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Does anyone have chronic constipation?
I don't know what's going on with my digestion ,I have been chronically constipated since December so it's been 4 months. I am always gassy and the smell has been very foul so I've been scared and embarrassed to be around people lately because of how bad it smells, when I've tried to poop only gas comes out most of the time, sometimes my stomach feels stiff and I start to feel lethargic. And I've tried almost everything digestive drinks like meta Mucil, eating more fiber i live an active lifestyle and I drink plenty of fluids and water. I recently had an appointment with my pediatrician about this she made me do colon cleansing for a day . And take Miralax for a minimum of 3 weeks. My stools were watery during the cleansing but after a couple days it feels like my stool is going back to being hard and stubborn. I still don't poop completely sometimes and I'm still gassy but it's not smelly like it was before. She said I can stop taking Miralax when i feel like my stools are going back to normal after a few days or weeks and it's been a week or two and a few days. I know I still need to wait one more week but my follow-up appointment is next Wednesday. The Miralax seems like a temporary fix, I feel like it'' never go away the worst part is I cant figure out what the cause is. I don't think it's IBS because I heard IBS involves bloody stools and stomach cramps I don't have bloody stools and I don't think I get stomach cramps . It just feels like have some other serious digestive problem or something I don't really know. I don't want to be constipated for the rest of my life I feel miserable, my pediatrician said if the Miralax doesn't work as intended I may have to see a gastroenterologists.
Has anyone or is anyone dealing with chronic constipation ?,does it or did it ever go away ? and has anyone been experiencing the same symptoms as me ?.Do you have any recommendations on how they treat their constipation ?
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No taste really. Just oily. I take it mid afternoon. And depending on how full my body is with waste, will depend on how long it will take to work. For me, it takes a day or two to work. Often I even need to take a second dose the next day or two. This is the only remedy that works for me. But please be careful with it.
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1 ReactionAnother helpful tip: Mayo Clinic has a book out called Digestive Health. It’s a great book that talks about healthy ways to eat, and good tips to keep your digestive tract functioning. It’s worth a read!
Mineral oil is sold in the laxative aisle of drug stores. I think it works overnight. Take it at night, No taste (that is cod liver oil). Experiment with any quantity, including under the recommended dose. Works for lots of people!
(Some mineral oil is for handiwork, not for ingestion, so stick to the laxative aisle.)
Thanks, don't give up our bodies have lots of ways to heal and cope,
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Right on thanks for the hug, don't give up our bodies have lots of ways to heal. Hugs count too as you know!
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I agree with you... but I think my body and mind are sooo pissed at me for putting them through 2 recreational accidents 19 years ago, that they are not willing to help me heal anymore. One very terrific PT told me that our brain's #1 task is to keep our body alive and as safe from harm as possible. I promise my brain, every day in meditation that I promise to keep me safe....but I don't think my brain believes me. It just keeps punishing me with new problems.
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I have had constipation issues for years. Had a rectocele and cystocele in 2017. Developed an issue with the rectocele - the dr. called it a pocket. Had to push hard to have BM. Was taking 2 MAGO7 colo cleanse for probably 5 or 6 yrs. It always worked.
In April 2024 I had a colonoscopy which showed that I have a redundant colon. Since the colonoscopy things seem to have gotten worse. Eurogyn gave pessary to keep the colon bulge from pushing on vagina. Stopped Mag O 7 Colon cleanse- it harsh. Started Mira Lax. Was working but going too many times. Took less, became totally constipated for days. Used citrate.
Started Miralax again. had 4 days of malaise, foggy brain, sweating, confusion. Saw this. could be side affects of Miralax. (was drinking water ). Could I have dehydration even though I drank water? maybe not enough? Is there some laxative better for redundant colon?
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Hi Shelley w,
Hey you may find the book, "The Way out, A revolutionary scientific proven approach to healing chronic pain." It was great to help look at the real pain and gave some good workout ideas. My husband who also has mishaps and I read it together and then I did calligraphy cards to post the positive approaches.
With a couple malformed legs from a 1972 messing up about 12 years ago, being constipated most of my life from a redundant colon with some serious disease issues recently, I hear you loud and clear. Breathe deeply, throw your shoulders back and take the challenge to be able to find the best solution for you regarding your whole body. We each have one day at a time and like my psych nurse friend says, don't bother trouble.
Good luck, @farmersmith
Thanx, I'll check it out. Shelley
Hi Shelley best of luck. What we liked about it was listening to some of the chatter we tell ourselves doesn't always help and we can use affirmations to pull ourselves onto a better course. Like I said I have malformed legs from an auto accident (oops left that part out) so have some chronic pain. You might look up Substance P too. Our brains make that chemical which tells our brain we have pain and then our brain gets confused always on guard. Anyway bringing in a counter affirmation or even counter substance like hot pepper or biofreeze for me on my legs has helped me lessen the discomfort. Our bodies are complex but why not take on the challenge vs giving up, right? lol
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