Scared to poop

[LonerIQ]

Ive been constipated for about 2 weeks im scared to poop and strain and have a heart attack or stroke !

[VDC1]

Don’t sweat it. Just eat some fiber, or eat a bit more. It’s most likely from eating too little and or eating unhealthy.

[Shnookie in reply to VDC1]

Try taking Metamucil, a fiber drink and try prune juice. 2 weeks is getting to be a long time. Try getting in touch with your doctor U can ask if U can obtain an enema or a suppositories. Hugs 🤗 Shnookie

[sweetiepye]

Start drinking a lot of water . There are several brands of laxative at the pharmacy . Are you UK or US ? In the US we have Senna and Purelax both work well . That is a CVS product .You need a product that will soften the stool so there is no need to strain . Speak to your pharmacist , they are very good for this kind of information. You must feel awful , but you'll be better soon .

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Hello

Straining to go to the toilet will not cause a heart attack but getting constipated for a long time could cause you to be ill and is no good for you

Please start as people have said drinking lot's of water and taking some kind of laxative to help you go to the toilet

Take Care x

[Sillysausage234]

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[Sillysausage234 in reply to Sillysausage234]

See your doctor......get a proper diagnosis but in an emergency buy one of the above

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

Just to add that I suffer this. I believe the painkillers I take everyday ( Co-codamol, Tramadol) don't help at all. You can buy Cleen at any chemist and it's for 12 years and over..which for me is reassuring, the fact that kids can take them. Just use a little unless you're in a bad way, and you should find that does the trick. If you went to A&E they'd give you an enema too. I know as I've been there for that reason. But do go and see your GP as well just to be on the safe side.

[Isinatra]

Had to go to the ER with my constipation. Doctor told me to get some citrate of magnesia (liquid). No ifs ands or buts, 45 mins to an hour and it was all over. Be ready to make a run (no pun intended) for the bathroom. Then take the others advice in regard to hydrating and fiber. Luck to you! ❤️🏄‍♀️