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Constipations, severe leg and back craps?

Posted by bobcinem @bobcinem, Feb 10 12:57pm

After a merciless bout of diarrhea for a couple of weeks, I tried to somewhat follow FODMAP guidelines, and skipped many meals or ate small ones.

Suddenly my problem is now constipation. For about a week I have been 'stuck' and for about the same amount of time I have developed increasingly unbearable cramps in my legs and lower back... is there a correlation?

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graceym1 | @graceym1 | Feb 11 7:54am

So sorry you’re going through this. Because of some medical issues I have been dealing with constipation for months now. I went to see my gi dr. Have you done that yet? Mine had me add two doses of mirakax 1 twice a day as well as adding more dietary fiber to my diet and a lot less carbs. It’s definitely helping. Not completely but definitely better. Good luck to you. I’m sure a gi dr can run tests or offer the best advice to you.

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bobcinem | @bobcinem | Feb 11 8:42am

Hi! Yes, yesterday I remembered her telling me about Metamucil, (I prefer the gummies!) so I am picking them up today!
Thanks!
xxx

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ninasgotthis57 | @ninasgotthis57 | Feb 11 10:41am
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@bobcinem

Hi! Yes, yesterday I remembered her telling me about Metamucil, (I prefer the gummies!) so I am picking them up today!
Thanks!
xxx

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Yes I too have back and leg cramps when I’m constipated. I do powdered psyllium husk instead of the Metamucil as my doctor said it’s the same without the chemicals. I do a drink mixture of it after breakfast and dinner. But when it’s really bad I also add after lunch. I really helps! Also ask your Dr what easy exercises you can do twice a day even if just for 10-15 min. It gets things moving. Also I can’t handle prunes but I like fresh pitted medjool dates. They are a sweet treat but easier on the gut than prunes. Ask your dr to recommend a nutrition specialist. Best of luck to you.

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bobcinem | @bobcinem | Feb 11 2:44pm
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@ninasgotthis57

Yes I too have back and leg cramps when I’m constipated. I do powdered psyllium husk instead of the Metamucil as my doctor said it’s the same without the chemicals. I do a drink mixture of it after breakfast and dinner. But when it’s really bad I also add after lunch. I really helps! Also ask your Dr what easy exercises you can do twice a day even if just for 10-15 min. It gets things moving. Also I can’t handle prunes but I like fresh pitted medjool dates. They are a sweet treat but easier on the gut than prunes. Ask your dr to recommend a nutrition specialist. Best of luck to you.

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I will I've been waiting months to get in to see her.. UGH

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | Feb 12 9:18am
In reply to @ninasgotthis57 "Yes I too have back and leg cramps when I’m constipated. I do powdered psyllium husk..." + (show)
@ninasgotthis57

Yes I too have back and leg cramps when I’m constipated. I do powdered psyllium husk instead of the Metamucil as my doctor said it’s the same without the chemicals. I do a drink mixture of it after breakfast and dinner. But when it’s really bad I also add after lunch. I really helps! Also ask your Dr what easy exercises you can do twice a day even if just for 10-15 min. It gets things moving. Also I can’t handle prunes but I like fresh pitted medjool dates. They are a sweet treat but easier on the gut than prunes. Ask your dr to recommend a nutrition specialist. Best of luck to you.

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My doctor recommended 8 glasses of water daily at least, of which 2 glasses are with electrolytes in addition to adding more fiber. I usually have a smoothie daily for lunch and add 2 TBS of chia seeds - great fiber addition. For electrolytes, she recommended Quentin Hypertonic Sea Water - 2 tbs. followed by drinking a glass of water (tastes like salty water) which can be purchased on Amazon. And find an electrolyte flavored powder you can add to the 2nd glass of water.
If you exercise and sweat or live in a warm/hot climate where you sweat or in a cold climate as well as our bodies need alot of water to keep us warm, you need electrolytes plus additional fluid.

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bobcinem | @bobcinem | Feb 12 10:46am

thanks! I hav to up my water intake, absolutely!

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ninasgotthis57 | @ninasgotthis57 | Feb 12 12:55pm
In reply to @gigi4 "My doctor recommended 8 glasses of water daily at least, of which 2 glasses are with..." + (show)
@gigi4

My doctor recommended 8 glasses of water daily at least, of which 2 glasses are with electrolytes in addition to adding more fiber. I usually have a smoothie daily for lunch and add 2 TBS of chia seeds - great fiber addition. For electrolytes, she recommended Quentin Hypertonic Sea Water - 2 tbs. followed by drinking a glass of water (tastes like salty water) which can be purchased on Amazon. And find an electrolyte flavored powder you can add to the 2nd glass of water.
If you exercise and sweat or live in a warm/hot climate where you sweat or in a cold climate as well as our bodies need alot of water to keep us warm, you need electrolytes plus additional fluid.

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I do all that too but I will add chia seeds to my smoothies and oatmeal 🙂

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