Constipation Relief???

[figuerpa]

Ok everyone, this is a topic I dont like to discuss but I need some serious help. I asked my doctor for some stool softener and it seemed to be helping for a couple of days, then all of a sudden it won't work. I know it is there and ready to come out but it won't. I have pushed until my hemmoroids are starting to act up.

I am in a real need here. I am about to go get an enema to help me but if there is anything I can do to not have to do that I would like to try it, if I don't go soon I am going to explode.

LOL thanks for reading and hopefully i can get some relief soon.


Paula

[sarahw244]

Hope your are feeling better!
Sarah

[figuerpa]

Thank you everyone for your responses,

I do know that a daily bowl movement is not always the norm for everyone. I went from having to rush to the bathroom so that I wouldn't lose control of my bowels to being constipated which really stinks. I would almost rather have it the other way rather than constipated.

I went and bought an enema today and yes I do know that it is just for immediate relief and I would never use them on a regular basis, but for now however it is what I need to do and will do.

I love the avacado idea, mmmmm I just love avacados and they have healthy oils in them so that is a plus too. I will try that. I actually just ate 1/4 of an avacado before I got on here.


I am going to change my diet up to try to figure out what works for me. Once again thank you for all the advice :)

Paula

[hbananas]

Hubby had to take drastic measures once recently and bought the bowel prep stuff--not the golightly that is prescription (and is miralax plus some electrolytes) but the small bottle of clear liquid called magnesium citrate.  It worked wonders.

[HVAC]

I was having all kinds of issues with my bowels not moving. My Doctors and I tried all the stuff. Finally I accidentally hit on avocado. I eat fresh avocado everyday and no more problems. I put it in salads or make homemade Mexican food since I do not like to eat processed. It has helped with my diet as well.

Alex

[twopack]

Castor oil when pregnant?  Wow.  When I was pregnant they had me take castor oil in hopes it would start labor.  It produced neither baby nor BM.  Both came in their own timing.  I'm sure glad you didn't get more than you expected from the dosing.

I know castor oil used to be a standard (mineral oil was used as well) but I'd be cautious with any oil preparation when so many other options are available these days.  Oil prevents absorption of nutrients when given systemically and can leak out of the bowel at unplanned times.

I think Moms used to chase after their kids with castor oil.  If it helped anything that ailed a kid it probably had something to do with Omega-3.  I do wonder if there's any chance it might have had a forever effect on my husband.  

Hey, is it just me or is there a thing about nurses names Sarah around here?
Mary

[sarahw244]

I have a suggestion that I haven't seen yet...Castor oil.  Just a few tablespoons mixed in with a cup or so of liquid.  It works!  Trust me!  But like the colon prep, when you mix it you may want to mix it with something that you don't drink regularly.

When I was pregnant, I was sooo constipated I was crying.  It hurt!  I heard of this old tried and true remedies from an elderly person I used to care for.  Sure enough, I mixed it with root beer (I think I did 4 oz of castor oil and 4 oz of root beer) and had results very quickly, I would say within an hour and a half at the longest.  Be prepared though, your constipation will then turn into the opposite problem.  Make sure that you drink lots of fluids, probably something with electrolytes like Pedialyte or even Gatorade.

I must point out that I whole-heartedly agree with Lulu.  I know this isn't what you were asking, but I want to point it anyways.  Not everyone has a BM everyday.  In the medical field, what is considered normal is every one to 3 days.  And some people have multiple BM's everyday.  It just depends on the person.  As a nurse, we tend to start pushing the laxatives on the third day.  This is universal as far as I know.

I also agree with Lulu that while laxatives are okay for the times we really need them, like now for you, but no one should take them everyday.  You will become dependent on them and will no longer be able to go on your own.  BIG problems!  It's not pleasant at all.  (When I talk about laxatives, I am talking about a stimulant laxative that "makes" you go, not a stool softener or bulking agent).

Good luck and I hope you feel better and find relief soon!
Sarah