Digestion

[cshamb]

I have been having digestion problems. it seems as if my food isn't moving and its very uncomfortqble especially at night its also difficult to burp. Maybe its the food I eat. Anyone had this problem. I have been taking a lot of magnesium for constipation.

[Hidden]

I'll address food moving and constipation. I start the day, before breakfast I drink two cups of water. Breakfast of insoluble fiber cereal as often as I can. I end the day by drinking two cups of water after dinner that includes a salad.

[racerCP in reply to Hidden]

roypop, I was going to respond similarly. Drink as much water as possible and move as much as possible, run, walk, exercise. I start my day with lemon juice and honey with hot water with chia seeds and insoluble fiber mixed in. I try to include foods with lots of fiber, nuts, dried fruit and keep drinking water. Coffee and tea count as water as well.

[BillDavid]

cshamb

When I was first diagnosed ten years ago I was told that I could anticipate that my PD would cause eventually a slowing down of the peristalsis, movement of the gut. Constipation would likely be an issue. I track this with my regular physician. Besides the usual fiber and water, etc......I take an occasional stool softener. Understand that other options (prescriptions) are available?

BillDavid

[Bitsy]

I find 2-3 Dulcolax tablets before I go to bed works. Cheers

[Parkiewife]

Every night D and I have a Metamucil "cocktail". Works every time. Drink lots of water.

[cshamb in reply to Parkiewife]

Is it just Metamucil?

[Parkiewife in reply to cshamb]

I call it that and put it into a small glass to get him to drink it! I like it!

[Hidden]

Do something that has nutritional value like chia seeds, you can get a big bag for less than 20, mine last a long time, and 1 T/day does it. Of course fresh food and exercise....When I feel really constipated and its usually from toxicity I do a colonic and feel much better.

[ftadh]

Hi i gave up bread 6 weeks ago dont know myself not constipated anymore which was a huge problem also 2 litres of water a day and plenty of veg nuts and prune juice i have never felt better have pd 3 years now

[Pete-1]

Gastric Dismotility (sp?) a normal symptom of PD. The body (presumably) due to Dopamine shortage, is unable to consistently control movement through the gut (peristalsis)

[Donzim]

L-glutamine and or glutammanon.

[Donzim]

Sorry...glucamannon

[Hikoi]

cslamb

your history of constipation and now feeling full all suggest not enough dopamine to keep your muscles working. I have experienced these problems and adjusting my medication solved it. Have you talked to your GP, the danger is of having a bowel blockage so please take care.

[Donzim]

L-glutamine helps my husband. Maybe a little gas but it does the trick. Follows direction on 500mg bottle. He also uses glucomannon as a fiber with meals.

[Sedona]

1 TBSP of organic, unsulphured, blackstrap molasses mixed with a full glass of warm water in the morning does it for me.