Constipation

[Julz78]

I have always suffered with constipation due to having spinal dysraphim (which is a form of spina bifida) , I take tramadol and been on them 10 years now but it the only thing that kills the pain I suffer in my back , I asked to come off them but due to trying different meds sadly they don't work ,over the last few months I have been suffering really bad with constipation it's been a week since I have passed anything ,I have taken laxido at 6 a day and 2 senna at night also had 2 enamas and still not shifting I'm in agony I'm trying my best to eat but I just feel so full help please

[Hidden]

Hello Julz78 I am so sorry to hear how you are suffering so you must seek medical help and I'd ring 111 in the first instance please see:

nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-se...

[Julz78 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I did that yesterday and was advised to go to go which I did and she prescribed enimas but they r not working I just can't hold it in for very long as I'm so full I'm sorry for the graphic talk I'm at my wits end I've tried fruit , juices , prunes, but I just feel sick every time I go to eat and my.stomach is like a brick

[Hidden in reply to Julz78]

Sometimes walking helps loosen our bowels so I'm sorry that you are struggling as it sounds very unpleasant.

Jerry 😊

[addicted2cycling in reply to Julz78]

I am saddened to read about your difficulty :0( but might have a very easy answer to your problem. I discovered this decades ago using what I call -- "intuitive adaptive application." Instead of using the product as directed for the one time use when a medical procedure was to be done, I began to apply it as a blockage preventative. This IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE!!! rather a thought I had that has worked for me and other's I have suggested it to.

Magnesium Citrate liquid is a laxative used to induce bowel cleansing needed for some medical procedures and also used to relieve constipation. INSTEAD of drinking the solution as directions instruct, I simply shake the sealed bottle then apply the liquid to the inside's of my wrists, elbows, the back of my knees and on my ears. Via skin transmission into the blood stream the MagCit with find its way into my digestive tract and softens everything thus allowing expulsion. If too much liquid is applied the results can be explosive and watery so it is best to apply sparingly at first. Results generally occur 6 to 12 hours after application.

AGAIN, this suggestion is ONLY a suggestion from my personal experience seeking a solution to an issue many individuals as myself has had. GOOD LUCK

[fedupoffeelingtired]

Have you tried glycerin suppositories?

I find they help move things along if I get bunged up

[Lzlycraft]

Speak to your GP, that is what they are there for. Good luck and stay well X

[Hotstuff7]

Hi. I too was born with spina bifida and for the last 3 months have been suffering with constipation. Back in july 2020 my GP prescribed me cosmoscol (laxative sachets) I was told to start with sachets 3 a day and if things dont improve to increase to 8 sachets a days. Now in September I'm still suffering GP has failed to make further investigation. AE a waste of time

[BJ2020 in reply to Hotstuff7]

Fruits like pears and apples helped me out

[Crystaldarrk010]

How do I stop this constipation, I have a poop to get rid of but I haven't been able to release it, I've been in Toilet time of 1hr plus for the Last 2 days tryin to Release it, but not happening. Does anyone here have this same problem? & and does any one have any helpful ideas

[Helenc113 in reply to Crystaldarrk010]

Have you heard of Optibacs? They can be taken with laxitives or on their own. They have bio live cultures. Have a Google I take the green box ones they come in sachets. Always gets things moving for me.

[BJ2020 in reply to Crystaldarrk010]

Pears and apples have helped me recently

[korbu1974]

Hello.

I have the same problems with constipation. I don't come out for days, I have been to the hospital, but my problem was not solved. I don't come out for a week, and when I do I stay on the toilet 2+ hours. It's very painful and poo is as strong as a brick. To be able to take it out, lately I use the shower jet. It might not be advisable but it helps me remove my poo and relieves my pain and bloating.

I don't advise that to anyone, but if your problem is getting serious maybe that's the only option. I must say that I have taken all kind of laxatives and my problem got worse. I've had enemas, glycerol suppositories, laxido, Lactulose, senna, fybrogel and nothing really works. Senna gives me diarrhea and very severe cramps.

[BJ2020 in reply to korbu1974]

I had some pears and apples that helped me

[BJ2020]

Hi Julz78 I have recently had constipation. (Could not go or very hard to go for 3 days, normally daily). Pears and/or apples helped me hope you get it sorted

[PauloLondon]

Hi Julz, I have a spine injury and Tourettes syndrome so I'm on a cocktail of meds including opiates and anti-psychotics = sometimes I can't think rationally and take opiates without drinking enough fluids. For the past 5 years I've put 20ml of Lactulose in my morning coffee and another 20ml of Lactulose in an afternoon fizzy or hot drink... It mainly keeps things regular with the odd bout of constipation that is awful and requires me to stop all opiates for enough hours to allow a bowel movement after which I can restart the routine.. Hope that helps if you haven't already tried it. P.