Constipation Cramps

jillychris

I apologize in advance for the TMI...

 I will start with I have been extremely constipated...at the advice of my OB I am taking citrucel and colace, though I just started the colace this week.Yesterday morning I had horrendous cramps. Like, made me stop and double over a bit. They came and went for about 45 minutes, then went away. I truly was just waiting for the blood to start gushing. Approx 30 minutes later, I had a very large BM (still a constipated one, if that makes sense.) After that, no more awful cramps. A few here and there, but usually connected to passing gas.

So, I am guessing (hoping) that the cramps were related to constipation, since they went away after my trip to the bathroom, and haven't come back since then. Anyone else experience bad cramps with constipation, and any remedies that worked, that aren't on the normal go-to list for constipation. (I actually stopped and picked up some prune juice last night...getting desperate. )

theworms

yes!

the constipation and cramps sucks and seem to be ever present for me

take the colace, up fluids and fiber, eat prunes and dried apricots and if you can stomach it drink prune juice.

genmalone

I'm actually not constipated (kinda the opposite) but have been having horrible gas pains and stomach cramps off and on.  I've only had bad gas pains maybe once in my life until the last few weeks.  Now, it's every few days.  I get these terrible pains and then have the runs (yep, TMI).  I usually feel better after.

I was really constipated after my IVF and OHSS episode and Colace didn't touch it.  I used prune juice and it did the trick.  I hope you feel better soon!

theworms

oh and if you need to take more than 1 colace at a time.

Mrs.RockyM

I had some major problems a couple weeks ago, to the point that I actually went to my doctor becuase of them.  Oddly enough, I had taken colace for the first time that day and the cramps were really painful. I've since stopped taking the colace, and I haven't really had the issues.  I've just been trying to have lots of fiber and drink tons of water.  I have my days when it's successful and when it's not, but at least there's no horrible scary cramping!

angela2004

Colace did nothing for me. I have been drinking prune juice every morning as soon as I get up. It has helped a LOT! 

jillychris

Thanks you all for sharing. The cramps scared me yesterday, but the fact that there was no bleeding, and that it went away after I used the bathroom made me realize it's probable just the constipation. Never experienced it like that before though!I am definitely trying to increase my water intake...I am not very good at it!

 And worms, I'll try some dried apricots-those actualy sound good. The prune juice I tried last night, it was worse than the herbs my acu had me on. I was only able to get down about half a glass. yuck! I did stare at the u/s pics on my fridge while I was doing it though, thinking that I so love my LO and will totally take this, if it means that one is still growing away in there!

hunterjumper102

Me!  My RE gave me Zofran and it made me extremely constipated.  My first time I seriously thought something was wrong because I was having such strong painful cramps for about an hour.  I don't take the Zofran anymore because the cramps freaked me out so much.  I hope the citrucl and colace start helping soon.

naybird

Oh yes. I hate poop cramps. I've been eating a lot of pears to keep things moving.

pb_bride

I've had cramps like you described once or twice.  I don't like taking extra meds, so I just make sure that I eat plenty of fruits & veggies every single day. I also add about 1-2 T of wheat bran to my breakfast granola.  GL!

genmalone

jillychris:

Thanks you all for sharing. The cramps scared me yesterday, but the fact that there was no bleeding, and that it went away after I used the bathroom made me realize it's probable just the constipation. Never experienced it like that before though!I am definitely trying to increase my water intake...I am not very good at it!

 And worms, I'll try some dried apricots-those actualy sound good. The prune juice I tried last night, it was worse than the herbs my acu had me on. I was only able to get down about half a glass. yuck! I did stare at the u/s pics on my fridge while I was doing it though, thinking that I so love my LO and will totally take this, if it means that one is still growing away in there!

I found that plum juice tastes much better although I'm not really sure how it could taste that much different.  It does though!

Brendarph

I still get the cramps I am 32 weeks pregnant and every morning I feel them and I freak out that they are the start of labor.  I go to the bathroom and the cramping stops. 

jillychris

hunterjumper102:

Me!  My RE gave me Zofran and it made me extremely constipated.  My first time I seriously thought something was wrong because I was having such strong painful cramps for about an hour.  I don't take the Zofran anymore because the cramps freaked me out so much.  I hope the citrucl and colace start helping soon.

 

I'm still on zofran too, which I think is the main culprit. I was at the full dose of 4x a day, and am down to only once or twice...hoping I can soon stop completely which will help!

kelnyc

This girl! Prune juice did nothing for me, so I too have been taking Colace, which has only helped a little. I may have to start taking it twice a day soon. Between this and the reflux, my digestive system has had enough! On those rare occassions (like once a week, if I'm lucky) that things re operating normally, I feel like a million bucks and actually weigh less when I step on the scale!

kelnyc

jillychris:

Thanks you all for sharing. The cramps scared me yesterday, but the fact that there was no bleeding, and that it went away after I used the bathroom made me realize it's probable just the constipation. Never experienced it like that before though!I am definitely trying to increase my water intake...I am not very good at it!

 And worms, I'll try some dried apricots-those actualy sound good. The prune juice I tried last night, it was worse than the herbs my acu had me on. I was only able to get down about half a glass. yuck! I did stare at the u/s pics on my fridge while I was doing it though, thinking that I so love my LO and will totally take this, if it means that one is still growing away in there!

Try mixing in a little apple juice or some lemon. That helps a LOT with the taste.

drubie

I also eat oatmeal for my second breakfast (haha), and lots of fruit (plus veggies, though not as much) for my snacks throughout the day. I had some terrible, awful, no good very bad constipation after I spent a day in the ER and didn't eat anything that day - took me nearly a week to get back on track. I am so grateful for pooping regularly, let me tell you!

lovebug33

It was so bad one day, I was in the truck screaming. DH wanted to go to the ER. I told him just to get home so I could use the restroom. I really thought I was dying!

Jeepie Doll

Constipation was a worse symptom for me than m/s.  I'd rather throw up than go through constipation.  Actually, I did throw up b/c of the constipation!

Colace didn't do much for me.  I've been taking two Metamucils every morning with my PNVs.  I take more during the day if I happen to eat foods that will stop me up or if I take any m/s pills (those cause constipation).

Hope it gets better for you!

TJ1979

Ugh, I've had that too!  Sometimes it's constipation, sometimes it's gas.  Maalox helps sometimes.  I try to eat dried apricots every day.  If the prune juice is that bad, maybe just try eating prunes.  They really aren't that bad.  At least I don't think so.  GL, I hope you feel better soon. 

steff13914

Colace makes my stomach cramp, so I've stayed away. I do 2 things to help constipation. 1) sprinkle ground flaxseed on my cereal and yogurt 2) drink pear juice. The flaxseed will change your life, seriously! And pear juice can be found on the baby food aisle.