What really makes me grumpy!

[HectorsDad]

Not my usual Thursday rant, more of my dark ironic humour.

Despite CVD, MVA, MRI and a range of another annoying TLAs, to say noticing of the tiredness and pain, I’m pretty good humoured most of the time.

But the think that actually makes me really grumpy, really really grumpy, is the constant battle with constipation!

Combination of the drugs (all of which list this as a possible side effect), the poor exercise, too much time sat on the sofa and a bit of genetics.

There is nothing quite like that bunged up feeling of constipation to make me grumpy😡, then after enough potion and tablets.... shall we say three buses come along at the same time🤭.

There I’ve said it!

Anyone feel the same?

[Prada47]

Sorry no not really

Ty to keep Grumpy at Bay but oh may feel that I don't , on second thoughts I may be the reason for her getting Grumpy !!!

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Haha,

Every single medication I am on first side effect listed constipation!

Morphine which I have IV when in hospital if my vasospasms become unruly a nightmare!

My solution tinned prunes, soaked linseed, and chillies.

But you are quite correct the bungled up feeling is no fun at all!

[Sillyfroggy]

The lower carb intake sends me this way too. Lots of water a tbsp of pumpkin seeds and a handful of either dried apricots or prunes. And keep moving to keep things moving!

[NorthantsSteve]

Have you tried Regucol from Holland and Barrett? It’s powdered psyllium husk so it just provides roughage. It’s also said to reduce cholesterol, too. It’s a bit expensive but I’ve managed to get it on offer.

[Hidden]

I noticed a medium tub of ice cream does work well...not that I "recommend", it just works, just saying. . . It forces stuff out well. Something to do with "Fat" contents that lubricate the tract.

[HectorsDad in reply to Hidden]

Got to be worth trying. Is chocolate or salted caramel best?

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to HectorsDad]

Maybe the ExLax one? 😀

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Hidden]

😶

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I am not very good with spices and curry makes me hurry! 😀

[HectorsDad]

The low sugar chocolate we have had a warning that excessive consumption may have laxative effects. Got to be worth trying (after the ice cream).

It’s Heavenly Chocolate, that featured successfully on Dragons Den recently- really is good and very low sugar, dairy free, but uses coconut oil ( natural but saturated fat). We’ve had it on subscription since May, small box delivered every week unless we cancel it😅

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to HectorsDad]

Does it contain artificial sweeteners?

I can't have them as guess what it kicks off my vasospasms.

[HectorsDad in reply to Milkfairy]

Oooo....... didn’t know that..... these are the bits I don’t know about....

Inulin(Oligofructose), Erythritol, Polydextrose, Isomalt, Sucralose.

1.6g of sugar per 100g is the good bit (plus tastes great).

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

I might give it a go.

FYI other things you might need to avoid that make vasospasms worse.

Caffeine

Pseudoephedrine found in cold remedies

Migraine medications

Beta blockers

Chemotherapy

Some anti depressants

You must also give up Cocaine that is an absolute no no.

[Sillyfroggy]

Give up cocaine????

Ugh! This gets worse!

(Yes, I’m joking. Obviously as a heart patient I’m only ever going to do mushrooms)

[Lezzers in reply to Sillyfroggy]

😂

[HectorsDad]

Thanks Milkfairy. I was taken off the Beta blockers recently (but for BP reasons) and otherwise I only do caffeine from this list.

I *could* give up coffee if told to (firmly) but I fear it would hit the economy of a number of small coffee producing states.

At the moment no one has mentioned vasospastic angina, only MVA, but that may change- in a way, I hope that it does.

[HectorsDad]

I’m thinking of giving up celery just in case😀

[Maisie2014]

Brown sugar instead of white, warm fresh orange juice, grapes. These have all proved successful for unbunginging various members of my family and friends over the years. I have never had that problem.