I thought it was a lifesaver...then came the side effects (TMI)

LovingStepMom · July 2010

Well...I decided to finally take the plunge and take Zofran yesterday and it helped SO MUCH with my m/s!

However....major constipation has come to accompany it (sorry if TMI). Now I am trying Colace, Metamucil, and tons of water and nothing

If any of you are dealing with this...what are you doing to relieve this pesky side effect?

crossedxfingers · July 2010

Ask your doc about it but my prenatal has a stool softener in it. I'm also anemic and they have prescribed me an iron supplement with a stool softener too - iron + pregnancy = cannot go

futuremrsofficer · July 2010

I've had that really fun side effect since starting IVF, so I've been living off metamucil and fiber one bars, lots of water. That's about the best that I've found. Also drinking a little prune juice. It's nasty, but it does the trick.

psychgal · July 2010

Miralax!! After my D&C I had really bad constipation and actually ended up in the ER because of the pain. One of the things I tried was Miralax, which you can buy over the counter, and I had a BM within a couple days with little to no cramping. Although, you should check with your doctor. I don't know if it's safe during pregnancy.

LovingStepMom · July 2010

Thanks ladies....I'lll keep trying and go get the prune juice today and check on the miralax.

Hugs,

Anuja

kge9602 · July 2010

Zofran is SUCH a lifesaver! I was having terrible morning sickness and could barely make it through the day (especially at work), but Zofran changed all that 2 days ago. No constipation yet, although I'd gladly take that over puking. So I know it's slightly off the topic, but does anyone know of reasons not to take Zofran? I'm just not big on taking drugs during pregnancy but I'm certainly able to function more on it. I have to take it every four hours on the dot, otherwise I get back to throwing up almost instantly...the benefits are certainly outweighing the risks right now, but I just want to be reassured that I'm doing the right thing. Any thoughts?

katjafly · July 2010

I have IBS and the dr. told me I can still take my Miralax daily or as needed. I also eat Activia yogurt daily and that it my lifesaver!

LovingStepMom · July 2010

kge9602:
Zofran is SUCH a lifesaver! I was having terrible morning sickness and could barely make it through the day (especially at work), but Zofran changed all that 2 days ago. No constipation yet, although I'd gladly take that over puking. So I know it's slightly off the topic, but does anyone know of reasons not to take Zofran? I'm just not big on taking drugs during pregnancy but I'm certainly able to function more on it. I have to take it every four hours on the dot, otherwise I get back to throwing up almost instantly...the benefits are certainly outweighing the risks right now, but I just want to be reassured that I'm doing the right thing. Any thoughts?

I have friends that have lived by it and had their babies and all is fine! I agree...I will take the cosntipation over the m/s...but still not fun when you aleady feel bloated and it has just increased! Since all of our OBGYN's say it is ok and others have taken it successfully...I have peace of mind that it is fine!

LovingStepMom · July 2010

katjafly:
I have IBS and the dr. told me I can still take my Miralax daily or as needed. I also eat Activia yogurt daily and that it my lifesaver!

Thank you...I'll go buy the Activia today

ddavus · July 2010

I took Zofran with my dd and she just turned 2. She is a very healthy and active little girl. My dr just prescribed zofran and I'm hesitant to take it b/c of the constipation problems. Ugh...talk about being stuck b/w a rock and a hard place.

kge9602 · July 2010

Thank you LovingStepMom!!! This is my first baby and my first doctor appt is tomorrow so I'm going through all kinds of newness here. I appreciate your support

LovingStepMom · July 2010

Thanks to all of you ladies!

You're so welcome to kge9602....I don't know what I would do without all of the ladies on this board...in some ways it really has saved me from going crazy in my own head!

Hugs,
Anuja

kge9602 · July 2010

since i just joined, i hope to have you all to run things by,or just plain share experiences...i feel like who would know better? nice to meet you all!!

Stephanie

LovingStepMom · July 2010

Hi Stephanie

...I'm Anuja (sounds just the way it is spelled)

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