CONSTIPATION?

Kittiecat

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Joined : Oct 2005

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Posted 11/7/2011 8:41 AM (GMT 0)

I am 5 days post-op parastomal hernia repair. At day 3 I developed a stomach bug and had nausea and diarrhea. I took 3 immodium over 12 hours to get the diarrhea to stop. It is now 24+ hours with very little output. There is no nausea so I don't believe there is a blockage. I was also taking loritab for pain which I have stopped since it is constipating. What laxative should I take to get things going again? I have had my ileostomy for 1 year with no output issues in the past.

2b ColonFree

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Posted 11/7/2011 9:25 AM (GMT 0)

maybe try just half glass of prune juice. hope it releases things and all goes through. at the same time try not to eat constipating foods, such as rice, pasta, potatoes, bananas. eat foods that encourage peristalsis. hope it works out soon.

blueglass

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Posted 11/7/2011 12:33 PM (GMT 0)

I've heard people here say that grape juice is good too, and also coffee or something else w/caffeine in it.... good luck.

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