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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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anniesezu812 | @anniesezu812 | 13 hours ago
In reply to @h8bigbiz "@anniesezu812 I'm not familiar with bidets at all; do you mind saying which brand waterhose it..." + (show)
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I'm not familiar with bidets at all; do you mind saying which brand waterhose it is you're using on your toilet? Thanks.

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This is the better of the 2 hoses i have. Purchased in store at Home Depot. Hope it might bring relief.❤️
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anniesezu812 | @anniesezu812 | 13 hours ago

Snicere apologies I did not crop my screenshot before sending. Nothing inappropriate sent, just tad embarrassing!! Sorry!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | 12 hours ago
In reply to @shaleenv "Jaloma olive oil. I had constipation from adhesions and was taking miralax daily. I switched months..." + (show)
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Jaloma olive oil. I had constipation from adhesions and was taking miralax daily. I switched months ago to a teaspoon of this a day and have only had to use miralax a couple times since then. I only use miralax if I haven't gone for 3 days as that's when my doc says it gets dangerous for me due to the adhesions.

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@shaleenv - here's some information that may be useful about olive oil in general and constipation:

- Can olive oil be used to treat constipation? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313416

What I'm seeing about jaloma olive oil in particular is that some of it is edible and some is not, so it's important to check the label. As always, asking your doctor about using any product such as this is wise.

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shaleenv | @shaleenv | 8 hours ago

Thank you for the info. I spoke to my mayo nutritionist/dietician about it before I started using it. I know that there are some that are meant for consumption and some that are not. I've also started using olive oil in my food such as when I cook my eggs or putting some in my malt o meal. All's I know is it works for me.

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electracat | @electracat | 7 hours ago
In reply to @shaleenv "Thank you for the info. I spoke to my mayo nutritionist/dietician about it before I started..." + (show)
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Thank you for the info. I spoke to my mayo nutritionist/dietician about it before I started using it. I know that there are some that are meant for consumption and some that are not. I've also started using olive oil in my food such as when I cook my eggs or putting some in my malt o meal. All's I know is it works for me.

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@shaleenv How much does it help you? Sometimes I forget to use the things that are right in front of us! I love olive oil.

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shaleenv | @shaleenv | 6 hours ago

I was taking miralax a couple times a week. Now in the past I'd say 6 months I've had to use miralax a few times. I just passed my 1 year mark since I was last in the hospital.

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