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[kari311]

I have been having severe constipation for 3 months. I have tried every laxative and have yet to have a loose stool.  I take 4 citracal/day 1 peri-colace and amitzia twice a day. Has not worked. This of course ending in horrid hemorroids, internal and external. I get extremely bloated and will have a severe stabbing pain in my left abd. quadrant. My h pylori was positive and I am scheduled for a CT. Any idea's of what my problem is? I am 42 suffer from depression and have Hashimoto Thyroiditis. I am on synthroid, lamictal, cymbalta, and wellbutrin. I have been on these for at least 2 years. Thyroid was re-tested and is fine. Help. I am getting severe headaches, joint pain, lower back pain, and belly pain. I believe that is all from the constipation. It is not normal not go to the bathroom. I have to manually help my self go every time. I need help.

[keri5]

Amitzia 8 mg works great for constipation. First ask your doctor to get a total body cleanse then ask him to put you on amitzia best thing  out there.

[kari311]

I did test positive for the h pylori. I am taking the prevpak and it seems to be helping. I am waiting on CT results. Thank you all for your input.

[lovleen]

Hi,
i m also facing same problem...but i think u should also try aleovera juice. wch can be great help.

-Do yoga

-Drink maximum water.

-Try to avoid medicine. coz it work for few days...& after few days that medicine will not work....then u have to try more strong medicine

[boron]

Be sure to treat H. pylori.

To prevent constipation:
- Do not skip meals. Regular eating is a must to have regular bowel movements
- Take enough fluid along with the food. Plain water, tea, orange (lemon, grapefruit) or banana juice should be OK. Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, especially those sweetened with HFCS or sorbitol.
- Be physically active, have a walk evry now and then

To prevent bloating, try this:
- Do not eat any fruits for 2-3 days, especially avoid plums, prunes, peaches, grapes, cherries and any dried fruits. Avoid foods with sorbitol or HFCS.
- Avoid high-fibre foods like beans, cabbage, cauliflower, brocoli

Bloating may result from constipation itself. Left side pain can be due to gas, diverticulitis... - CT can show this.