Milk of Magnesia. The directions say less than 1/2 the cap that comes with it, but my doc says to take 2 full ones lol. Seems like a lot and tastes absolutely awaful but has worked like a charm, in a matter of 1-3 hours for me. Hope you get some relief soon!
A glycerin suppository is on my OB's list of approved options. There are always a lot of dietary suggestions and suggestions for stool softeners. But I think when you are at the point where you are right now (and I've been there, too) then you need a suppository to get some relief. You can drink the juice and take the stool softeners after you finally get a movement.
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I have been severly constipated from the VERY beginning, and now I cant stay off the toilet :-(
I've been on both ends of this spectrum too and would much rather have a problem staying off the toilet than be constipated, lol! To the op, try a suppository like someone else mentioned. I had to do that when I was pregnant with ds and it did help.
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Re: TMI: If I don't poop soon I think I might die.
Metamucil has always helped me. You know the hardcore orange stuff. Not the weiner clear and grit free stuff they have available now.
have you tried colace? apple/prune juice?
Be sure to run this by your OB first, of course.
I was told to take Miralax once a day, along w/ three Colace and a TON of prune juice and dried fruit.
It has made a world of difference in the last week for me. And we had gotten to a really bad point before this.
Good luck, I know how miserable it is.
Dont wish too hard......
I have been severly constipated from the VERY beginning, and now I cant stay off the toilet :-(
I've been on both ends of this spectrum too and would much rather have a problem staying off the toilet than be constipated, lol! To the op, try a suppository like someone else mentioned. I had to do that when I was pregnant with ds and it did help.
Just go grab some Taco Bell :P
Naw, but PPs are right with the Metamucil. Also, you could try eating some prunes or other dried fruit. Those help too.
EDD 1/31/13, MC May 17. EDD 3/31/13, MC July 26. I miss you so much already my angel loves