Chronic constipation...

[fyrecraka 4]

Hi! I am 4 days post op and I take a medicine called Amitiza for chronic Constipation. It is not a pill that can be crushed. Does anyone have any ways to battle the constipation?? I mean, I did a pre-surgery diet called opti-fast before the surgery. Now since it I have been on clears. I have only had Water, and applesauce with my medicines. Of course I got my period the day I was leaving.

I'm just wondering what you think I should do or if anyone else has had this.

Thanks!

[T'snewstart 251]

Yes I could not get my plumbing to work for 12 days post op. Don't wait that long! For me the only combo that has worked is a stool.softener colace & benifiber. I mix the benifiber with any and all liquids. It works for me.... I use them both daily. Just a reminder all of these combos of stool.medications need liquids to function. Part of my problem post op was the lack of fluids. Getting enough daily fluids was a real challenge for me in the beginning. Also the pain medication will cause Constipation as well. Best Wishes Tina

[diamond3 20]

Smooth Move tea...... Works for me every time! (I prefer the peppermint one)

[aliekat55 157]

MOM works for me on an as needed basis. for the chronic problem i take lots of metamucil caps, colace and the newer med Linzess. still it is a work in progress, better but not good enough.

[BethinPA 305]

Hi! I am 4 days post op and I take a medicine called Amitiza for chronic Constipation. It is not a pill that can be crushed. Does anyone have any ways to battle the constipation?? I mean' date=' I did a pre-surgery diet called opti-fast before the surgery. Now since it I have been on clears. I have only had Water, and applesauce with my medicines. Of course I got my period the day I was leaving. I'm just wondering what you think I should do or if anyone else has had this. Thanks![/quote']

Try mirilax. It works the same as amitiza to pull water into the bowel, it just works much slower than amitiza. It is tasteless, and I usually put it into my hot tea in the morning. You might have to take some extra doses since you already have chronic constipation issues.