constipation

[mother450]

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??

[Meleber]

"Last couple weeks cannot have a BM" Do you really don't have any BM at all or is it currently more like (overflow) diarrhoea? I suggest to contact your GP in first instance.

You could try macrogol as a laxative and additionally bisacodyl. But be careful with bisacodyl because when you suffer from fecal impaction bisacodyl could be to agressive, harsh for your intestines because it also has a stimulating effect besides the fact it attracts water to the intestines and this stimulating effect can cause a lot of colic like pain especially when you suffer from fecal impaction or severe constipation. Senna and cascara sagrada are also an option.

[mother450 in reply to Meleber]

it honestly was no BM at all, but oddly no pain however someone turned me onto Herb-Lax by Shaklee and to take at bedtime

[xjrs]

Best to make an urgent appointment with your GP in the first instance.

[Harley1020]

Hello, I have problems with bowel movement and have found Dulcolax in liquid form, the best method to keep me regular. I only take it when no bowel movement for 2 days. Initially, only take 5 mls or if that does not work, then the following evening, take 10 mls. Hope this helps. Take care.

[mother450 in reply to Harley1020]

thank you I will look into

[Luisa22]

If no BM for two weeks, you are best to see the doctor. A nurse might give you an enema which would feel like a great relief I am sure. I am not sure what happens after thyroidectomy. Do you take meds or some kind of replacement therapy? Sorry for my ignorance. If so, they might need to be tweaked because it sounds like your system is going much too slowly. Maybe you can talk to the doctor about that?

[mother450 in reply to Luisa22]

I take T3 & T4 everyday for the rest of my life but that’s ok. Someone turned me on to Herb-Lax by Shaklee figured I’d give it a try

[mother450 in reply to Luisa22]

thanks I will

[diahealth]

Try Probioform. I nearly ended up in hospital with same problem. A clinic suggested Probioform and Oxypowder. I was so grateful because it was an awful time.

[mother450 in reply to diahealth]

thank you I will look into