Stomach issues 😫

[Cb1963]

I've been having issues with a previous problem recently, and now I'm struggling with another complaint, I'll get straight to the point I've not been to the toilet since Thursday, yes no urge , but feeling totally bloated, my stomach is growing quite steadily, will medication from the chemist( tomorrow) help with my problem, I feel like I'm falling apart at the moment, any advice to help me go, but got no medication available at the moment !

[Dolphin14]

Cb

This has to be uncomfortable. Hot water? Coffee? Prune juice? That's all I can think of that might be in the house. Walk around?

Some things you get at the pharmacy don't work right away. Make sure they know how long it's been so you can get something that will work faster

I hope you aren't in too much pain

❤️🐬

[Cb1963 in reply to Dolphin14]

Just feeling feeling extremely bloated, dunno how long before I can continue like this, it's uncomfortable, thanks for your reply!

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

Anything open now?

[Cb1963 in reply to Dolphin14]

Not near me, and I doubt that they'll local shop would sell anything like that 🤔

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

Could you call? Just a " what if" thought?

Ask for a laxative, don't be shy

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

Drink some water

[Cb1963 in reply to Dolphin14]

Been drinking plenty of fluids 🫡

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

That's good

[MadBunny]

Hi Chris

Sorry to hear you're suffering so much.

Warm water with honey or ginger ?

Ginger tea or peppermint tea ( might have them them at the shop )

Gentle abdominal massage may help the discomfort

As its gone on so long maybe you need to speak to a pharmacist or a doctor?

Or try ringing 111 for advice ?

Do you have a walk in urgent care centre you could get to ?

[Cb1963 in reply to MadBunny]

No urgent care facilities up here in my part of my area 😒

[MadBunny in reply to Cb1963]

That's a shame.

[Hidden]

Suppositories have worked for me, if you can get them today. Not much waiting around for it to work, and doesn't go through your whole digestive system. I know what it is to be suffering, and needing support. That's what I was writing about. This sure puts a damper on looking on the brighter side......

[Cb1963 in reply to Hidden]

All my local shops are closed, I think I can hang on until tomorrow

[Cb1963]

It's not helped as I've been taking painkillers for my neck and jaw problems, ny neck and throat are was really badly swollen and I had ear ache and a extremely sore throat whilst trying to eat, I was at the hospital on Thursday evening as I didn't know how bad this swelling would go, and I was concerned about my breathing as the lump and the swelling was extremely big 🫣

[CLB1125]

grocery stores usually sell stool softeners or laxatives. If you start having pain or fever, get to the emergency department. You could have a blockage

[Xene]

Hi, if your constipation is a temporary problem there are plenty of over the counter meds available it’s just a case of what works best for you. If it’s more long term maybe a prescribed stool softener would be more helpful. Good luck.

[Cb1963 in reply to Xene]

Thanks 👍

[Cb1963 in reply to Xene]

Probably going to the chemist first thing in the morning

[Millie09]

Hi Chris, Well I can go all week 😬 without needing a no2 , I do have lactulose given me from my hepatologist but I can't take it ,makes me feel sick it's that sweet and sickly , I get bloated , but I just wait and let nature take its course ,I know I shouldn't as it can cause me to get foggy brain syndrome.. I do know I need to drink more water than I do .

Hope you get some meds for it tomorrow

[Cb1963 in reply to Millie09]

Ah right, just think of the money you've saved on toilet paper 🧻 🤣On a serious note I suppose my stomach has been causing me problems for many years, but obviously I can't understand this length of time, but a trip to the chemist is on my to do list for tomorrow, it's probably the painkillers I've been taking for my lump problems, anyway had an earlier night time bed,yes I crawled into my bed at 2am, rather 3am the last couple of days I'm needing a decent night's rest and sleep even though I've done nothing, go to bed aching and wake up the same 🤣 ah well I'm sure we'll be chatting again,thanks for your reply!

[Millie09 in reply to Cb1963]

Lol 😆 funny .. well are all different though I suppose in our toilet habits 😅.. it could very well be the painkillers Chris but yes chemist visit tomorrow for you, i have drs at 9am for blood tests so I'll have to try go sleep earlier which I've tried in the past and it's just never worked ,no doubt I'll nod off early afternoon..no life is it 🙄.. well I hope you sleep better anyway, good luck 👍🏻 tomorrow..chat again soon

[Cb1963 in reply to Millie09]

Yes, good luck with your bloods, and don't be waiting and watching for the sunrise 😉🤣

[Millie09 in reply to Cb1963]

Good morning 🙏.. hope your doing as well as can be ..I never got to drs appt , have been awake since 5am with cluster headache ,chills , aches so I had to canx my appt on line ,I feel so lethargic today .. some well needed me time I think as I've not been taking care as I should , my efforts have been focused on my sister since January but it's taking its toll now .. hope you get to chemist today Chris

[Cb1963 in reply to Millie09]

I've got some spare injections pens and if you require them ( sumaptrapin) they're very effective 👌

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

I use this med

What a lifesaver

[Cb1963 in reply to Millie09]

Pm me if you want any more information 🙂

[Millie09 in reply to Cb1963]

Thank you Chris, 😊 will do

[secrets22]

I often go a week before a s### explosion.😱 hasn't done me no harm.🥵

[Cb1963 in reply to secrets22]

Yes a choice set of words 🤣 well panic over, there's been a movement, thank goodness I didn't need gas and air for my " delivery " 🤪

[Pitalife]

Enemas and eat live greens.salads n such..get coloncancer screen done...

[QuiltLady]

Cooked broccoli always works for me. Eat it every meal until you go! Also, a magnesium supplement helps too.

[Cb1963 in reply to QuiltLady]

Yes had brocoli yesterday and things are moving thankfully 😄

[Tabby-5]

Talk to your pharmacist they have great advice and are very knowledgeable

[Cb1963 in reply to Tabby-5]

Yes I'm up and running, at least there are" movements" and things are happening, so panic over 🙃 , thanks 😊

[Tabby-5 in reply to Cb1963]

Fantastic! Nice to hear some good news. Happy for you!

[Mountainlover57]

Have you tried prunes? I go through this when I take medication. I get constipated and bloated. I recently had horrible depression, insomnia and anxiety which led to adrenal fatigue and my bowels not working too well. You might want to talk to a doctor about this. I wouldn't let it go too long without going to a clinic or getting some medical attention. I was using prunes daily for quite a few weeks until I knew that there was something going on. Sometimes with a lot of stress we can have some problems with our adrenal glands so I would have it checked out.

[Cb1963 in reply to Mountainlover57]

Funnily enough I've been under investigation for adrenal glands issues and I'm waiting on various results, scans from another issue , perhaps this is a side effects of this, but I was taking a few painkillers for another issue that happened last week, thanks for your reply 👍

[Mountainlover57 in reply to Cb1963]

Yes, constipation is caused by medication. Not all medication but most so I would ask your provider. I had to buy a good stool softener and prunes everyday. I finally had to go to a naturopathic provider which is a doctor that provides medical help using a more natural route. I also have a conventional doctor as well and so I have to use my own judgment on some of the medication that I will and will not use and go towards the more holistic way.

[MadBunny]

Good to hear you've had a breakthrough , so to speak 😁

[Maddy111]

I have suffered for years with Chronic Constipation. I have bloating, pain and I am unable to have regular bowel movements. This means I have the urge to go every 3 to 4 days. I use a heating pad on my abdomen for comfort. I eat a high fiber diet and drink lots of water. Periodically I will take Ducolax to relieve the discomfort.

[Weatherwoman]

Don't want to alarm you --just think you should call your doctor --check it out -- I am quite sure it's not serious, but rule out a bowel blockage --Most likely not that, but have it ruled out!

[Dolphin14]

Did you go???

[Cb1963 in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes

[Dolphin14 in reply to Cb1963]

Yippie