Constipation Issue.........PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[kris777]

I am about 7-8 weeks along right now and today I am suffering from really bad consipation and need some relief pronto!  I can't get any doctors right now on the phone and am wondering what I can take for this--does anyone know what is safe & recommended???  

[irrelevance]

I'll have to remember this. :P  it hasn't been that big of a problem to me, especially now.. but if i have to worry ab out it later i'll remember the colace since everyone seems to really like it, so thanks. =] and looks like you've got a saviour, kris. haha. :)

[kris777]

Oh no, lol:)  That sounds awful and really isn't funny--especially after a csection!  Thanks for the advice and I will be extra careful to get the right thing.  I can't wait to have some relief....

[ziggysgrl0724]

yep....but remember to be VERY careful and make sure its not the laxative one.....they gave me that one at the hospital after my csection to get me going....WOW I was running...or more like hobbling myself to the bathroom every 5 mins...lol

[kris777]

Thanks for the info:)  I am definitely going to look for that tomorrow...............you can get it over the counter right??

[ziggysgrl0724]

The best thing seriously is the colace...it was a godsend for me in my 1st pregnancy and it worked so well, i automatically took in my 2nd pregnancy to avoid the unbreable pain i was in before the colace the 1st time.  There are 2 though, colace sofetner and colace laxative..you dont want the laxative....but seriously, look into it...its awesome!

[kris777]

I sure hope so--I just got freaked out for a minute!  I only had one drink earlier after he got it, but the actual label says "Natural Fiber Laxative" and is compared to Metamucil so surely it's fine.  I know I am not supposed to take actual laxatives, but it says that on the label???  Confusing!

[irrelevance]

I don't see why they would be harmful at all, it's just natural fiber, right? but I wouldn't really take this long term unless you've of course asked your doctor about it, but until you are able to speak with them and find a better solution, it should be okay to help bring you some relief.

[kris777]

Thank you sooooo much--I still haven't been able to go since earlier:(  That is the strangest feeling!!!  My other half went and bought me a fiber powder to mix with water and drink, but no improvement yet.  I will look into that colace:)  Thanks!!!!!

**Are these fiber suppliments okay?

[irrelevance]

Yep, and eat things with lots of fiber, to help prevent it in the future. I hope you feel better.

[Fourpaws]

My doctor told me to take colace. Make sure you get colace, not a laxatve! I take 1 every morning and it really helps!! Prune juice will work too, just don't drink too much, it could give you diarhea. Good luck.

[kris777]

Thank you:)  I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted!  I'm going to get off here and try some natural methods................

[Praying4MiniMe]

thank you so much, I really hope I am. bless you! and feel better!

[kris777]

I'm soooo sorry that happened to you:(  I have one son and I know I had constipation then too--you just tend to forget things like that over time!  Besides pregnancy I am never constipated and I'm glad because its no fun.  I read your other post and I bet there still may be a chance you are pregnant:)  I will say some prayers for you!

[Praying4MiniMe]

I bet, i started getting like that at about 6 or 7 weeks with my first pregnancy. leading to a m/c, so I'm so sure, maybe your doc can prescribe something to make you a little more comfortable.

[kris777]

Yeah, I need to try something!  It's very uncomfortable:(

[Praying4MiniMe]

maybe try eating a lot of fruit...