gastronamy peg

[mason]

i have a gastronamy peg in my stomach and i get very bad constipation not sure what i can use as i have to have fluid medication i cant put anything down the peg that has suger in it as it can block the tube any ideas please .

[Bacardi]

Hi , you can get glycerol suppositories from the chemist that may help you .

[mason in reply to Bacardi]

hi thank you do they have side affects since i have had fibro every thing i try i have bad side affects i also have asthma .

[Bacardi in reply to mason]

Hi I haven't had any side effects using them except keeping them in as long as possible . I have COPD , PMR and osteaparosis with 3 wedge fractures and diferticualar and all the medicine I take they have worked well for me . As you can't take anything by mouth I thought they could help .

[mason in reply to Bacardi]

hi just got back from the doctors he has given me some glycerin do they have any side affects .please ,

[Bacardi in reply to mason]

Hi I didn't have any side effects except trying to hold on to them to let them work as you will feel as tho you need to go . Hopefully they will work for you and give you some relief .

[mason in reply to Bacardi]

hi bacardi thank you after i take one i will have to sit in the loo as i am wheelchair bound they offered me a camode but i dont want one yet ,

[Bacardi in reply to mason]

Hi I hope it works for you and you get some relief from the constipation .

[chairbasedIns1]

I personally find Docusate (Dulcolease) very good as like glycerol it is a 'bowel softener' not a laxative which can cause gripes. I started with 1 at night and slowly built up I would seek advice from your chemist or Consultant as to whether you can use it.