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Colace...Yet another TMI

QuinnsarasQuinnsaras
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I'm taking one colace a day to help me out with constipation but it's not working. If birth is at all like my last couple of bowel movements (even with colace) have been I may just sign up for that epidural. That and the fact that I am really trying to avoid hemorrhoids have me scared to poop!!! 

I'm eating fruit, drinking water - though maybe not quite enough,I'm trying to be balanced in general (though I crave junk so end up eating that too?). Does anyone have any other advice for me? Can I take more than one colace a day? Should I not take it with my PNV? I know ultimately I should and will call my doc but thought I'd check in with you all to see if any of you experienced similar issues and had an ideas/tips on how to

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Re: Colace...Yet another TMI

  • sassafras007sassafras007 member
    I drink some kind of juice everyday and have not had a problem since 9 weeks.
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  • gingerfamilygingerfamily member

    Yes, you can take more than one a day. Stay close to the toilet though. 

    I know how you feel, literally.

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  • Excited_Mommy2beExcited_Mommy2be member
    One thing that's really helped me is taking Metamucil. Yup, just like an old fart. Works like a charm, though.
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  • miaomimiaomi

    I took a little milk of magnesia and that really cleared me out.  After that I ate a bowl of total raisin bran a day along with lots of water and juice.  It's been ok since.

    And I hear you on the pain.  My first bad one I thought I was giving birth.  Like one of those women on tv who didn't know and had it in the toilot.  I was crying and screaming and sweating and told DH to call 911.  Thank God he didn't, can you imagine.  My heart is with you, my dear.  Good Luck!

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  • hoshicathoshicat member
    Oh gosh, at least you can take the colace! I got prescribed some to go with the vicodine that I was prescribed after my surgery at 11 weeks and I can't swallow the damn pills! So I've gone without... and I think I'm ready for labor if it's anything like this... lol So I'm right there with you!
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  • BurnNurseBurnNurse
    I take 100mg twice a day.  It only works about every 2 or 3 days.  However, when things are really backed up, I will take two in the morning, and stay home all day, because I will inevitably be sitting on the toilet mentally kicking myself for taking two, lol.  
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  • MrslisvennMrslisvenn
    colace didnt work for me so im taking milk of magnesia and so far it has helped me.. 
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  • AmandaTooAmandaToo
    Do you exercise?  I found a good brisk walk in addition to all the diet stuff (yogurt, whole grain cereal, fruit, juice) helps a lot.  I know it sounds preachy, but it really helps. 
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  • hellomynameisfabuloushellomynameisfabulous
    My OB recommended Miralax. It has been a GODSEND!
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