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Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 22, 2020 | Replies (25)
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Yes, thank you. I did take the suppository last night (despite my concerns) and am slightly relieved. I resisted a colonoscopy but realize it must be done. Another question I have is also about laxative "dependence," as they call it. Is it possible I will be laxative dependent for the rest of my life? I try now to eat high fiber foods, but wonder if some foods with fiber are more irritating than others. I have read much about which foods are highest in fiber but that doesn't work with me. Yes, I guess I'll have to go through a colonoscopy. I have not had the ultrasound yet, that comes next week, and yes I am sure I will hear her answer. Thanks for your answer.
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@cindiwass Constipation can be major "pain in the butt", literally. I have had it a couple of times from medication and tended to lean that way initially after starting to take calcium supplements so I was pretty careful to eat things that would offset it. Twice it got so bad it was very painful and took me an extremely long times to be able to evacuate. I try to be more pro-active now. I don't want that to ever happen again -- I am talking more than an hour here. Hopefully the suppositories will help you.
A colonoscopy is probably in order. The prep is tough, but the actual procedure is not bad. I hope if there is a problem it will show in the ultrasound and it won't be anything serious. I will be watching, hoping you will keep us informed.
JK