Constipation

[Jo692]

Sorry if anyone eating their breakfast but would like to ask if constipation is part of Parkinsons please? If yes what are people taking for remedy please?

Taking high does vit B and Macuna could this be the culprit?

Thank you and keep safe.

Jo

[Kevin51]

Most PwPs adopt a regime to avoid problems with constipation due to progressive slowdown of peristalsis in the gut. Out of necessity not just choice as ignoring it can land you in A&E. There are lots of suggestions on this site!

[park_bear]

The answer to your question is yes because Parkinson's reduces the normal amount of peristalsis and the amount of moisture in the G.I. tract. High-dose vitamin B1 is part of the recipe that has cured my constipation. The other part of the recipe for me is high-dose vitamin C, or alternatively docusate sodium, to restore normal amounts of moisture.

[Sapeye2020 in reply to park_bear]

I time my doses of medication to ensure approx 90 minutes before or after ingesting any high protien foods

[EnterTheDragon in reply to park_bear]

I agree with you. Bear....high dose B1, and or high dose Vitamin C ( I use powdered mix) alone or in combination works for me regardless of what causes the condition. Also, magnesium drops also works.

As to the cause, a couple of neurologists told me the C/D , especially Rytary will cause or exacerbate constipation. Just another negative side effect of standard PD meds.

[pdkid in reply to park_bear]

Do you think Liposomal Vitamin C will also help with constipation? Or should it be high dose vitamin C in other forms? I did see your previous post about the formula you use! Thanks

[park_bear in reply to pdkid]

I do not think that liposomal vitamin C would help because it is an entirely different animal. Also, liposomal C is expensive and it takes a fair quantity of vitamin C to draw water into the colon - I currently take 5 to 10 g daily, spread out over the course of the day.

[pdkid in reply to park_bear]

Ok, good to know, thank you!!

[pdpatient]

Constipation is a very very common symptom that is part of the wide range of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. Sometimes, it's the very first symptom to manifest.

Miralax is the least harmful, long term use medication for constipation. Take it after consulting with your doctor and follow the instructions faithfully. The other replies to your question have explained to you the medical aspect of why this happens in PwP's.

The effects of Parkinson's on your digestive system is not temporary and therefore better that you speak with your doctor and address this matter so that he or she knows the entire picture of your condition. You can then adopt a regimen that you will need to follow for the rest of your life.

[Jo692 in reply to pdpatient]

Thank you for your reply. We Had a telephone consultation last week and mentioned it and he dismissed it as not part of the Parkinsons, but incontinence is? Which my brother, thankfully, does not have. But not helpful we have been trying Lactulose.

[Art_lover45 in reply to Jo692]

No, no, no to the lactulose. This will aggravate the problem to the extent that you can't go without it. Likewise dulcolax. I have my constipation under control by eating one small bowl of berries after dinner (with a spoonful of creme fraiche). If I do not have a bowel movement the next morning I take a sachet of laxidol (prescribed by GP) before bed and the results are nothing short of miraculous. I think that constipation is the worst symptom of this disease. Never be shy of asking your dr. for advice. They don't know much about PD but they certainly know about POO......

Sandra Blattmann

[Jo692 in reply to Art_lover45]

Oh! Interesting. Thank you very much.

[GymBag]

The brain sends signals /information to all muscles and receives information back , confirmations, various things happen as a result. Both external voluntary muscles and internal involuntary muscles are involved. The comunication system breaks down. Think how many muscles there are in your body resulting in, dry eyes, swallowing , bowls constipation, urinating , dry mouth, sex and it goes on and on and on and on. Just one damn thing after another.

[Jo692]

Ah, well. We will just soldier on. Thank yo

[ladyaudree]

I take senna tablets - inexpensive and available on Amazon. Adds fiber. Recommended by my nuero.

[pdkid in reply to ladyaudree]

Have you noticed a difference with this? Thanks

[ladyaudree in reply to pdkid]

Definitely. No problem with constipation ever since I started taking them a few years ago.

[pdkid in reply to ladyaudree]

Incredible, thanks for the hot tip! Also, glad you found a solution for yourself that works!

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Try magnesium supplements. CALM is a powder form that as the name implies is also calming.

[Jo692]

Thank you