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Constipation and Xstandi
I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer two years ago. I have been on daily Xstandi since. I have a problem with constipation. I have tried a regiment of over the counter treatments for constipation (meta mucil, milk of magnesia, solace, senokot, mirolax and prune juice). the result is severe discomfort abdominal hemorrhoid pain.
Has anyone found a regiment that works??
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Are you also on calcium? That is recommended if you are on ADT to keep your bones strength up. That causes constipation more than anything.
I always take two Colace and one senna morning and evening. That usually takes care of it, but occasionally, I also need MiraLAX. Generic Senna is cheaper than senokot, and contains the exact same ingredient.
Colace softens the stool so that you don’t have to Strain as much.
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1 ReactionI have bowel issues, unrelated to my prostate cancer.
Have been bleeding 4-6 ounces prune juice with 4 ounces skim milk.
That helps me. If taking metamucil or other try not to take them all together seperate by an hour.
Goodluck, Ray