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Posted 4/27/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ladies,

I supposedly have IBS-C (supposedly b/c we aren't totally sure what's going on yet), taking Linzess and quite a few different laxatives. I have lots of nerve damage to my bladder, bowel, and pelvic region in general. A year or two ago, I was dx with a prolapsed uterus. My question is this....can straining for a BM make the prolapse worse? I kinda hope so, b/c I've been having lots of pressure/pain in that area lately, and for whatever reason, in my head it would be better to have the problems related than to have 2 separate issues. (Yes, I'm weird.) That brings up one other question...is straining in general bad for you? Can't believe I've never really asked my doc that question, and the topic really hasn't come up. I can't imagine it can be ok for your body to do that frequently.

Any info, comments, suggestions, jokes, whatever, would be welcomed!

Thanks and hope you have a good day!!
Posted 4/27/2014 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
Yes straining can worse a prolapsed uterus. Straining to have a BM can cause hemorrhoids, and in rare instances, a prolapsed rectum. Therefore, doctors discourage straining.

If you have a prolapsed uterus, that can lead to a rectocele. I had one and it made having a BM nearly impossible. From WebMD: "Rectocele: The herniation of the lower rear vaginal wall where the rectum bulges into the vagina. This makes bowel movements difficult, to the point that you may need to push on the inside of your vagina to empty your bowel."
Posted 4/27/2014 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
When I had narcotic bowel syndrome due to opioid use for chronic pain management, straining sometimes was like a serious workout... the next day my entire abdominal muscle region would feel like I did 1000 situps. But yes, straining is no good. It always caused bleeding for me, and just pain in general, and I'd even get migraines and see spots from straining hard. Have you tried Miralax (polyethylene glycol is the generic)? That always helped me go. :)
Posted 4/28/2014 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks much for the responses!

Ides--I'm assuming my GI doc would be able to tell if I had a rectocele from doing an exam?? Appreciate the info.


Reptile-gurl--most reptiles freak me out! I too have had days with muscle pain from straining. Oops! And yes, I have tried Miralax...for constipation, I take Miralax 2x/day, Linzess, Dulcolax 2x/day, Misoprostol. And when things get bad and I haven't had a bm in a week or so (so basically every weekend), I double the Miralax and add 1 bottle of magnesium citrate, and drink bowel prep if I'm still having problems. I've got quite the social life!! Thanks for the comments!
Posted 4/28/2014 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
Holllly cow! That's a lot of stuff to make you go! Have you tried Senna with a stool softener? That helped me sometimes. It's so terrible not being able to go... you just feel so toxic on the inside. It's so unsettling. I completely understand. My poor bf used to give me enemas 1-2xs a week and he would "pet" my hip and ask if I was ok... it was sweet but at the same time it was so weird lol!

As far as reptiles go, I've been rescuing them for 14 years now. Right now I have 10 snakes, 5 tortoises, and 7 box turtles. They are my babies. You'd be surprised at how amazing snakes can be. All of mine are very docile and gentle. I've helped a lot of people get over their fear of snakes. They are great therapy when I'm stressed out. I just get one of my favorites out and put on some thrasher metal and just reeeelax lol. All it takes is the right person with the right kind of snake, and one touch to get over that fear. ;)
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