Constant constipation

Posted by gastrochic @gastrochic, Dec 30, 2022

What more do you have to do. I suffer from this a lot. Magnesium citrate, liquid, helped me, but since the recall, there is none. It bums me out, because it would help me once in a while. I did get the fiber capsules, but I'm still backed up. Going to ask Dr maybe to increase my Reglan (sp)? The constant bloating just sucks. And honestly watch the water. I think the levels of chlorine they are putting in the water are hurting a lot of people's digestive systems, because it's poison. My water is so bad at my house, the city won't do anything but call the cops on me, while my health deterriates. And now have to pay culligan for safe drinking water for my family and pets. Just be careful. Stomach pills is a huge money maker. Any advice on being more regular would be helpful. I'm only taking 2 capsules a day, maybe I need more? It's the one with the phylum husks (sp).
Thank you and God Bless.
Gastrochic

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cipnsue | @cipnsue | Jun 22, 2023

Try Magnesium Oxide. It is in several of the "laxative" types of products. I get it at Walmart as a vitamin. Try it in 250 mg increments up to 1000mg.

RW | @nbkod7b | Jun 22, 2023

I suffered from constipation after completing chemo and radiation, sometimes going more than two weeks without a bowel movement. I started taking a spoonful of Metamucil (fiber) daily and am now regular. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Good luck!

researchmaven | @researchmaven | Jun 24, 2023

In reply to @sallyw133 "Apparently an old midwife remedy for constipation for expectant mothers." + (show)

I have read that fat in the morning can trigger a favorable colonic response.

sallyw133 | @sallyw133 | Jun 24, 2023

Interesting. I’ll have to try that!

researchmaven | @researchmaven | Jun 25, 2023

In reply to @candidough47 "Is that safe to take Senokot every nite?? I also have constipation problems probably due to..." + (show)

I have chronic constipation and am very sensitive to whatever supps or medicines I take, so often reduce the dose quite a bit. I am finding that 1/4 teaspoon (for me) of mineral oil solves my Big C problems. It is simply a lubricant; you may still need some stimulation, I don't know. I learned about it here:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/dont-bomb-the-bowel-with-laxatives

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Aug 24, 2023

Has anyone hear of "gush and push" (see link below)? It involves taking Miralax and Dulcolax (bisacodyl). I've been doing this. I take Miralax before bed and get up at midnight to take Dulcolax.

Almost everything I've read says regular use of bisacodyl (stimulant) is discouraged and it can make the intestines "lazy" and cause dependency. But I've never seen a legit study confirming this. The article also suggests it's ok to take up to six 5mg bisacodyl tablets, twice the recommended dose. Any thoughts? It works for me, but maybe I shouldn't be doing this????? Thanks all.

https://ufhealth.org/sites/default/files/media/palliative-care/2018-palliative-care-constipation-management.pdf

becky12 | @becky12 | Aug 25, 2023

In reply to @sallyw133 "I noticed that you mentioned taking Reglan. I would avoid that. Very constipating. You can also..." + (show)

I've done prune juice with black coffee - ick! LOL but whatever it takes, right!?

noelles | @noelles | Aug 25, 2023

I had a consultation with a health specialist (A certified Physician's Assistant trained at Stanford). She recommended 2 tablespoons of psyllium itself and not the capsules and that has made a difference. I use it in the morning with 3 or 4 prunes in my oatmeal. Also, I had 4 (weekly) sessions of acupuncture. In addition if I am expecting to have some difficulty (surgery this week with two doses of codeine for pain) I will take one capsule of Triphala (made from 3 types of fruit). After more than 8 years of chronic constipation, I no longer have that problem.

noelles | @noelles | Aug 25, 2023

In reply to @noelles "I had a consultation with a health specialist (A certified Physician's Assistant trained at Stanford). She..." + (show)

In addition, I do not take any medications on a regular basis and the Triphala dose is taken at bedtime with morning results.

noelles | @noelles | Aug 26, 2023

Also, I do take probiotics at certain times when I feel that they are needed. I drink one bottle of kombucha per day. These two things focus on the bacterial health of the colon. I have also been advised to take Kimchi (fermented) which has not been pasteurized but have not found a supply.