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Yes, it will get better and you will feel more like yourself in a month or so.

Don't give up - you've done the hard part already!!

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Yes it gets better......but you don't have to live with the constipation.....call your doctor and find out what they recommend you to take. Feel better soon!

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Yes, it will get better! Your period is probably screwed up because you're releasing a lot of estrogen that's been stored in fat cells in your body. The Constipation is usually a symptom of dehydration...are you getting the recommended amount of fluids each day? I'm very iron-sensitive, so I take a Fiber Gummy daily and it does the job as long as I'm drinking plenty of Water, too. Hang in there, this is just a bump in the road :)

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Yes, it will get better! Your period is probably screwed up because you're releasing a lot of estrogen that's been stored in fat cells in your body. The Constipation is usually a symptom of dehydration...are you getting the recommended amount of fluids each day? I'm very iron-sensitive, so I take a Fiber Gummy daily and it does the job as long as I'm drinking plenty of Water, too. Hang in there, this is just a bump in the road :)

I drink fluids fine, but maybe the gummy fiber would be a good idea. Thanks!

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Called my dr for help on constipation....they told me to do everything I already have been. I finally did the enema deal...lots of fun...but it helped a bit, hopefully lots of Water, laxatives and stool softener will get me through this. It's so painful. Hard to be positive.

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I put Miralax in my Water daily. Before that, I used Benefiber, but it wasn't enough. Mine had gotten really bad also, so I used Milk of Magnesia. My Dr recommended to put it in a drink in the morning and drink that until it was gone. I did it, and let me tell you... just prepare to be near a bathroom all day!

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6days stall...I'm at 7wks, Constipation is just constant (and sorry guys) my period has lasted 15 days so far. I am a miserable emotional nutcase. Things are going to get better, right???

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HANG IN THERE! It will totally get better. I had my period for 3 months straight. No joke. I thought I was going to lose my MIND! I am nearly 5 months out & my period has stopped. It's still not normal but it's not everyday. Just hang in there. You're doing great!

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I put miralax in my Water daily. Before that, I used Benefiber, but it wasn't enough. Mine had gotten really bad also, so I used Milk of Magnesia. My Dr recommended to put it in a drink in the morning and drink that until it was gone. I did it, and let me tell you... just prepare to be near a bathroom all day!

So far it hasn't done a thing. Waiting by the bathroom, hoping it works.

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6days stall...I'm at 7wks, Constipation is just constant (and sorry guys) my period has lasted 15 days so far. I am a miserable emotional nutcase. Things are going to get better, right???

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HANG IN THERE! It will totally get better. I had my period for 3 months straight. No joke. I thought I was going to lose my MIND! I am nearly 5 months out & my period has stopped. It's still not normal but it's not everyday. Just hang in there. You're doing great!

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I hope it doesn't last that long...sigh. hormones suck. But good to know it gets better.

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@@Raynbolite give it a little time. FYI, My Dr recommended twice the dose, but I'm not a Dr, so if it doesn't work, maybe you can call them and find out if more is necessary.


Good luck, and I hope you are feeling better soon!

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@@Raynbolite give it a little time. FYI, My Dr recommended twice the dose, but I'm not a Dr, so if it doesn't work, maybe you can call them and find out if more is necessary.

Good luck, and I hope you are feeling better soon!

I decided to do twice the dose. The nurse said I could try it again. Definitely getting my fluids in today!!

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