Clindamycin causing constipation, just me?

Perhaps, I should be glad that I have a formula that works, but….it seems unfeasible to do indefinitely. It’s been recommended by my primary and gastroenterologists.

Is it reasonable to drink a glass of Metamucil AND a glass of Miralax every day? And, be not too far from a bathroom, because I’ll likely need to go anywhere from 4-5 times a day. And, to deal with the soft consistency, which isn’t normal. And, to have the air that goes along with it? I wouldn’t call it gas, because it’s not gas. No odor and doesn’t even feel like gas, just air. I never feel bloated or have pain. I’ve been doing this for 16 months and it’s gotten old. It’s cramping my dating plans. Lol

If I mess with the doses, I won’t go. That’s not an option due to my hemorrhoids.

I drink lots of water and take probiotics. I have healthy, whole food diet, olive oil, healthy fats, veggies, daily exercise,…..have tried seeds, nuts, fruits, and all the things people swear by….And, yes, I will go if I take a dose of Milk of Magnesium, but doctors discourage this on a regular basis. I do take 300 mg of Magnesium supplement daily. Seems to make no difference.

Since this began, I’ve had 3 normal BMs over the course of 2 days….like old times. So I know I’m capable.

I’m scheduled for further tests soon. I’m trying to keep the faith.

Due to terrible pain from radiation for cancer treatment, I've been taking 10 mg of oxycodone for 4 years...and suddenly began suffering with severe...really severe... daily constipation. My dr recomended a new medication and it's working! It's "Movantik". Ask your doctor. Because it's so new, he/she probably won't know about it... but convince him/her to study it. It's available in both 12 and 25 mg doses. I'm still experimenting with which dosage works best for me.

Hope this works for you. Please let me know if/how it works for you.

Due to terrible pain from radiation for cancer treatment, I've been taking 10 mg of oxycodone for 4 years...and suddenly began suffering with severe...really severe... daily constipation. My dr recomended a new medication and it's working! It's "Movantik". Ask your doctor. Because it's so new, he/she probably won't know about it... but convince him/her to study it. It's available in both 12 and 25 mg doses. I'm still experimenting with which dosage works best for me.

Hope this works for you. Please let me know if/how it works for you.

Perhaps, I should be glad that I have a formula that works, but….it seems unfeasible to do indefinitely. It’s been recommended by my primary and gastroenterologists.

Is it reasonable to drink a glass of Metamucil AND a glass of Miralax every day? And, be not too far from a bathroom, because I’ll likely need to go anywhere from 4-5 times a day. And, to deal with the soft consistency, which isn’t normal. And, to have the air that goes along with it? I wouldn’t call it gas, because it’s not gas. No odor and doesn’t even feel like gas, just air. I never feel bloated or have pain. I’ve been doing this for 16 months and it’s gotten old. It’s cramping my dating plans. Lol

If I mess with the doses, I won’t go. That’s not an option due to my hemorrhoids.

I drink lots of water and take probiotics. I have healthy, whole food diet, olive oil, healthy fats, veggies, daily exercise,…..have tried seeds, nuts, fruits, and all the things people swear by….And, yes, I will go if I take a dose of Milk of Magnesium, but doctors discourage this on a regular basis. I do take 300 mg of Magnesium supplement daily. Seems to make no difference.

Since this began, I’ve had 3 normal BMs over the course of 2 days….like old times. So I know I’m capable.

I’m scheduled for further tests soon. I’m trying to keep the faith.

Due to terrible pain from radiation for cancer treatment, I've been taking 10 mg of oxycodone for 4 years...and suddenly began suffering with severe...really severe... daily constipation. My dr recomended a new medication and it's working! It's "Movantik". Ask your doctor. Because it's so new, he/she probably won't know about it... but convince him/her to study it. It's available in both 12 and 25 mg doses. I'm still experimenting with which dosage works best for me.

Hope this works for you. Please let me know if/how it works for you.

Due to terrible pain from radiation for cancer treatment, I've been taking 10 mg of oxycodone for 4 years...and suddenly began suffering with severe...really severe... daily constipation. My dr recomended a new medication and it's working! It's "Movantik". Ask your doctor. Because it's so new, he/she probably won't know about it... but convince him/her to study it. It's available in both 12 and 25 mg doses. I'm still experimenting with which dosage works best for me.

Hope this works for you. Please let me know if/how it works for you.

I suffered from constipation for years. And now ive been on opioids for quite a few years and have
Tried Everything. I finally found something that help/ works!
I take 1
Teaspoon of Calms at night
Before bed.
It also has other pleasant qualities. I have to be careful not to take too much as it can cause me to be too loose;
But after years of struggle this has worked for over a year!

I have chronic nerve pain from a couple of failed back surgeries. I have been on Lyrica, Cymbalta and most recently Effexor. It seems that when I get to a therapeutic dose, I get severe constipation. I have tried Metamucil with Colace, and Miralax without success. Seems the only thing that works is s stimulating laxative which I know isn’t good to use long term. Since this is such a common side effect of these meds, has anyone had any success getting around this? These meds really help me so I hate to give up on them. Thank you for any advice!

I have chronic nerve pain from a couple of failed back surgeries. I have been on Lyrica, Cymbalta and most recently Effexor. It seems that when I get to a therapeutic dose, I get severe constipation. I have tried Metamucil with Colace, and Miralax without success. Seems the only thing that works is s stimulating laxative which I know isn’t good to use long term. Since this is such a common side effect of these meds, has anyone had any success getting around this? These meds really help me so I hate to give up on them. Thank you for any advice!

I have chronic nerve pain from a couple of failed back surgeries. I have been on Lyrica, Cymbalta and most recently Effexor. It seems that when I get to a therapeutic dose, I get severe constipation. I have tried Metamucil with Colace, and Miralax without success. Seems the only thing that works is s stimulating laxative which I know isn’t good to use long term. Since this is such a common side effect of these meds, has anyone had any success getting around this? These meds really help me so I hate to give up on them. Thank you for any advice!