Experiences with

Constipation

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.

How do you deal with constipation? I have tried Prunes, Pears, Green smoothies Nothing works for me I am still getting constipated from food and Urso! thanks

HiHave been constipated slightly the last couple days due to painkillers because of a migraine I had. Anyway, needed the toilet this morning, couldn't go properly, sat there waiting because I knew I needed to go, then the pains came, omg, so with each pain I did some, then, the pains got worse, I

Hi all, Hope all is well, I have been suffering from constipation for a couple of weeks; I take Laxido one sachet every morning, but it does not help at all now, I also have IBS and a balanced diet, any suggestions for anything I can do to help? Take care Many thanks Emma

Many of us are on heavy pain medications, most of which cause constipation. Personally, I can go eight days and end up with nausea and stomach pain.

now I relies when i was discharged from hospital they gave me a box of sennoside help me go to the loo, didn’t think I would need they but after sitting for nearly an hour in the bog, everything became clear, I’ve been now what a struggle that was Be good Pat

well I saw oncologist last Friday and had an X-ray which revealed I was ‘backed up’ Iv been on the laxatives but seem to have the overflow of diarrhoea as they call it as I’m still being sick so no movement on the beast I can’t keep food down hence weight loss Any ideas

I am experiencing severe constipation, despite taking multiple laxative drinks. Is this a normal side effect & if so can you recommend anything to ease the symptoms?

I had a thyroidectomy in 2016 and suffer from IBS and had SIBO which was treated. Last couple weeks cannot have a BM tried diff otc remedies not help. I pass gas but no BM and my stomach not bloated. Any suggestions??

Coping with constipation

Any advice on what I can include in my diet daily to improve constant constipation.

Hi folks Taking Levodopa Gabapentin and Tramadol for Parkinson and Restless legs and get bad constipation can you suggest any good things to take to help this .

HiDo you get constipation when taking heart attack medecin: triatec, aspavor and astrix. Am suffering from constipation when taking these medecine. Is there substitute without constipation effects?

I've been fighting intermittent nausea, constipation, and a pain last month similar to yesterday. Last time was due to constipation. Feel this may also. Recently read, must balance opioids +effect with - effects include: constipation, nausea/vomiting and itching.

I have constipation. I take stool softner DELCOLAX 2 tablets, but does not help. I am in US. Can someone talk about their constipation experience. Will highly appreciate. Thanks

hi everyone, I've been on Pregablin for a good few months and find I'm suffering from severe constipation, when I was on other meds prescribed for RLS I did suffer but not nearly as bad as now.my diet is good,I eat lots of greens,fruit,drink lots of water,the general things advised in order to help,

One of my main issues is constipation. I am prescribed Laxido which generally helps but leaves me with some side effects like any laxative (flatulence, bloating etc). I’m currently camping and didn’t take any for over a week because I was enjoying life without the side effects.

Today I had the most dreadful constipation for about three hours. Is it likely to be a result of medication and lack of activity? Many thanks.

What a relief to be regular after years of constipation. I didn’t realise that my diet was contributing to this condition. For around 2 years I ate almost daily, 2 boiled eggs for breakfast and a daily banana sometimes two. I have been prescribed Laxido and find it difficult to regulate .

Constipation seems to be my most serious PD symptom. Many have gastroparesis--poor stomach function--but for me the problem was at the other end, literally, Linzess was prescribed but didn't solve the problem. I went from constipation to voluminous diarrhea.