CONSTIPATION WITH TRAMADOL

[ruthmunby]

My partner lives with severe pain. Previously maximum dose of tramadol eased this but he couldn’t cope with the extreme constipation.

He is now so desperate he has resorted to tramadol again but at a lower dose. He wants to take something in anticipation of the constipation, maybe starting with something natural such as syrup of figs.

Does anyone have any advice please.

[Madlegs1]

Magnesium citrate, start at 100 and increase up to 400 as necessary.

[ruthmunby in reply to Madlegs1]

many thanks

[OSTEOARTHRITISRA]

Maybe someone comes along and as above suggestions, Everyone different with side effects never heard with tramadol for this as said everyone different it's not nice the Constipation, I get it with codiene was on tramadol with cocktail drugs,got tramadol halted and pregabalin increased to max ,with other meds ,

It's hard id be surprised if natural works with it being severe ,worth a try

My doc said enough is enough

And now on

Lactulose

Long term

Try eat fibre etc

Hope hubby gete relief soon

.if tolerable

A bottle of lactose in cupboard for emergency

Worth getting on repeat prescription, For when severe ,If get ontop stick to natural remedies etc

[ruthmunby in reply to OSTEOARTHRITISRA]

Many thanks

[J_J_758]

Prunes in natural yoghurt every morning!

I also snack on Dates occasionally

Hope this helps 😊

[ruthmunby in reply to J_J_758]

Thanks you!

[lupus_01]

Tablespoon of olive oil everyday, worked for my hubby

[Zelda007]

try senna tea. Once or twice a day…get it on amazon

[ruthmunby in reply to Zelda007]

Thanks

[momander]

Hi there,None of us are allowed to give any kind of medical advice or advice regarding medication. Your partner would be better going to his GP. If anyone IS giving advice on this forum then they really should know better as it is not allowed. PLEASE do not take advice from anyone here as a medicine may suit one person but not another. Also thete may be side effects or I terrapins with other prescription medications

[ruthmunby in reply to momander]

Thanks, point taken but I think it’s still useful to know about other people’s experiences before he sees his GP. However I’m intrigued by the terrapins 🐢

[momander in reply to ruthmunby]

Yup!! Me too!! Pesky wee blighters!!

[Fizix12 in reply to momander]

I agree, however…Few doctors will suggest natural remedies, and go straight to medicines. They simply don’t get much training in medical school. It helps to know what’s working for others, e.g. prunes or other natural supplements.

[Dunstablian]

Laxido laxatives and Leicarbon suppositories do it for me. I am taking 25mg Oxycodone daily resulting in chronic constipation but all Opiates cause this condition.

[ruthmunby in reply to Dunstablian]

Many thanks

[momander in reply to Dunstablian]

Not all opiates do. It dependends how each individual reacts to them. I've been on co codamol for years and no constipation

[Tim61]

Hi ,your partner could also try flaxseed in his diet, sprinkled into porridge, yogurt etc. He must make sure he drinks plenty of water, you’ll have to look online to find quantities and then it may be a little trial and error, to help he’s constipation. Laxido is usually prescribed for opioid constipation by GPS, so he could ask his surgery or pharmacist about laxatives to help, which would be the most sensible way to go .

[ruthmunby in reply to Tim61]

That’s great, thanks Tim

[1ChLoE]

I eat prunes, which work for me.

[ruthmunby in reply to 1ChLoE]

Thanks

[Dunstablian]

Very fortunate...

[Nontoxic]

Try taking acacia powder.

[ruthmunby in reply to Nontoxic]

Thanks

[soppysokes]

a very safe effective one is Movicol.It can be bought otc but if the opiate is prescribed by GP then he can put the movicol onto the prescription. Its one that is often prescribed for the common problem that the opiate can cause.

[ruthmunby in reply to soppysokes]

Many thanks

[Downinil]

I just have to say this. Please always ask your prescribing medical pros bc mine told me to be careful with non regulated supplements bc they could interfere with some medications. As for food nothing was mentioned.

[ruthmunby in reply to Downinil]

Good point, thanks

[Southerngirl2787]

Best stuff is OxyPowder...a form of magnesium oxide. I got it on Amazon. Works well. I used to take it with Tramadol, kept everything moving.

[ruthmunby in reply to Southerngirl2787]

Many thanks