BM issues

[SJMusicalman103 25]

So I've been constipated for what is going on day 3... I've taken Colace for 2 days and added Miralax today... Still nothing! Luckily I've been able to pass gas thanks to GasX... What is everyone else out there doing about Constipation? I've already upped my liquid intake and haven't taken any narcotic pain meds... I realize this was bound to happen but would like it to get moving again... Hope everyone is doing well out there!

[starr1202 38]

I'm having the same problem and would love to have some feedback as well

So I've been constipated for what is going on day 3... I've taken Colace for 2 days and added Miralax today... Still nothing! Luckily I've been able to pass gas thanks to GasX... What is everyone else out there doing about Constipation? I've already upped my liquid intake and haven't taken any narcotic pain meds... I realize this was bound to happen but would like it to get moving again... Hope everyone is doing well out there!

[unbesleevable1 420]

Milk of Magnesia is a miracle. Once you have been on the opiates, you have a plug going on that you are going to have to 'birth' sooner or later. I am not sure if you are allowed a senna laxitive? check with your doc. The ones that have colace/senna tend to work really well. How much colace are you taking? Your doc can advise you how to increase it and how much to take. I wonder if you are allowed to do a fleets? check with your doc!

[SJMusicalman103 25]

My doc told me to take 100mg of Colace twice a day and Miralax twice a day...that should get things moving (is what he said)... I just hate taking laxatives because sometimes it goes the other way... Right now I'd rather have loose stools... We shall see what happens...

[Peggy 53 69]

A real easy way is to have some diabetic candy. It is loaded with Sorbitol which provide a 'laxative' effect. You have to figure out how much you need. If your sensitive to sugar alcohols it won't take long. Mag Citrate.... Oh, I gag at the thought...... Also, I you like tea....Smooth Move or 'dieters Tea' has senna in it. Usually works over night. Be sure you're drinking Water

[Alyjourneys 117]

So I've been constipated for what is going on day 3... I've taken Colace for 2 days and added Miralax today... Still nothing! Luckily I've been able to pass gas thanks to GasX... What is everyone else out there doing about Constipation? I've already upped my liquid intake and haven't taken any narcotic pain meds... I realize this was bound to happen but would like it to get moving again... Hope everyone is doing well out there!

. Try this. It works wonders.

[SJMusicalman103 25]

Where can you get it? Regular grocery store? Thank you!

[denise a 22]

Im 5 1/2months out....prune juice on a empty stomach first thing in the morning followed by coffee....works better for me than any meds ive tried...i drink 3 times a week or so

[jdwstmn 7]

So I've been constipated for what is going on day 3... I've taken Colace for 2 days and added Miralax today... Still nothing! Luckily I've been able to pass gas thanks to GasX... What is everyone else out there doing about Constipation? I've already upped my liquid intake and haven't taken any narcotic pain meds... I realize this was bound to happen but would like it to get moving again... Hope everyone is doing well out there!

I was told 100Mg of colace and I was still taking miralax.

I had not had a bm in 9 days.

The colace and miralax worked within 24 hours.

I had to stay close to the bathroom. But it worked

[ElyQuint 446]

Nothing worked for me until I used Aloelax which I got at the whole foods store. Do not wait it out, whatever you do. I had this problem and will never forget it. I posted about it and got many great suggestions and comiserations. Run a search for Constipation. Good news though, this will pass (pun intended).

[Peggy 53 69]

Im 5 1/2months out....prune juice on a empty stomach first thing in the morning followed by coffee....works better for me than any meds ive tried...i drink 3 times a week or so

that's an old nursing trick..... tried and true!

[SJMusicalman103 25]

I was finally able to go a little today... I will try the Smooth Move tea tonight... I can't do coffee because it aggravates my hypoglycemia... Hope the tea works!

[KayCTheNewMe 50]

Id be a little careful with smooty tea if it has senna in it (thats tge ingredient that makes you gi). Unfortunately it can be a bit uncomfortable, even with a whole stomach. Thats what I used before surgery and had to stop because it caused the worst abdominal cramps

[SJMusicalman103 25]

. Try this. It works wonders.

Did you get cramps from the tea? I don't need those... LOL!

[Peggy 53 69]

Id be a little careful with smooty tea if it has senna in it (thats tge ingredient that makes you gi). Unfortunately it can be a bit uncomfortable' date=' even with a whole stomach. Thats what I used before surgery and had to stop because it caused the worst abdominal cramps[/quote']

I had no problem with cramps, but everyone is different.....