Constipation Pain

ilovedoxies

Does anyone else have bad constipation pain, specifically on the right side right around the hip bone? I went the hospital a month ago worried it was appendicitis, but they said it was just constipation pain.  It went away, but is back now and really painful at times.  I figured probably my diet, so working on getting nutrition back on track.

 I do go every morning, but it seems that it's not enough.  I have bought some prune juice and adding flaxseed to the cereal.  Has anyone else tried something different to help? I am prefer not to take medicine and try naturally with food choices.  Thanks!

elizb137

YES! Mine was from taking Zofran, so as soon as I stopped that, it got better. Honestly...if you've tried all the food things, you should take a stool softener, like colace. It's not good to let constipation just go on. You can also try caster or mineral oil, I have heard of that, and try warming up the prune juice (gag, I know) and taking a cup of that at night and in the morning. Hopefully those will make it softer at least. Poor thing I hope it gets better.

luvlss1

Yogurt & apples (with the peel) will help

Jules&Geoff

I had the same issue and bran muffins and Raison Bran has been working for me. Also, try to stay away from cheeses...

christinasullie37

Oh, do not take caster oil or mineral oil as they are on the bad list of things to take.  I find that prune juice works the best.  One cup in the morning and one cup in the evening.  I chill it to take the taste away.  Also I take fiber gummies from Target each day.  I only use the prune juice when I feel that it is creeping up again.  You should not let constipation go on and sometimes food is just not enough.  There is nothing wrong with having to take a medicaton.  Constipation can lead to many problems.  Of course ask your doctor before you take anything over the counter.

LadyNikon

you will find that a lot of us get it.  Are you drinking enough? that can cause constipation for sure.  I actually have fiber pills that I take one at a time to try and ease the pain and make me go as well.

MississippiCatfish

Regular ol' Fiber One cereal works wonders for me!  I am, however, taking one docusate sodium per day now - I can't handle fiber one every day:) 

lisastro

My OB recommended cascada sagrada. You can buy it at a health store. It's totally natural. It's actually tree bark. It's a laxative, not a stool softener. It will help get things moving when they're stuck.  Take it when needed, not every day. If you're problem is hard stools & you need a stool softener, colace seems to work.  Good luck.

marisha1021

Metamucil is my friend. I drink it mixed ith 12 oz (because any less is even nastier) and then based on suggestion from my doctor, I drink another 8-12 oz of plain water right after so it doesn't bulk up in my belly too much.. and it helps makes sure I get my water. I do this 1x a day if I miss a day of bathroom... and when reallllly uncomfortable, 2-3 times. I don't every day if I don't need to (I am sure that will change again by trimester 3).

ilovedoxies

Thanks everyone!  Flaxseed helped and I started prune juice yesterday (mixed it with V8 fusion because of the taste) and that really helped!  I need to watch how much cheese I eat. 

JaymeeNicole

yes! mine gets bad. i wont go for a few day and then it will just hit me hard. i will be immobile cramping and shaking until i get it all out of my system. its terrible