Fibogel v Laxido

[Davewm]

I’ve got multiple health problems namely:-

Triple Heart Bypass + Mitral Valve Repair

Now diagnosed with Heart Failure

Severe Lumber Spinal Stenosis - Laminectomy Spine Operation

Cervical Stenosis awaiting MRI Scan

I was taking liquid morphine Oramorph then also put on 4 x Zomorph tablets which resulted in being hospitalised with severe constipation. Kept in overnight 2 x enemas plus catheter.

I’ve now been told not to take Oramorph and cut Zomorph to 1 per day.

As a result of all this I’ve suffered terrible constipation for years.

After I came out of hospital I was told to take 2 x Fibogel - this didn’t really work so was told to add Laxido 2 x satchets per day plus 2 x Senna tablets per day.

My BM (Bowel Movements) have been, sometimes 3 days between BM.

Spoke to the GP told me to forget the Fibogel and Senna and to increase Laxido to 2 per morning and 2 per night.

This has unfortunately now sent me the other way and I’ve now had Diarrhoea for 3 days.

Does anyone have any experience of what is the best “cocktail” of constipation relief medication.

Any help/advice would be gratefully welcomed.

Kind regards

David

[b1b1b1]

My dietician, with the approval of my gastroenterologist, has recommended magnesium citrate (150 mgs.). I usually take 1 per day. They have also suggested a fiber supplement and relatively high fiber diet. Of course, discuss any suggestions with your own doctor before trying anything new, especially given the issues you have with your heart.

[Joey01]

Try 1 laxido twice a day or 1.5. Sometimes you just need to adjust the dose to what suits you.

[heartmatters1]

I was thinking along the lines of Joey01 above, which is my approach.

Best wishes.

[sandylo]

I'm on Oramorph due to spondiololithesis of the 3rd and 4th vertebrae I was given lactose syrup which is fine as before I had it I was in agony an hour with constipation now its fine no problem

[xjrs]

Here is some general advice about constipation which you might find helpful:

ibsresearcher.com/constipat...

[Krisbetty]

Tried everything finally saw a gastroenterologist and he put me on linaclotide which really helps with constipation . But only a gastro can prescribe this at 1st.

[gussmithy]

Hello. I've had chronic constipation for over 30 years. I have to take a pair of glycerine suppositories every time I want to open my bowels - they often but not always work. If contipated for more than a couple of days, a dose of Milk of Magnesia usually works. I gave up fybogel long ago - long-term use of herbal laxatives is not advised.

Medical professionals often just hit you with "take more fibre/fybogel/ laxido" which is often not helpful as it makes stool too loose - you need something to push on. The other thing to be wary of is changing diet too suddenly. I'm not surprised that you're now being hit with diarrhea.

Hope you find a regime that works for you.

[Harley1020]

Hello, so sorry to hear of your problems with constipation.

When I tried Fybogel and Movicol always found, like you, diarrhoea problems together with wind and bloated stomach.

After 13 years of trying different remedies for constipation I found a more natural way of dealing with constipation.

The name of the product is called milled flaxseed which you can buy from supermarkets or health food shops. The cheapest one is Tesco own brand. Not stocked in aisle with other milled flaxseed brands but in the fruit section beside nuts etc. Also, if you goggle this product online, it will state all the health benefits.

I take one and a half teaspoons , done with measuring spoons as too much for me can cause loose stools. Initially, it will be trial and error as to how much you take to find what suits you. I started with a tablespoon but this was too much for me on a daily basis.

Oh, I sprinkle over porridge, a sachet one, for breakfast as this adds to the fibre content. The golden syrup one is delicious. The milled flaxseed does not look appetising but you cannot taste it.

I have to take it every day to make sure it works.

Hoping that this helps. Take care.

[Davewm in reply to Harley1020]

Hi Harley1020.

Thank you so much for your advice and help.

As mentioned in original post I’ve suffered with this for years. Primarily, I think due to the level of pain relief I’ve been using. Ending up on liquid morphine.

I’ve tried everything the GP’s could suggest :-

Laxido, Fibogel, Senna tablets and various others. None of these ever worked and have always ended up with overnight hospital stays - Enemas, Catheters etc.

Following your reply I bought the Milled Flax Seed you recommended and I have to say the results are nothing short of miraculous. Since starting them 4 days ago I’ve had (apologies for the details) bowel movements like I had years ago before all this started.

I can’t thank you enough for helping me with this. Hopefully it’ll continue like this and I can have relief from constant constipation, pain and feeling bloated all the time.

Thank again

Kind regards

David

[Harley1020 in reply to Davewm]

Hello, fantastic to hear you have had good results from the milled flaxseed. Hoping this continues for you. Take care.

[Yvonneh1234]

Hi just thought I’d mention I got told to use flaxseed after trying everything you could think of like yourself , I use the same as Harley1020 But I do differ the amounts when needed depending on on how my bm are I am grateful for the members on this forum who told me this as it’s a natural way to go aswell 😊 plus there are health benefits to it so far so good for me keeping everything crossed 🤞 it stays that way xx