10 weeks out, need help

[livi]

I've had constant diarrhoea for the past two weeks no matter what I eat. Really getting me down. Any ideas?

 

[chrisa]

have you told your doctor and are you waiting 1/2 hour before n after meals to drink? don't delay get it checked today x

 

[livi]

I've rang my nurse and she says it's likely to be a bit of overflow from constipation and to sit it out and just eat 'old lady food' so porridge, mashed potato, etc. I'll go to doctors Fri if no change bbut thought someone might have an idea

 

[Caroline101061]

I found that Immodium works beautifully!

 

[livi]

I've taken immodium on and off for the last two weeks to be able to leave the house but a few hours later the squits are back! I've eaten porridge this morning and so far so good so fingers crossed. x

 

[audrasharon]

If it is overflow that means you are seriously constipated higher up and shouldn't be taking Imodium! Your dr need to examine your abdomen as if you are you will need medication to move the blockage.

 

[livi]

it's a while since I've taken any (a week maybe). Just so uncomfortable and not sleeping because up to the loo so often. Do you think it's worth taking lactulose to see if it is a blockage? x

 

[audrasharon]

it's a while since I've taken any (a week maybe). Just so uncomfortable and not sleeping because up to the loo so often. Do you think it's worth taking lactulose to see if it is a blockage? x[/QUOTE

I think you should get the dr to feel your tummy, they will then tell you if you are constipated higher up and what to do, if your not they will take a specimen as normal diarrhoea will last 5-10 day. You might have a bug then treatment will be different. Hope your sorted soon. Keep up on the fluids no matter what as that helps both. X

 

[clare-revised]

It could also be a salmonella type tummy bug, which you may need antibiotics for Liv??? X

 

[livi]

I rang nhs direct. They say faecal impaction so on the movicol x

 

[audrasharon]

I rang nhs direct. They say faecal impaction so on the movicol x[/QUOTE

Good stuff. X

 

[clare-revised]

Bless ya, at least it's not infection hun...just take it easy n keep yr fluids up xx

 

[livi]

Thanks for your help guys. I know it's not the nicest topic but hey, we all go!

 

[clare-revised]

DW hun, I was constipated as hell yesterday....I'd taken lax, Sun nite & Mon night....hazard of our plight x

 

[audrasharon]

Don't worry about it. I'm also 10 weeks and I take magnesium hydroxide every 3 days now. Hate the bloody stuff but always go the next morning. I hated being that constipated.

 

[nicola1723]

I had gastroenteritis and have been on and off movicol and dioralyte relief. Nightmare!
Hope you feel better x