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Constipation & Bisacodyl??

Iv always suffered with constipation, especially with my first pregnancy and now with my second. I am 12 weeks today and have tried everything in the book! All natural, eating plenty fruit/veggies, water, fruit juices and prunes (vile!!) im at my wits end and havent had a bowel movement in weeks! Hence why i am concidering the less recommened meds like Bisacodyl - has anyone taken this before during pregnancy?? im terrified incase of any bad effects on baby. Iv scowered google and there are no proven or suggested fetal side effects.. But i need to know from personal experience as i just cant cope anymore and my doctor isnt prescribing me anything that works - lactulose, movicol, senna etc. Any advice or recommendations are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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I took it and my son is fine(: and colitis is usually when people go to the bathroom multiple times in one day and have a hard time gaining and not just constantly losing weight, I know a few people with is and they are skin and bones and have to take meds so that they are able to gain weight
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I'm 8 weeks suffering from constipation and yesterday when I consult my doctor she suggested lactulose syrup. After reading your post I am thinking like  I don't know if that would work well and also suggested an anesthetic cream to be applied before the bowel movement to be free from any pain in the rectum.
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Id never heard of colitis before, just googled it and the symptoms dont tick any boxes.. So im assuming not?
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Do you have colitis??
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