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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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thellman | @thellman | Dec 27, 2021
In reply to @kathy5645 "Realized that after post. Will call my gastroenterologist Hope I can get in soon but could..." + (show)
@kathy5645

Realized that after post. Will call my gastroenterologist Hope I can get in soon but could take a month or two. Will see if she will call it in but haven’t been seen for a bit.

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Your general Dr. can prescribe it as well. You probably could get in faster with him/her.

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dianecostella | @dianecostella | Dec 27, 2021

I have severe constipation. I have always been constipated but this is on a whole different level. I do suffered from automatic small fiber neuropathy and I am quite sure I have a motility issue. I have tried every single thing mentioned in the comment excluding prescription drugs. Not a single one helped, they worked for a short period of time. I currently take six magnesium citrate tablets along with two Phillips Laxative tablets before bed. This seems to work well but occasionally I have to use a small enema. I buy the tiny fleet enemas or the CVS small enemas. They are really small so I don’t mind and now the need is less than it was. I took the smart pill test to see what was going on and my gastroenterologist said she was presenting my results to a panel of doctors who go over difficult cases. I have a tele-health visit on January 3rd and I should know more then.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 27, 2021
In reply to @dianecostella "I have severe constipation. I have always been constipated but this is on a whole different..." + (show)
@dianecostella

I have severe constipation. I have always been constipated but this is on a whole different level. I do suffered from automatic small fiber neuropathy and I am quite sure I have a motility issue. I have tried every single thing mentioned in the comment excluding prescription drugs. Not a single one helped, they worked for a short period of time. I currently take six magnesium citrate tablets along with two Phillips Laxative tablets before bed. This seems to work well but occasionally I have to use a small enema. I buy the tiny fleet enemas or the CVS small enemas. They are really small so I don’t mind and now the need is less than it was. I took the smart pill test to see what was going on and my gastroenterologist said she was presenting my results to a panel of doctors who go over difficult cases. I have a tele-health visit on January 3rd and I should know more then.

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Diane, I would be very interested in what you learn at your upcoming appointment. Will you report back to us?

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dianecostella | @dianecostella | Dec 28, 2021
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@colleenyoung

Diane, I would be very interested in what you learn at your upcoming appointment. Will you report back to us?

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Of course

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jan 19, 2022
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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?

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@mothermary1 Joanne, How have you been doing? Haven’t heard from you and wondered if all has been going well. Will you let me know?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 18, 2022
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@brendaharvey

I took my first Motegrity tonight!!

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Did it work? Thanks! Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 19, 2022
In reply to @dianecostella "I have severe constipation. I have always been constipated but this is on a whole different..." + (show)
@dianecostella

I have severe constipation. I have always been constipated but this is on a whole different level. I do suffered from automatic small fiber neuropathy and I am quite sure I have a motility issue. I have tried every single thing mentioned in the comment excluding prescription drugs. Not a single one helped, they worked for a short period of time. I currently take six magnesium citrate tablets along with two Phillips Laxative tablets before bed. This seems to work well but occasionally I have to use a small enema. I buy the tiny fleet enemas or the CVS small enemas. They are really small so I don’t mind and now the need is less than it was. I took the smart pill test to see what was going on and my gastroenterologist said she was presenting my results to a panel of doctors who go over difficult cases. I have a tele-health visit on January 3rd and I should know more then.

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Thanks Diane,

Magnesium citrate and some prunes seem to help with my constipation. But I have to be near a bathroom. I have yet to find a dose of magnesium citrate that relieves constipation w/o resulting in diarrhea. Frustrating but better than being constipated. I've asked for recommendations but everyone is different.

I've tried Linzess. Nothing. I'm going to try Motegrity next as it's a motility medicine.

Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 19, 2022
In reply to @sue225 "I found Prunelax at Walmart. My preference is Senokot and snacking on prunes." + (show)
@sue225

I found Prunelax at Walmart. My preference is Senokot and snacking on prunes.

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Did Prunelax work? I think that contains Senna leaves. Thanks! Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 19, 2022
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@thellman

Have you tried Motegrity?

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thellman,

Have you tried Motegrity? Results? Thanks!

Joe

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sue225 | @sue225 | Nov 19, 2022
In reply to @heyjoe415 "Did Prunelax work? I think that contains Senna leaves. Thanks! Joe" + (show)
@heyjoe415

Did Prunelax work? I think that contains Senna leaves. Thanks! Joe

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I only used the Prunelax once. Senokot is still my #1 go-to.

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