Stressing me out

[jjsreal]

Iron tablets and medication have contributed to terrible constapation - does anyone know how to combat this long term - I really need the help as it is stressing me out.

 

[chrisa]

Iron tablets and medication have contributed to terrible constapation - does anyone know how to combat this long term - I really need the help as it is stressing me out.

Think i'v said somewhere i have started taking prune juice every day thats helping me cos i have been the same since my op over 8 months ago xx i just started it last Tuesday, give it a try xx

 

[shelbell]

Movicol

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[Nellyphant]

I use lactulose and that's pre-op so I'll continue post op. It's a very sweet liquid and works for me very gently.

 

[Sharonimo]

Natural remedies:

-- prune juice stewed overnight (and prunes removed)
-- peppermint tea
-- Senokot
-- keeping up good water intake (2 litres a day if poss)

Medical remedies:

-- movicol
-- glycerine suppositories


So far I have used senokot myself, but I do have a small supply of Movicol and suppositories in the back of my medicine cabinet in case things get, errrrr, desperate !!