wouldn’t understand why the peristalsis is inhibited. It makes it stiff and can greatly inhibit the movement needed to propel your poop down the intestines during the normal digestive process. Proper working has its reasons. Also anything you try daily unless occasionally can also hurt you in the long run. Watch for dehydration and also you must consider how your body absorbs nutrients. There is so much to consider. You can have some of if your intestines surgically removed but it’s dangerous and you may wind up with a colostomy. Unless you’ve worked in surgery or are surgeon you have no clue about this. Then there are kinks and diseased parts that may have become unfunctional for whatever reason. And.. IBS Diagnosis because no one knows the cause of your constipation but Gid! All said some of us have multiple strikes against us and thus either get our colon removed or have to use multiple nonprescription and prescription and the usual things like diet, exercise and water. I have to take magnesium, miralax and Linzess and eat pristine and I am active and drink so much water. I have had my labs checked many times and my Magnesium level is great so that debunks the low mag level. Be careful not to overdose on it also! I still take Mag cause it does help and I do monitor my electrolyte levels about every 3-6 months. It’s a struggle to keep from having surgery from a complete obstruction but it’s worth it. Mag supplements can help some but still with high doses get a GP to check your labs and look up symptoms of overdose even those your labs may be OK and your having BM’s.
Has a doctor given you Linzess? That helps with my constipation. I take it 2 or 3 times a week.
I pray all gets better