Constipation and brown discharge

[Butterfly20]

Anyone else get constipated? I haven’t been to the toilet for a no. 2 for about 3/2 days now along with that I’ve had spotting which has turned into brown discharge?

I’m new to this whole endometriosis thing if you haven’t already guessed haha sorry about all the posts I put. Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated

[Lofty1589]

Constipation with endo is quite common from what I’ve read. Are you taking any painkillers at all? My constipation tends to be caused by that but also the possibility of endo (I’m waiting for a lap to be diagnosed)

In regards to the brown discharge, I’ve read on other posts that it is usually left over blood from your period coming out before your next one ?? Don’t quote me on that - but I think that’s what I’ve read 😅

When it comes to your constipation, drink plenty of water and eat lots of fibrous foods and that should help get things moving, so to speak 😊

Good luck with everything xx

[BrightLights88]

Try drinking peppermint tea or camomile tea. These help with constipation. As for discharge I'm not too sure sorry.

[GP204]

Hi there. Yes constipation is very common with Endo. , as it is almost always attached to the Bowel. I suffer from this also. The thing that has been the biggest life saver for me is taking Magnesium Citrate. I take the max dose which is 3 at bedtime. You may want to start with 2. Magnesium Citrate is a natural supplement and is relatively inexpensive. What it does is forces water into your bowel. I highly recommend this.

[Butterfly20]

Thanks for all the comments, I will try it all x

[EndoJaz]

Chia seeds and flax seeds are brill, also psyllium husks, drink plenty with them tho.