I've had severe constipation for two weeks now. I have severe abdominal bloating/distention, rapid weight gain (put 25 pounds on in less than 2 weeks), stingy sensation up and down my lower legs (front) almost burning and my fingers tingle/feel swollen, fatigue (wake up tired, tired after eating, and sleep whenever not at work), waking up tired, muscle soreness, joint pain, nausea, and my stomach is warm to the touch and hurts. I went to the Nurse Practioner on Monday and she said I had bowel movement but upon feeling my abdominal area, she indicated that I was very full and constipated. She sent me for a KUB which indicated severe constipation. They did a CBC and Full Metabolic Panel. My BUN was 30 (range 7-25), AST/SGOT (range 8-39), RBC 3.82 (range 4.20-5.20) and MCV 100.3 (range 80-96). As of this afternooon, the NP had not read my blood test results. I am concerned as I am a female bodybuiler and I take supplements- I take double doses of B6, B12, Women's multivitamin, Glucosamine w/MSM, and fish oil. I also take glutamine and arginine pre-workout.
I have tried everything from high fiber diet, miralax, enemas, and I have been on Amitiza and Sentakot for three days and to no avail. I researched some on the internet and I am concerned that the gastrointestinal issues are from macrocyctic anemia (b-12 or pernicious anemia) from what I can figure from my symptons and blood work. What is the treatment for such? Whom would I see regarding this? What other methods will relieve the constipation? I am very miserable and feel awlful 24/7.
Thank you