Hello everyone,
I suffer really badly with constipation and I have to drink a powder sachet every day to help me go but I am still not going everyday it could be every 3 days. I eat lots of fruit and veg and I am on a Gluten free diet. Is this fibro related and does anyone have any tips that could help me? TIA
Not sure if you are on any medication but I find some medications I am on cause this despite me taking the powders every day as prescribed. I also have IBS so that doesn’t help
Hi, that’s a good point actually. I take Duloxetine and amitriptyline. So maybe this is causing the problem. Thank you for that 😊
Do you take Cocodamol, or anything else with Codeine in? Codeine is known to cause constipation. I completely weaned myself off it this year, (I only take it now if I'm in severe pain), and I don't have so many 'toilet problems' anymore.
Hi, no I don’t take any cocodamol or codiene.
Hi. I had this prior to being diagnosed I would go weeks and be in agony. Now it changes day by day. IBS is very closely linked to fibro
Contact GP maybe up the does of sachet. I have used them in the past but luckily managing with out now. You seem to be doing the right thing regards eating the right foods so maybe the meds you are on.
GL
Hi Jeep
Unfortunately all the drugs I take cause constipation so for me I take some Laxido along with a handful of nuts and seeds and if I am really bad black liquorice but I am not sure how that stands with regard to gluten. I have never had a problem until I started all my medications.
Panda
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The herb psyllium works for IBSC as well as IBSD... (with lots of water as opposed to little water), is recommended by quite a few docs & nutritionists here.
Which is the best way to take this? Tablet or husks? TIA
Several people I know only go about teide a week so this could be your new normal. I think one of the factors that causes us constipation is that once we have fibro we don't tend to get as much exercise as we did which means our food takes longer to go through our system. The longer it takes the more water is taken out of the food as it passes down which can cause constipation.
My IBS used to be the other way but think mine gas been caused (as others have said) by the codeine in my medication. I have managed to slowly increase the amount of walking I do which has helped some
I know you are eating lots of fruit and vegetables but try increasing the amount of fluids especially water and see if it helps. Good luck.x
Thank you everyone this is really helpful. I will look into maybe walking more as I think you are right. I used to do a very physical job and now I work in an office.
I will also look into the herb Psyllium and drink more water. I am willing to try anything really. 😊
Sorry to hear about your problem. Try drinking prunes juice it really helps.
Quick question - are you following gf diet for coeliac reasons? If not, why?
Constipation was a big issue for me when I tried it thinking it might help other health problems. Took me a few weeks to recover from the trial.... Never again.
Have you tried adding fermented products to your diet? Probiotics? 6 extra glasses of water?
Hello,
I had an intolerance test and Gluten was one of things that came back that I was intolerant to. My daughter is coeliac and she suffers badly if she eats the wrong things. I just become very bloated and uncomfortable.
I know I don’t drink enough water which I am going to try and do. I have probiotic yogurt occasionally. I always feel I will put on more weight by eating full fat yogurt. I have put on 2 stone since being diagnosed with Fibro 😞.
Thank you for your suggestions.
I only now eat wheat once a day and have added all of the things I suggested daily.... Sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, stewed fruits, more water, probiotics daily, kefir.... The better I eat, the better I feel. 
Thank you for this. It’s really helpful. I am glad this has helped you. I will try some of these things. 🤗
Apple cider vinegar has been my lifesaver, I used to be constipated upto 18 days...not anymore and also it's great for weight loss! Tastes rank but worth it, everyday regular as clockwork🙊
Hello Jeep,
I've had what I would call 'sluggish bowels' since I was a child but it got worse a few years ago. I don't know what your satchet is but a doctor told me to take 'dupholac', that's the Spanish name, it is basically a special type of sugar that attracts fluid to your bowels and makes going easier and more reliable. It is classed as a stool softener. It worked wonders for me.
You should not take laxatives regularly or you will become dependent on them but apparently you can take stool softeners as the action is natural.
In England I believe one brand is Dulcosoft .
But recently I have found changing the timing of my food helps, I always used to eat fruit after dinner, now I eat it after lunch and have been able to considerably reduce my dose of Dupholac.
Hello Margaret,
I take sugar free Macrogol which is prescribed by the doctor which helps soften the stool. I take the me sachet in the morning but I think it’s not enough so I need to take two. I have never had a problem going to the toilet growing up it’s as I have got older and since having my 3rd child who is going to be 18 tomorrow!! I have also had a hysterectomy 4 years ago and I had an anterior/posterior repair. But I still can’t go and I know I need to move more which will help.
Yep think duloxtene I take is quilty of making me constipated, I do drink plenty of fluids , I find orange juice really helpful, one thing that works for me is dark chocolate strangely enough.😀
I put it down to my meds, as I was prescribed Laxido along with Tramadol, codeine and paracetamol. One sachet doesn't work very well but I'm not good at taking it.
I have gone from having diarrhea over days to nothing over days and I was afraid my three day abstention from food might have messed up my intestines along with the back injury but as I sometimes manage it, I'm no longer afraid of that. I believe drinking lots can help, whether you are taking a laxative or not. I take codeine only rarely so it may be anxiety that is blocking me up.
One of the many side effects of chemotherapy is constipation and since I had it, several years ago, I have suffered from it.
My gastroenterologist told me that the only thing he advised his patients to take was Milk of Magnesia and that is what I take and, so far, I haven't had any problems.
It's very important to follow the instructions. I take it 3 times a week.
I hope it helps.
Wow I think I might give that a go, I have been trying my usual but for the last two days it doesn’t seem to have worked.
Sorry you had to find out by having chemotherapy 😞
Panda
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Thank you dear Panda
Thank you for the advice. I hope all is well after chemo 😊
I'm afraid not. Chemo is poison. It destroyed my life. Besides constipation - which, actually, is not the worst of the chemo side effects - it was the cause of my peripheral neuropathy which at the same time could be the cause of my restless legs syndrome and maybe my fibromyalgia. Several doctors have told me all those could be related. 😪
Oh that’s so sad you had to deal with Cancer surely that is enough to have dealt with let alone anything else it’s a cruel world Micafe.
Panda
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Yes, it is dear Panda. 
I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Life is so cruel sometimes. I hope you are getting some support from your family and friends. I know this group is so supportive and helpful. Take care of yourself xx
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