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Problem with Chronic constipation
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 8 9:41am | Replies (802)Comment receiving replies
Hi I have had chronic constipation since I was a toddler. By the time I was 7 years old my mom was giving me mineral oil and enemas about once/week.By the time I was 35 I had tried every softener and laxative OTC. I got scared and went to see a gastroenterologist. I had tried dried fruits like prunes and apricots and then prune juice. Not only didn’t they work but the cramping was awful to the point of nausea. He tried me on Linzees which I was allergic to. Then Miralax - 2-3 scoops twice/day. Now I need to add ducolax about twice/ mo. Any suggestions?
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I also have ended up in the ER with the rib pain. I was told the same thing. The doctors never seem very helpful in this area. They diagnose it and send you on your way telling you to eat more fiber and drink more water. Like we don’t already know that??! Could you do an enema? There are several times I’ve thought of it (and I’m sure I’ll end up doing it soon). My husband has had to do them after pain meds from surgery. I have seen him get instant relief.🤷♀️ It sounds like you need to find something soon. I sure hope you do.❤️