Constipation with continued stomach issues. What to do?

Posted by crazycat3us @crazycat3us, Jan 6 10:43am

After feeling sick and nauseous for 2 weeks I went to me Dr. She did an xray and my system was fully backed up. Three days of magnesium citrate. Two weeks of miralax a few times a day and stool softeners. Now I've been advised to add Metamucil. I have had soft bowel movements, but it doesn't feel enough to clear out. I'm still having stomach discomfort and passing small amounts. I can't get into a GI Dr. Until March. I'm tired of being tired and sick.

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peterose | @peterose | Jan 9 12:47pm

In reply to @hopeseeker22 "If nothing else, for two weeks eat NO FIBER. No fresh fruits or vegetables. No nuts...." + (show)

@hopeseeker22 ...........agree ended up in ER .
STOMACH DRAINED WITH HOSE DOWN THROAT......I AM NOW VERY CAUTIOUS

| @hopeseeker22 | Jan 9 3:07pm

In reply to @peterose "@hopeseeker22 ...........agree ended up in ER . STOMACH DRAINED WITH HOSE DOWN THROAT......I AM NOW VERY..." + (show)

@peterose

Be safe! Remember I not doctor. Plus I already had narrowing and it got a little smaller. Just saw my GI 2 days ago for follow up and he’s fine, if it works for me. 🍀

larust8 | @larust8 | Jan 9 4:51pm

In reply to @peterose "@larust8 ."ABOUT TO START THE SAME!||.........a cup of senna tea with 2 of the docusate sodium..." + (show)

@peterose I had a colon resection 2 years ago after a perforation due to a blockage from colon cancer resection so it’s been a process to figure out what works for my new digestive system. Before all that I could practically set my watch by my morning movement I was so regular, lol. No more though. So I use the senna tea and stool softener every week or so when I feel I need a refresh. I guess I’m pretty paranoid about allowing a build up to happen again and with the tea and softener I feel like I’m starting with a clean slate. I also like to take a probiotic capsule every evening. I know there’s way too much marketing with some crazy probiotic this and that these days but these capsules I think do help my gut biome rebuild after that trauma.

peterose | @peterose | Jan 9 5:05pm

Can you share what you are taking daily?.
Two weeks of miralax a few times a day and stool softeners. Now I've been advised to add Metamucil

we appear to have similar issues / narrow small intestine and resulting constipation and hard stools!

peterose | @peterose | Jan 9 7:24pm

In reply to @larust8 "@peterose I had a colon resection 2 years ago after a perforation due to a blockage..." + (show)

@larust8 thank for update
tumor in small intestine removed /surgeon changed to open surgery during operation after cutting into small bowel........resulting in narrow intestine and chronic constipation .....my own treatment similar to yours and lots of walking-.......I ask for some medication for hard stool which would resolve my issues but doctor appears unable /unwilling to offer something ......so i go the Metamucil /senna route like you do~~

larust8 | @larust8 | Jan 10 12:33pm

In reply to @peterose "@larust8 thank for update tumor in small intestine removed /surgeon changed to open surgery during operation..." + (show)

@peterose please be sure to include the stool softener with the senna tea, it will make things much more comfortable. I find fresh fruit and green salad regularly helps too, as well as veggie stir fry with brown rice. Lots of fiber and lots of walking for me too.

ezjersey719 | @ezjersey719 | Jan 11 9:12am

In reply to @larust8 "I have found a cup of senna tea with 2 of the docusate sodium stool softener..." + (show)

@larust8 and grapes! Which I never ate prior to GI suggesting them as a good travel snack to keep constipation at bay. Successful!

sensationalsmilesinc | @sensationalsmilesinc | Jan 11 1:23pm

In reply to @peterose "Once a day MiraLAX is intended to be taken once a day for treating occasional constipation...." + (show)

@peterose

I am curious are you A GI

I have no muscles or nerves in colon. whole system shutdown. I take Miralax twice a day and applesauce with Mineral oil at night. I am under a Rectal and Colons Surgeons care and a GI. If you can not push out the waste more dangerous. Today you must be your own advocate

spenjen | @spenjen | Jan 11 1:32pm

Check the side effects of your meds. I suffered from stomachaches EVERY day, and some nausea as well. I stopped Ursidiol and the G.I. Issues disappeared by and large.

cpeffer | @cpeffer | Jan 11 9:12pm

Im sorry you are going through that I understand I've been deteriorating since June, 17 days no bowel movement, dehydration medication, shut me down haven't been right since 30 ER visits in 8 months , sibo infection, gallbladder surgery, still completely stuffed, had an ileus and outlet distinction, now signs of a parasite infection, on a contractual allowance with insurance so I'm screwed, been on linzess amatiza ibsrella movantic, no osmodics work the water passes right by, I'm so tired, I just want it to be over, the surgeon lied straight to my face, had gallbladder out 12/24 and he said I had stones the tissue exam said calciu absent??? No stones???SIBO Infection 11/25 in severe pain still, I know how you fell im so sick, sore throat, fever, fatigue, headaches , focal deficit, the surgeon said your severely constipated I had gone to the bathroom 9 days in a row before the ct jan6th I said impossible I filled the toilet 9 times the sibo treatment worked but he showed me my entire colon right side left side vault, idk where the 20 pounds of stool was that came out, I was shocked, edg on the 22nd, pain every day, sickness, weakness , confusion, I just want it to be over, I know I'm close to perforation, I just gotta pray I keep going, chances of a parasite infection, symptoms and other diagnosis, Just try to stay vigilant on your regiment, and pray,