Constipation with continued stomach issues. What to do?

Posted by crazycat3us @crazycat3us, 4 days ago

After feeling sick and nauseous for 2 weeks I went to me Dr. She did an xray and my system was fully backed up. Three days of magnesium citrate. Two weeks of miralax a few times a day and stool softeners. Now I've been advised to add Metamucil. I have had soft bowel movements, but it doesn't feel enough to clear out. I'm still having stomach discomfort and passing small amounts. I can't get into a GI Dr. Until March. I'm tired of being tired and sick.

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peterose | @peterose | 1 day ago

In reply to @hopeseeker22 "If nothing else, for two weeks eat NO FIBER. No fresh fruits or vegetables. No nuts...." + (show)

@hopeseeker22 ...........agree ended up in ER .
STOMACH DRAINED WITH HOSE DOWN THROAT......I AM NOW VERY CAUTIOUS

hopeseeker22 | @hopeseeker22 | 1 day ago

In reply to @peterose "@hopeseeker22 ...........agree ended up in ER . STOMACH DRAINED WITH HOSE DOWN THROAT......I AM NOW VERY..." + (show)

@peterose

Be safe! Remember I not doctor. Plus I already had narrowing and it got a little smaller. Just saw my GI 2 days ago for follow up and he’s fine, if it works for me. 🍀

larust8 | @larust8 | 23 hours ago

In reply to @peterose "@larust8 ."ABOUT TO START THE SAME!||.........a cup of senna tea with 2 of the docusate sodium..." + (show)

@peterose I had a colon resection 2 years ago after a perforation due to a blockage from colon cancer resection so it’s been a process to figure out what works for my new digestive system. Before all that I could practically set my watch by my morning movement I was so regular, lol. No more though. So I use the senna tea and stool softener every week or so when I feel I need a refresh. I guess I’m pretty paranoid about allowing a build up to happen again and with the tea and softener I feel like I’m starting with a clean slate. I also like to take a probiotic capsule every evening. I know there’s way too much marketing with some crazy probiotic this and that these days but these capsules I think do help my gut biome rebuild after that trauma.

peterose | @peterose | 23 hours ago

Can you share what you are taking daily?.
Two weeks of miralax a few times a day and stool softeners. Now I've been advised to add Metamucil

we appear to have similar issues / narrow small intestine and resulting constipation and hard stools!

peterose | @peterose | 20 hours ago

In reply to @larust8 "@peterose I had a colon resection 2 years ago after a perforation due to a blockage..." + (show)

@larust8 thank for update
tumor in small intestine removed /surgeon changed to open surgery during operation after cutting into small bowel........resulting in narrow intestine and chronic constipation .....my own treatment similar to yours and lots of walking-.......I ask for some medication for hard stool which would resolve my issues but doctor appears unable /unwilling to offer something ......so i go the Metamucil /senna route like you do~~

larust8 | @larust8 | 3 hours ago

In reply to @peterose "@larust8 thank for update tumor in small intestine removed /surgeon changed to open surgery during operation..." + (show)

@peterose please be sure to include the stool softener with the senna tea, it will make things much more comfortable. I find fresh fruit and green salad regularly helps too, as well as veggie stir fry with brown rice. Lots of fiber and lots of walking for me too.

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