How bad can constipation be

[Marty3]

I’m totally constipated and wondering if this could be what’s causing my problems. I used to take Fibergel but have just started taking Laxido. Currently I feel weak and sick, I have no energy and have headaches all the time. Could this be caused by constipation. I would love to hear other opinions on this. Marty3

[Eliana5]

Are you under a care of a gastroenterologist? Have you had a colonoscopy, cat scan, anal Mamonetry test, Sigmoidscopy to check to see what may be causing the constipation? Many things can cause this..and Doctors need to not throw a laxative at you, without doing any testing to see if there is a cause of more serious problem. I think it is sad that Miralax (also known as Movicol, Laxido, Clearlax, PEG, is prescribed like candy). I know when I took it, the first thing I noticed it smelled like glue and it about made me gag. I also had severe cramping from it, as well as just a general lethargic feeling. I showed the sachets (17mg packets) to my Doctor that the ER gave me, and she grabbed them and threw them away, and prescribed Trulance. So, right now, not sure it is working yet, but it's much better than that awful Miralax. I also take Senna-lax which is very good. I try to stay away from Fiber supplements because if you are already constipated, it just makes the stool too bulky adding to the constipation..so I stay away from Benefiber, Fibercon, Metamucil, etc. But I was also diagnosed with a weak pelvic floor from an anal Mamonetry test, so I am unable to push out bulked up stool. I would have some testing done by a specialist. General practioners are not really experts on constipation..try to find a good colon and rectal specialist or gastroenterologist who will do the proper testing and prescribe something better for you and also to find out why you may feel neauseas and weak. I went to a Hematologist for the same concern, and she did blood work and I was severely anemic. Very low Red platelets. Since being put on Folic acid, and B-12 injections monthly, I feel much better and am no longer weak or anemic. Do you see a dietician? I saw one for awhile and she was very helpful with my diet and eating more nutrition. But many things can cause constipation..foods, high fiber intake, milk, Chocolate, Iron or Calcium supplements, medications, etc. I hope you get the proper testing, and find the right medication for your IBS-C.