constipation

huntersmom

Regular Member

Joined : May 2009

Posts : 50

Posted 8/18/2010 2:37 PM (GMT 0)

I was wondering if any one has any issues with constipation instead of D? I have it really bad and can't seem to go without a laxative. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I gave myself an enema last night and barely anything came out. Should I be concerned? any help is appreciated.

Nanners

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Joined : Apr 2005

Posts : 14999

Posted 8/18/2010 2:43 PM (GMT 0)

I suffer with more constipation than diarrhea, I use stool softners nightly and they help to keep things softer and easier to pass. I have been doing this for years and my GI has no problems with it. Another suggestion is Miralax. Good luck!

ZenaWP

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Joined : Aug 2007

Posts : 884

Posted 8/18/2010 2:47 PM (GMT 0)

I have always had constipation as well. My docs have suggested stool softeners, which I only use when I have to...if I haven't gone for a few days and it's starting to hurt. Probably should use them everyday, but I already take enough pills and hate to add more if I don't have to. My rheumy just put me on another DMARD for arthritis and a side effect is D and I thought, "good, maybe now I can go to the bathroom!" =)

tes82

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Joined : Jul 2010

Posts : 23

Posted 8/18/2010 5:26 PM (GMT 0)

Prune juice in the morning and night when its really bad. Only once in the morning once it's getting better.
It tastes bad but you get used to it.
Also a salad everyday and you'll be excellent.
I had the same problem for years, tried everything, I use this method and now I'm feeling better then I ever have.

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