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How long before prune juice = poop?

AlpacaBunnyAlpacaBunny member
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Earlier today there was a post about poop, or the lack of poop.  I just downed a huge glass of prune juice....so how long before I know if that works or not?  How much prune juice do you need to drink for it to make you poop?  Next step is the milk of magnesia.  My dr. said that was ok to try.  Colace isn't working, drinking lots of water, eating lots of fiber, eating greasy food...nothing is working.  No poop here since Wednesday.  I'm growing desperate!

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    MatsifloxacinMatsifloxacin

    I didn't down the prune juice, but I ate the recommended 5 pieces of prune and pooped within a few hours.

     

    Warm tea or coffee helps, as does walking.

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    pmarie33pmarie33 member
    Your babies are extra hungry :) 
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    AlpacaBunnyAlpacaBunny member
    I suppose that's fine if the food is getting sucked up somewhere else.  But the thought of 5 days worth of food sitting in my intestines is really starting to gross me out!
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    MnkariMnkari

    Hmmm, I should think a glass would be plenty.  I would hope it would work sometime tonight or early am.  I would pile it all on along with it, 2 colace, water, fruit, a walk.  Some very hot drink.   I can't stand being backed up.

    If nothing works, I would think you'll have to attack it from the south end soon.  Not a fun thought, but relief is so so worth it.

    Good luck girl.

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    AlpacaBunnyAlpacaBunny member
    I called the OB today and they recommended trying the milk of magnesia next.  I suppose if I end up doing that and it doesn't work then I will call back and I'm sure an enema will be the next step. Indifferent
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    CO KateCO Kate
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    CO KateCO Kate

    Sorry, I couldnt resist.  Being backed up sucks. I hope it passes soon.

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    AlpacaBunnyAlpacaBunny member

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    LOL Kate!! That's totally me!

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    ajk612ajk612

    When I would have issues and ate 5 prunes..it never took more than a couple hours. I would also try some hot tea.

    I have the complete opposite issue w/ my pregnancy.

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    mb~zfmb~zf
    Alpaca- have you tried metamucil?  Maybe give that a shot once you get things going again.  It helps my butt a ton.
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    AlpacaBunnyAlpacaBunny member
    I have benefiber.  I guess I need to really start taking it every day. 
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