Constipation

[Batty51]

After a prolapse I had a ring Pessary fitted but since then have found my constipation problems have worsened . I don’t like taking meds and prefer to help myself if I can but even my morning breakfast of chopped pear ground flaxseed and yoghurt weren’t helping so I turned to the doc. Laxido was prescribed but couldn’t cope with side effects ,then lactulose but still unable to have regular trouble free motions despite gallons of water . Waiting to here if the doc has any other ideas but wondered if anyone else with similar problems has?

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi and welcome to the Healthy Eating group,  Batty51 .

Have you checked out either the ERIC group healthunlocked.com/eric or the IBS group that’s also on HU for information?

[Pop1234 in reply to Activity2004]

Try this Psyllium Husks its got no taste but its natural, you have to stick with it but it works ?.The way I use this stuff is with tea or coffee or mix it with yogurt and fruit

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[Batty51 in reply to Pop1234]

thanks for that will try Do you know if the tablets work as well ?

[amykp]

Well, instead of the pessary, have you considered surgery? I had a prolapse, and the doctor hadn't gotten the word 'pessary' halfway out of his mouth before I said NO WAY.

It sounds to me like the pessary is maybe a bit of an obstruction? That's just a thought.

The surgery was laparoscopic, they fixed my bladder too (which was an option--it was only a sneeze kinda problem but...no more!) and, well...did they offer surgery to you?

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Hi, I haven't had the surgery that you've had, but have endured constant constipation. My pain and discomfort were so bad that I was given a sigmoidoscopy which revealed nothing. I have now discovered chia seeds and am free of constipation. I soak a tablespoonful twice a day in my milk substitute (I am lactose intolerant) and use it in my breakfast cereal, adding more milk and add it to Yoghurt and fruit for a dessert. Like you, I resist chemical solutions. I hope this helps. Good luck.

[beagle44]

try this

I take 3 teaspoons every night before bed.