Severe Constipation

Posted by klk464 @klk464, Feb 28, 2018

I have had severe constipation for a long time. I drink lots of water and have had almost every test possible done and tried many prescription medications. These medications work for a little bit then stop. I currently take 3 docusate in morning and at night I will take 2 senna/docusate. I still dont have a daily BM. So i get bloated crampy and back pain from this.

I was told I could go to the Mayo Clinic as they may have ideas for me because they are out of options for me here.

Anyone else suffer from this?

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brendaharvey | @brendaharvey | Dec 1, 2021

In reply to @thellman "I take it first thing in the morning. Supposed to take on an empty stomach. Wait..." + (show)

Mine says take any time with or without food. One a day.
I will try mornings.
I will actually see the Motility Clinic doctor for the first on Dec 8.
The Linzess (which worked so well for months) I took on empty stomach and waited for 30 to 60 minutes before eating along with my Culturelle probiotic. Then the Linzess just simply stopped producing a BM and left me cramping all day!!

Thank you for responding.
I had another PT/massage visit today

Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Dec 12, 2021

Hi all, it’s been a while and I have updates. Prunelax did nothing as well as lactolose. But that doesn’t matter. After my surgery scheduled for Sept 29th I got worst. The stress was killing me so I canceled. I don’t have cancer I have a severe motility problem which allowed me the time to think more about why I don’t want a total colectomy. I stated early June pelvic floor PT and acupuncture and EVERY OTC laxative ever made. Getting sick from every one along with cramps and always massive diarrhea or nothing. Now my problem started June 2020 after ACDF 3 fusion surgery. Bowels shut down completely.
Now, I’ve picked a wonderful team of folks who approach this completely different. I found a wonderful Licensed Naturopathic Doctor who took blood for many food sensitivities. Not full blown allergies. My results were crazy and I’ve eliminated the foods and it’s made a huge difference. She also looked at my thyroid and I’m hypo so on a low dose med called Tirosint because it has minimal fillers. I take prescription VSL#3 probiotic medical food. I see a colon hydrotherapist weekly and another woman who does Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy along with massage weekly. I take mag O7 2 to 3 caps every night and I now go to the bathroom. It’s small soft formed pieces and some loose but I go with absolutely no side effects from anything. I was discharged last week from pelvic floor PT. I hope in the next few months it will be the colon hydrotherapist. I think the Visceral might keep going longer. I feel great. I’m increasing my diet every day. I’m adding what works without cramps or constipation.
I was told my colon was not functioning. I was scheduled for a total colectomy. If I had cancer I would not have hesitated but I don’t.
This has been a long rode but worth every minute and every dollar. My advice is be sure you have researched everything possible for your own situation. This all works and is still a wok in progress but I feel wonderful. I have my colon. It was my inner voice constantly saying be sure and I never was. I’m glad I listened. I feel very blessed and grateful to all of the folks on my team working to help me keep my colon too.
Wishing all the best holidays and a healthy New Year! On on the rode to getting back my life 100%…all the best, Joanne

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Dec 12, 2021

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That is such good news Joanne @mothermary1 ! I know you went to Disney World as you were slowly improving. Did you have fun with your grandson? And stay healthy?
How did you find the naturopathic doctor?

kathy5645 | @kathy5645 | Dec 14, 2021

In reply to @clutch "@brendaharvey Have .you tried PruneLax? It has helped me and others here with chronic constipation. Let..." + (show)

It contains the same ingredient as miralax which makes me very I’ll. Looking for other possibilities.

thellman | @thellman | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @kathy5645 "It contains the same ingredient as miralax which makes me very I’ll. Looking for other possibilities." + (show)

Have you tried Motegrity?

sue225 | @sue225 | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @becsbuddy "That is such good news Joanne @mothermary1 ! I know you went to Disney World as..." + (show)

I was sure that Prunelax contained senna as main ingredient. Will check

sue225 | @sue225 | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @sue225 "I was sure that Prunelax contained senna as main ingredient. Will check" + (show)

Yes, just looked. Prunelax is a dried plum and senna supplement. Miralax is propylene glycol.

loribroda | @loribroda | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @sue225 "Yes, just looked. Prunelax is a dried plum and senna supplement. Miralax is propylene glycol." + (show)

Where can I find that? I also use Miralax

kathy5645 | @kathy5645 | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @sue225 "Yes, just looked. Prunelax is a dried plum and senna supplement. Miralax is propylene glycol." + (show)

It also contains the latex part of aloe which is difficult for me.

sue225 | @sue225 | Dec 15, 2021

In reply to @kathy5645 "It also contains the latex part of aloe which is difficult for me." + (show)

Interestingly, I found Prunelax gave me bad cramping as well. I stick with plain senna tablets, sometimes senna-S and munch on Prunes which have the added benefit of being good for osteoporosis.