Chronic constipation

Posted by razelrosey @razelrosey, Jul 12 7:51am

For the past year or so my rib cage area is like really painful the other day I had a small backache that radiated around to the front and I went to ER and they discovered which I have had problems before that I had backed up constipation so I have been taking MiraLAX Fiber supplement magnesium citrate stool softener, and I still have not evacuated like I should have a gastrologist a new one in a month. I hope I don’t explode before the month is over. Any suggestions out there?

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helen1000 | @helen1000 | Jul 24 2:08pm

In reply to @rashida "@helen1000 can I use other vegetables instead of carrot, tomato and … ugh! Cabbage …?" + (show)

It is your free choice. Cabbage or potato. I used potato, but I recently learned cabbage contain more anti oxidant. These food contain high fiber and good for overall health. My husband used to constipate but he refused to drink this juice because he found it to cause loose stool. So I think that they caused bowl movement. And it is a natural therapy.

helen1000 | @helen1000 | Jul 24 2:14pm

In reply to @carolinlv "I think that stress thing is easier said than done. That’s something I’m working on right..." + (show)

I understand Carol. I hope I can help you. I am using Seed DS 01 probiotics for my sensitive gut. And this is the only brand which does not cause stomach discomfort for me even in an empty stomach. It also contain more strains of good bacteria and proved to get into colon. I hope it works for you, but I believe everyone is different.

Re exercise Do you have a gym nearby? Or maybe buy a treadmill at home?

Stress level is hard to control I totally agree. Exercise really helps me.

shaylyn4 | @shaylyn4 | Jul 24 2:30pm

In reply to @shelleyw "Shaylyn4, yes my GI said it was ok to use lots of miralax. I MUST use..." + (show)

Hi Shelley. I have the opposite issue of you. I have hypothyroidism and have been taking Synthoid since my early 30’s. I have actually taken Citrate of Magnesium and that is a fast response but because of my EPI and Gastroparesis my GI is against that. I keep hearing about GI docs.that seem heartless or just don’t care because people have so many problems. I have a young GI now after the one I had for 40 years retired and he is open to whatever I think will help as long as it doesn’t affect me in other ways. I have really big problems having a colonoscopy so he did a much easier prep for a sigmoidoscopy which I tolerated and showed I had thickening of my bowel. He watches me carefully since Creon ( for my EPI ) can cause thickening of the bowel and obstruction ( which like you I had ) I now also have a new PCP internist who specializes in gerontology so he understands all the old age problems we have. I can call my GI in the morning and he will get back to me the same day even if he calls from home which he does frequently.
A support group is nice. You can talk to people with same problems and they don’t thick all you’re doing is complaining, etc.

misssuezq | @misssuezq | Jul 24 2:48pm

In reply to @shelleyw "Shaylyn4, yes my GI said it was ok to use lots of miralax. I MUST use..." + (show)

Shelley,
When is your surgery?

carolinlv | @carolinlv | Jul 24 3:40pm

In reply to @helen1000 "I understand Carol. I hope I can help you. I am using Seed DS 01 probiotics..." + (show)

I will look for Seed DS 01. I’m really sensitive to a ridiculous range of things, including the Align my gastro office highly recommended. Something must work, so I look forward to this! We have a community gym, but it’s such a big neighborhood, it’s always packed. I don’t really want to invest $1000+ on a good treadmill when it’s only 3 months out of the year I can’t walk. I also have treadmill use at my manual therapy office where I go twice a week for my back. Maybe if I ask, they will give me daily use while I’m a patient there. I’m a mess! Everything fell apart when my bp went south on me and ascending aortic aneurysm was found. Suddenly, I’m a delicate flower😂 thanks again for all the compelling information!

helen1000 | @helen1000 | Jul 24 3:59pm

In reply to @carolinlv "I will look for Seed DS 01. I’m really sensitive to a ridiculous range of things,..." + (show)

No problem Carol, I understand. Did you do food sensitivity test? Or use Monash university fodmapping to see what food to avoid?
When we age, our digestive system also get older so we need to be really careful about the food. I have no issue any more since avoiding all milk products and wheat product. And I usually have a one time gas daily, and it is completely gone after i try Seed Ds01 probiotics. I hope you same good luck! 🙂

Below is much cheaper ( $200- $300 range ) but not as good as treadmill but it works if it rains or it is hot. And it reduces you stress as you do not need to compete with other users. I know you will recover soon! 🙂 knowledge is power and we have a lot of technology. It just takes a little bit patience, research and time to work it out. People in these groups are highly supportive and super knowledgeable!

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | Jul 24 4:10pm

In reply to @misssuezq "Shelley, When is your surgery?" + (show)

Misssuezq, 8/7...unless I jump off a bridge first (jk), A lot of my issues are flaring big time all at once 24/7. OMG, I hope it relieves or at least tamps down the intensity of my buckets of issues that can be related to it. Hey, thanx for asking about this. It felt like a big hug when I read it. Truly, I am way down the dark rabbit hole, useless and negative . So many 🥰

shelleyW | @shelleyw | Jul 24 4:16pm

In reply to @helen1000 "No problem Carol, I understand. Did you do food sensitivity test? Or use Monash university fodmapping..." + (show)

Helen1000,
Which Seed DS1 are you using? Is this the same thing that is being advertised on TV now? I was going to look into it. Your advice would be greatly welcomed. Shelley

helen1000 | @helen1000 | Jul 24 4:29pm

In reply to @shelleyw "Helen1000, Which Seed DS1 are you using? Is this the same thing that is being advertised..." + (show)

No problem Shelley , we all get strength and comfort from each other. I wish you a smooth surgery.

You can google from Amazon, it is green package : Seed DS01 synbiotic. It contains a full range of probiotics.
I hope it works for you.:)

shelleyW | @shelleyw | Jul 24 4:42pm

In reply to @carolinlv "Shelley, I finally found your original post and realize my recent post with hopes of you..." + (show)

Carolinlv, we are not supposed to use the words, in these forums, that I would use to express my feelings about our entire medical profession. I am in the process of changing all my drs, since I turned 65 and live outside of Kaiser Permanentes area. I'm been with Kaiser my whole adult life. Some good providers, a tiny few great ones and a ton of $&#* ones that don't even belong in medicine and a couple that, if I had the energy and money I would take action against them. My new PCP actually told me that less and less people are going into the medical field because they can't make the big bucks anymore. WOW, where does that leave us? Thanx for taking time to find my other posts. I have parathyroid surgery early next month. Talk about putting all your eggs into one basket... I NEED this surgery to be an overwhelmingly successful and productive surgery for several of my problems, including CIC...cuz it is my last shot at getting relief.
You said you are miserable too. Is it mainly CIC or is this just one problem that you have? Shelley