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Stress and Constipation

Posted by nscappa @nscappa, Sep 24, 2022

Hello,
I have been under a lot of added stress lately and I am finding that I can only have a bowel movement by using a suppository. I do use Miralax which usually works fine (I take it every 7 days or so). Any suggestions because it's making me a bit scared. Thanks in advance.

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nicolerose30 | @nicolerose30 | Jul 8 7:29pm
In reply to @esikora "Sounds like my 5am disturbed sleep. Every morning hot-flash feelings and followed by stressful, overwhelmed feeling..." + (show)
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Sounds like my 5am disturbed sleep. Every morning hot-flash feelings and followed by stressful, overwhelmed feeling dream "snipets"....Very uncomfortable. Been going on for 5 years since some traumatic life events, including a hysterectomy for early stage cancer. I know some of this is hormonal, but the psychological aspect is very hard. I 've resisted going on psych meds ,so I try all kinds of supplements but nothing seems to help.

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I’m sorry to hear you’re going through that.

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nicolerose30 | @nicolerose30 | Jul 8 7:31pm
In reply to @lake3031 "Get some routine blood Labs that test and assess the function of your adrenal and pituitary..." + (show)
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Get some routine blood Labs that test and assess the function of your adrenal and pituitary glands. This will give you an idea on your current cortisol levels.

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I had a hormonal test done last fall and I think my cortisol was high. Getting blood work done isn’t a bad idea though

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