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Help with constipation

Help with constipation

Hi, I am 8 w5d today and I have just about all the pregnancy symptoms a person can have! But the one that seems to be bothering me at the moment is the constipation. I am only able to go the bathroom about 3 times a week and when I do I have horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea, sorry TMI! I read a couple of posts on some remedies, I have been drinking more water and eating a large bowl of frosted mini wheats in the AM and trying to increase my fiber also. Any other suggestions? I have also already gained 4 1/2 pounds could this be due to the bloating and constipation? Thanks again for any help!!!!
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Yes the weight gain could be from bloating and not going to the bathroom. Have you tried prune juice? Or ask your doctor about taking a stool softner and taking like Metamucil. I believe someone said you could take that during pregnancy, but I would make sure with your doctor before you take anything.
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