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safe tips for constipation

I've had prune juice, Tylenol, orange juice, and miralax and nothing seems to work!!
I'm 11 weeks pregnant, I need help. I haven't gone in almost 3 weeks, I'm so sick to my stomach.
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6965936 tn?1394227011
Ive been taking Metamucil before meals, does wonders! And so easy! && helps with hunger control with my weight issue!
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Try drinking some coffee. I do and I go twice a day. Good luck hun.
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6007249 tn?1394900105
Try Fleet Suppostories. They give you instant bowel movements. Insert one into your rectum and you will have relief within minutes. They are very Safe, and are non-stimulants. They simply moisturize your rectum area and stool, so the poop will be removed smoothly. Its very cheap, 100ct for less than $5.

Instant Relief ♥
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7536253 tn?1395094863
Colace, raisin bran and lots of water!!! The fiber in the raisin bran makes you go, trust me. I take 2 colace daily along with my prenatal pill. My first trimester I had horrible constipation. Good luck!
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My Dr let me use Senna( over the counter)  after I hadn't gone for 2 weeks.  Like you, I tried everything, and nothing worked.  This worked in 2 days:)
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You need lots of fibre and water. If your having cereal make sure that in every 100g there should be at least 10g of fibre.  Weetabix or porridge are good. Eat crunchy veg or fruit everyday and avoid caffeine. Nuts are good and brown rice and brown bread...avoid white flour. Goodluck
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Dried apricots worked wonders for me! Chop them into some all bran ceriel and you should be able to go asap! :-) have a large glass or not from concentrate orange juice! I hope this helps!
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6918915 tn?1395932871
I am having the same problem :( I haven't gone 3 weeks but I've been going about once a week and usually it's all little pebbles. I drink tons of water and take 3 Colace every night and sometimes Miralax as well and nothing is helping me. I'm soooooo bloated and all the water is just collecting under my skin in my legs. I feel your pain! If you find out what works please let me know!
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6791550 tn?1392365553
OMG...3wks is not good...I was having the same problems...i figured out that i wasn't drinking enough water...WATER is the key...u may think y drinking enough but u arent...& u definitely need 2 talk 2 your doc...b4 long it will start backing up thru your mouth...it has 2 come out somewhere...not healthy 4 u or baby...good luck!!
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3 weeks, you need to see a Dr sooner the better. Drink water,  colace over the counter may help, take up to 3x per day, but you should see your physician. Best of luck
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6822962 tn?1396329659
Try this natural tea you can buy at CVS or Walgreen it is called, "smooth move" tea. It is all natural. If tyat doesn't work my OB said i can take milk of magnisia but don't take it around same time you take your prenatal vitamins.
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7446981 tn?1393216927
Oh my goodness!! 3 weeks is a long time!! Hope it gets better
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