constipation:(

[serenitylove]

ok for first time im having a problem with it, in past week iv loaded on fruity stuff pleanty of fluids,which usually gets things going but to no avail getting to the point of feelin uncomfortable eating im so bloated yet have no urge to go at all anyone any suggestions to help

 

[marky v]

keep taking the fluids, if nothing shifts, i'd consider a low dose of a commercial laxative to help ease things along

 

[Mazza]

Hi, dulcolax always works for me - sounds like you have tried everything else!

 

[Glenville]

My old man used to swear by Liquid Paraffin (not the stuff you put in heaters!). It is mighty stuff, just don't take it before going to bed!

 

[gaelic girl]

Hi
I've always had a prob with this even pre op. I've only been once since surgery a week ago i've just been advised to take plenty of fluids and take lactulose not the nicest of stuff mind xx

 

[quetiapina]

Hiya, I've got some stuff called Mulkosan from the health food shop. It's a powder which you mix with water and is nice and sharp lemony taste. This works well and yr bowel doesn't become dependant on it like it does with senna and things. It coasts a tenner for a jar that lasts about 4-5 weeks. x

 

[archiesmum]

I take Movicol & Fybergel(?). Sorry can't be more help.

 

[fairyringuk]

I have IBS so often constipated, not had my op yet, but I take Fybogel with mebervine which helps me alot.
You can buy Fybogel, it will bulk your stool and encourge your bowel to work properly.
I used to take Dulcolax, but a word of warning if you havent taken it before it can be a bit fierce first few times, so dont plan on going anywhere the day after.
Drink plenty fluids as others have said and I am sure you will be fine soon.
If problem persists then you may need a suppository or mini enema from the practice nurse, but hope you manage to go on your own.

Jayxx

 

[tesmaralda]

Benefiber from boots is good take 2 spoonfuls in th emorning for the first couple of weeks and then up it to 2 spponfuls morning and night.

 

[serenitylove]

thanks guys just had chat with my dr and im on senna tabs till it clears then lactulose after that fingers crossed it clears soon

 

[easter chick]

i used senekot and it worked but try to only use it if you need it because other wise your body gets lazy and stops doing it for its self.Hope this helps.

 

[coralie]

Milk of Magnesium... powerful stuff though.