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Posted 6/11/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have been having severe constipation issues which has led to impacted stools. It took me 12 hours, and some less than pleasant maneuvers to pass an impacted stool yesterday. Today I have another one, it makes it all the way as if it's going to come out, but then is too large to pass, and eventually my body decides it has had too much pain and kind of pulls it back in. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle this situation. I emailed my doctor on Friday, which she said is the best way to get a hold of her, but I think the gi dr's at my hospital might be impossible to get a hold of in a timely manner. I have been taking one colace a day, yesterday I took 3. Unfortunately I don't think anything medicine can help the present issue, just hopefully not cause a re-occurance. I'm also on 30 mg of Prednisone. I don't know if increasing the dose could help, or if I should just wait to hear from my dr. before doing that. My biggest worry is, this happened to me a few months ago, and caused fistulas and abscesses, and 3 hospital stays. Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom? I'm really uncomfortable, and very unhappy :(
Posted 6/11/2011 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi trickynikki,

I had a major constipation issue because of the pain meds I was taking but pain Dr suggested targin and I am very very relieved he did : ) My GI Dr said for me to use Laxaday and while I was taking that it worked extremely well, I just mixed a scoop full into my glass of water and there is no taste or flavor.

Take cate
Rose
Posted 6/11/2011 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Is targin over the counter? I feel a little stuck... I'm pretty sure I can't take any laxatives, I'm 29 weeks pregnant. So actually I can't probably take any new medicines until the doctor's are in on Monday, because I probably have to get everything okayed through maternal fetal medicine. Last time this happened I used an enema, which didn't even work, but after I used it the doctor said I shouldn't have because of the pregnancy. Is it dangerous to my health to have a stool stuck there for a length of time?
Posted 6/11/2011 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
I had the same problem a couple yrs ago. My doctor told me to try miralax. Its an over the counter laxative. Its a powder you can mix in almost any drink. Its tasteless. It works pretty good and it didn't upset my stomach.
Hope you find a solution that works for you. I know that can be very uncomfortable. Good luck.
Posted 6/12/2011 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
I agree you should talk to your doctor about Miralax. Its a gentle laxative that you take daily. Also, why only one Colace? Can you not use stool softners while pregnant? I always was really constipated when pregnant. Luckily I was in remission at the time, and could eat a salad everyday and that helped me to not be so backed up. But my doc would also have me use Ducolax suppositories when it got really bad. But those also give you bad cramps too. I remember thinking I was miscarrying it hurt so much. Also ask if you can use Senekot. Its a natural and gentle laxative.

If stool softners are okay with your doc, take 2 everyday. Thats what I do and it keeps me going and the stools softer and easier to pass. Hugs!
Posted 6/12/2011 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks :) I had only been taking one colace because the problem came seemingly out of no where. One day I was fine, the next in agony. My crohn's is active in my rectum, and this is all very new to me, I have no idea how to take care of any of this. My problems had been at my terminal ileum since I've had crohns. I have been taking 3 colace the last 2 days, so hopefully that will help. At this point, everything seems to have passed. But I'm sore, and I can feel inflammation further up in my rectum. It hurts to stand and walk. I'm going to try to get a hold of my dr. tomorrow. Not always the easiest thing to do, but hopefully I will be able to speak to her and get some help. Thanks for all the advice, everyone!
Posted 6/13/2011 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
slippery elm works great for constipation

AG
Posted 6/13/2011 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
Being pregnant I don't think you should take anyones advice except your doctors.
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