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I've been struggling with a few things lately, and wonder if they're related. I've been super constipated. No mater how much, Fiber, dolax, Miralax I've taken I've not gotten relief. Just haven't had even an urge in over week. During that week I've struggled drinking Water. Actually drinking anything. I've not felt thirsty and feel super full with just a few sips even though I've been about to drink with no issues since surgery 3 1/2 months ago. To top it all off I have some large kidney stones that are going to have to be dealt with. I'm waiting on the call for the procedure now! When I went to the urologist yesterday they told me I was dehydrated and to drink more. Doubt the kidney stones are related to my not wanting to drink, but the Constipation? Could be? I know the lack of water adds to this issue, before I'm told! LMAO! ;)

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They're not pleasant, but try an enema. They don't require drinking and they work FAST.

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I suffered from severe Constipation after my surgery. It was so bad I was taking exlax and other meds every 2 hours! I finally got some suppositories and used two. When I was finally able to have a BM it hurt more than giving birth did! Since that time I have not be so bad. Good luck to you!

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You need to find a low calorie drink that you like and drink it up! I use Low calorie Gatorade it comes in allot of flavors so you don't get bored. I would try to take 25 mg of sennosides. You can take 2 pills for max relief. I would separate them though 1 in the morning 1 at night because it can cause cramping. I tried dulcolax and milk of magnesium they didnt work. I also didnt have a feeling or urge to go I just went to go number one and KABAM next thing you know I was going. Sorry for too much info but with this surgery this is almost all I think about :)Good luck with the kidney stones

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Oh and fiber one bars ,fiber one Cookies, fiber one Cereal I use them as Snacks it helps :)

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Dehydration can cause Constipation for sure and can also contribute to kidney stones. You aren't getting enough fluids through your kidneys to flush the Calcium oxilate out, or the other gunk that can cause the stones, so it builds up and then you get a stone (calcium oxilate are the most common type of stones). Drink, drink, drink! I got super constipated about two weeks after surgery and my NUT and NP told me not to take anything for it but just to drink more Water. I was frustrated because I WAS drinking water, more than 70 oz a day PLUS other fluids and I was still stopped up. I got some Sennacot and Dulcolax suppositories and that got everything going again. Good luck!

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Dehydration can cause Constipation for sure and can also contribute to kidney stones. You aren't getting enough fluids through your kidneys to flush the Calcium oxilate out' date=' or the other gunk that can cause the stones, so it builds up and then you get a stone (calcium oxilate are the most common type of stones). Drink, drink, drink! I got super constipated about two weeks after surgery and my NUT and NP told me not to take anything for it but just to drink more Water. I was frustrated because I WAS drinking Water, more than 70 oz a day PLUS other fluids and I was still stopped up. I got some Sennacot and Dulcolax suppositories and that got everything going again. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks! My kidney stones are a result of many many upper utis and it's been an ongoing issue for years. We just discovered the stones last week, but they tell me there's no way they were a result of my surgery... It's the type caused by repeated infections, but once they're blasted I'll need to really drink to flush them out!

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Yes, the Constipation is definitely related to dehydration. I just saw a urologist/kidney stone specialist for possible stones, and he told me the single best way to prevent kidney stones is to drink at least 100 oz of Water per day.

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The emphasis on drinking fluids is a necessity.

Consider very gentle stretches and things such as forward folds and side twists and back bends (only if you can guide yourself back slowly). None of this is going to be comfortable if you are constipated but will help guide things through.

If you need instructions on the stretches I can find links or explain further.

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My real question' date=' that I did a poor job of asking is... Thing Constipation could attribute to the fullness I feel when drinking?[/quote']

Yes, definitely!

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Get a massage

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I find I can drink warm Water best. I would think if you are so constipated that you would feel full. But the water is going to relieve the Constipation. Don't forget to walk, walk, walk. That also helps relieve constipation.

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The emphasis on drinking fluids is a necessity.

Consider very gentle stretches and things such as forward folds and side twists and back bends (only if you can guide yourself back slowly). None of this is going to be comfortable if you are constipated but will help guide things through.

If you need instructions on the stretches I can find links or explain further.

None if this is possible lol I have ankylosing Spondylitis and my spine is fused! :)

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I absolutely think that you don't want to put anything new in until the old comes out. That is how I know I am constipated. A constant feeling of fullness. I almost get nauseous when I try to eat or drink.

My real question, that I did a poor job of asking is... Thing Constipation could attribute to the fullness I feel when drinking?

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