blueyes32 5 Posted January 20, 2013 Okay so i haven't been having any trouble with BMs until today! After about 30 mins sitting on the porcelain god it was stuck and WAY too big. Had to leave work and urgent care wasn't open. Got some stool softeners and took one. It finally passed thank you Jesus but it hurt like all get out! Do i take the stool softeners everyday or just when needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunnyCox 245 Posted January 20, 2013 Unfortunately, I know how this feels. Any time I take meds (especially pain meds), am not getting enough Fiber, have lower Water intake or haven't had a BM in two days, I start taking stool softeners. Stool softeners are much safer than laxatives, and I have seen many people who have used them daily / long term. If it were me needing long term help, I would start by taking Fiber supplements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Foor 655 Posted January 20, 2013 Fortunately for me I haven't had this problem yet. But I think I would try to start with fiber supplements daily before going to laxatives regularly. I have seen several posts on here about people taking Miralax daily, some have even stated their Dr. told them to. You might want to ask your Dr. they can probably give you the best advice. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueyes32 5 Posted January 20, 2013 I am just waiting for my doctor to respond back to me. Guess i need more fiber. My fluids are fine and not on any pain meds but the Vitamins, Calcium, B12, omprazole and actigall. Thanks for the support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtvTxn 1,262 Posted January 22, 2013 Okay so i haven't been having any trouble with BMs until today! After about 30 mins sitting on the porcelain god it was stuck and WAY too big. Had to leave work and urgent care wasn't open. Got some stool softeners and took one. It finally passed thank you Jesus but it hurt like all get out! Do i take the stool softeners everyday or just when needed? I've tried everything. OMG over 2.5 yrs and still problems. I found that if I will eat about a half a cup of Whole Wheat Shredded Wheat, once or twice a day.....things are easier, not perfect but much better. I just measure it out and snack on it dry. Ooops, I just realized, it is probably WAY too early for you to have this. Keep in in mind though, for later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted January 22, 2013 Get some chia seeds, add 2tblsp to each of your Protein drinks. Stay well hydrated. Welcome to "The Cult of Chia". 1 AStephenson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imworthit 156 Posted January 22, 2013 Get some chia seeds' date=' add 2tblsp to each of your Protein drinks. Stay well hydrated. Welcome to "The Cult of Chia".[/quote'] Love those darn chia seeds:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbradey 321 Posted January 22, 2013 Get some chia seeds, add 2tblsp to each of your Protein drinks. Stay well hydrated. Welcome to "The Cult of Chia". I just ordered mine on Amazon :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azquilter92 82 Posted January 22, 2013 I take at least 2 fiber choice chewables a day,you can take up to 6.friut flavors. Also Chia seeds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 1,790 Posted January 22, 2013 Chia seeds are really good as are flax seeds... both of these bad boys help me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loser2B 14 Posted January 22, 2013 I ended up in ER because of this problem. I have been taking stool softener a but guess my Water intake wasn't enough. Most embarrassing and painful experience in my life. Still "trying" to get it all cleared out. Heard Miralax is good to take???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted January 22, 2013 I just ordered mine on Amazon :-) Best place I've found to get chia (if you are willing to buy 9lbs at a time) is azchia.com. It's about $60 for 9lbs of chia delivered. http://azchia.com/sales/p105/1.5-lb-black-chia-seed-($7.50-/lb)-also-in-3,-6,-bag-options/product_info.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
