I have been unable to go to the bathroom for quite a few days now so I bought a well known brand of suppository to help. Shortly after, I felt that I could go with no problem, as the package said I would. However, when I went, all I passed was mucus with blood in it. It's been happening since and I've still not had a bowel movement. I only tried the one last night and don't intend to do it again, but is this a serious issue or will it go away on it's own?
In case anyone has a similar problem and comes across reading this, the magnesium citrate worked. It took about 14 hours and came out in waves (separated by 5 minutes or so). There was no blood and no pain besides the discomfort during the time the magnesium citrate was working, as patient915 said. I will post again with any long term solutions my doctor comes up with for your information.
Thanks for the help guys!
Magnesium citrate works by osmosis where is draws water into the intestines which makes you go. Most people that are constipated are bloated (swollen) and it shouldn't cause problems. It will not rip your insides out and there shouldn't be an immense amount of blood. The magnesium citrate should be enough and a suppository shouldn't be necessary but if you feel like you need that then you can do that. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and don't strain (it can cause hemorrhoids).
I've read that the magnesium citrate doesn't soften the stool as much as it simply MAKES you go. Since I do have this swelling/inflammation I'm worried that once it starts working it will rip my insides out and there will be an immense amount of blood. Should I take a dulcolax suppository to maybe loosen things up on the other side so it comes out easier?
Well it tastes nasty but it works. Make sure you drink enough water with it because it works by drawing water into the intestines and if there is no water to draw in then it won't work. I do agree that is temporary relief to a lasting problem but it will make you okay until you can see the gastrointestinal doctor in a couple of days.
Spot on my friend. I went in for an emergency visit to my doctor (and had to wait an hour for a referral, ugh) and I was told to drink an entire bottle of magnesium citrate. I hope it helps, but this seems to be only a temporary relief to a lasting problem.
I'm not sure what the problem is but I have the same EXACT problem only I have been three weeks almost now producing very very small amounts of stool. I have tried suppositories, stool softners, water, Metamucil and enema's and I had the same problems with the enema's you did.
I am actually on the way to the dr now I will let you know what they say email me