courtney333 35 Posted July 13, 2012 Is it okay to take pills for Constipation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelakay2 117 Posted July 13, 2012 My doc says liquid but I am only 5 weeks post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted July 13, 2012 How far out are you? I used Milk of Magnesia with wonderful results ... that is what I would recommend. 1 Sheree reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doreykn 113 Posted July 13, 2012 Stool softeners were ok with my dr. They were small enough to swallow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marykatherine 38 Posted July 13, 2012 I've had a long problem with Constipation. I am taking chia seeds and the results are wonderful. My nutritionist turned me on to them. Mix them in the morning with my daily yogurt. Both surgeon and nut says milk of magnesia as a good standby. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lollyfidy1965 402 Posted July 13, 2012 I was prescribed liquid colace....a truly vile taste. I use cherry MoM. It doesn't taste great, but it does work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyarwenrose 14 Posted July 14, 2012 i was told that you can use docolax. and that you can take some light prune juice to help as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petite-size-me! 70 Posted July 14, 2012 In Australia I use actilax which is a lactulose Syrup (liquid) ask at your pharmacy to see if there is an equivalent. Draws Water into the large bowel to soften stool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinmymind 107 Posted July 14, 2012 I use Miralax.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disneyteach 68 Posted July 14, 2012 Eat Taco Bell. It is a natural laxative. Trust me, i ate some last night, within an hour, I was in my second office! 4 mylifeinpink, giraffequeen, Lovemeifyoucan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marykatherine 38 Posted July 14, 2012 Man, before the surgery Taco Bell worked well. I'd hate to think what the effects would be now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amr2393 16 Posted July 16, 2012 My Iron pills make me constipated so I now take a colace pill to accompany them. Seems to work well for me. MOM, for me, can be fierce and unforgiving if you aren't home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luwanna 80 Posted July 16, 2012 i HAVE HAD MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS. mY DOCTOR SAID TO TAKE mILK OF mAGNESIA EVERY FOUR HOURS UNTIL i HAVE RELIEF. hE ALSO SAID TO START ON A Fiber SUPPLEMENT SUCH AS bENEFIBER. sTUPID CAPS LOCK, BUT i AM NOT RETYPING THIS....lol! 2 mylifeinpink and Lilcat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheree 10 Posted July 21, 2012 I've had a long problem with Constipation. I am taking chia seeds and the results are wonderful. My nutritionist turned me on to them. Mix them in the morning with my daily yogurt. Both surgeon and nut says milk of magnesia as a good standby. Good luck. I would love to try this. how much do you use and where do you buy them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marykatherine 38 Posted July 21, 2012 I would love to try this. how much do you use and where do you buy them? my nutrionist said any health food store should have the chia seeds. however the one I stopped into said they had never heard of them. So I went on line and found a good supply and service by nut.com. I started with a half a tablespoon a day for a week then moved up to 1 tablespoon a day in my yogurt. Wierd sensation in the mouth. Makes my yogurt a bit crunchy but I have come to enjoy it. BTW the chia seeds have no taste so mixed in pudding and applesauce works as well. Nut.com also has alternative recipes for chia seeds. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
