Constipation...

vtgirl1949

I have been taking Zofran for the nausea, but now have another problem...constipation.  I have never felt this bad in my life.  Without getting into TMI, did anyone's doctor allow them to use a glycerin suppository laxative??  I have some that I had to use on my DD when she was a baby and am getting desparate and am considering using these.  I tried to call my doctor, but it is now after hours.  Any advice would be great.

MidwestTexan

Laxative = Bad because they can cause contractions

Black coffee can provide immediate relief

Prunes are good

High fiber diet and lots of water for the long haul!

GershiGirl

my midwife just told me to use Colace and try to get more fiber (although, in all honesty I can't say that it's helped all that much... maybe I need to up the dosage on the colace)

Lanette

I'm on Zofran also, this is the greatest side effect ever My Dr. didn't say anything about a suppository, but she did reccomend a double dose of milk of magnesia...that seemed to do the trick for me. I would def check with your Dr before trying anything else. GL!

Harms80

Some Welch's White Grape Cherry juice works wonders.  Foods that help: pears, apples, raisins, fast food, beans

Foods that may cause constipation (at least they did in my DS): blueberries, bananas, damn I can't think of the other one.... frickin pregnancy brain.

Olive21

Fiber one bars and lots of water does nicely.  Colace is good too.

jessloveschase08

Lanette:

I'm on Zofran also, this is the greatest side effect ever My Dr. didn't say anything about a suppository, but she did reccomend a double dose of milk of magnesia...that seemed to do the trick for me. I would def check with your Dr before trying anything else. GL!

I don't think it's as much of a side effect as it is just being pregnant.

Constipation kinda comes with the territory...

vtgirl1949

Thanks everyone.  I'm so glad I didn't try the laxative out of desparation.  I wasn't constipated until the Zofran (actually the opposite was happening to me).  So, I'm actually considering stopping the Zofran b/c of how bad it is.  I'm hoping all your suggestions work!! 

Lanette

jessloveschase08:

Lanette:

I'm on Zofran also, this is the greatest side effect ever My Dr. didn't say anything about a suppository, but she did reccomend a double dose of milk of magnesia...that seemed to do the trick for me. I would def check with your Dr before trying anything else. GL!

I don't think it's as much of a side effect as it is just being pregnant.

Constipation kinda comes with the territory...

Actually constipation is one of the main side effects of Zofran.

nicolebuchalla

Milk of Magnesia, fiber, extra water, a cup of coffee.. those things work for me! I would say no to laxatives, though.

jessloveschase08

Lanette:

jessloveschase08:

Lanette:

I'm on Zofran also, this is the greatest side effect ever My Dr. didn't say anything about a suppository, but she did reccomend a double dose of milk of magnesia...that seemed to do the trick for me. I would def check with your Dr before trying anything else. GL!

I don't think it's as much of a side effect as it is just being pregnant.

Constipation kinda comes with the territory...

Actually constipation is one of the main side effects of Zofran.

I'm just saying that she'd probably have it either way.

MalDR0418

Prunes, definitely try prunes. Hope you feel better soon!

uofibabe

I was told you could take Citrucel caplets.....so I used those out of desperation this past Sunday and now I'm back on track but like other posters I've been trying to up the fiber intake and water!!