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Gas...constipation? TMI

LMP9984LMP9984
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I woke up this morning with the worst "I gotta go"  pain ever. I am thinking it is gas it's almost like I need to go but I can't. My stomach is making all kinds of noises (I don't think I am constipated, but since I quit the coffee I am not going as much as I did before..might be heading in that direction though) My lower back is killing me and the gas is worse then it has ever been. I am hoping this is normal and just one of the many joys of early pregnancy. Has anyone else felt this way? What is safe to take? I am thinking the wonderful tasting prune juice or a cup of coffee? I am having one pop or cup a coffee per day. TIA! 
TTC: August 2011 Me: 28-PCOS DH: 32-Perfect IUI #1: August 3, 2012- .5mg Letrozole, HCG trigger. 2 good folli's, DH had good numbers-BFN. IUI #2: September 4, 2012-.5mg Letrozole, HCG trigger. BFP!!! Beta 1: 152 (15 DPO) Beta 2: 380 (17 DPO) Beta 3: 1,743 (21 DPO) 1st U/S 7 weeks-10/9/12: 127 bpm!! 2nd U/S 9 weeks-10/23/12: Released to OB 170 bpm! 3rd U/S 16 weeks-12/11/12: It's a BOY!! 152 bpm! Due May 28, 2013 BabyFruit Ticker BabyFetus Ticker
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    Dstevens429Dstevens429 member
    I have kept my system going by having one small cup of coffee a day.  I say go for it a little caffeine is ok in pregnancy just don't over do it.  If you don't want to risk the coffee you can take Colace, Metamucil or Surfac according to my MD.  Good luck hope you clean out soon 
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    angela2004angela2004 member
    I drink a glass of prune juice every morning and every night. Keeps the constipation away.
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    ExcitedtostartExcitedtostart member
    The constipation is epic over here. EPIC I tell you. 

    Colace, every single day. Prune juice, every single day. Just a shot glass full, but if it's warm it works waaay better. A hot glass of anything sugary will help first thing in the morning. 

    Also, positioning is very important. Try to bring a stool or chair into the bathroom and rest your legs up on that so that they're slightly higher than the toilet. This realigns the last segment of your colon and really helps. This is also why kids shyte in their Bumbo chairs constantly. It's the positioning. 

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    GregermisGregermis member
    I've been recommended fiber con and colace.
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    LMP9984LMP9984
    Thanks for all of the advise ladies! I had a cup of coffee and got off my butt and was pretty productive! I am hoping its getting better as I am feeling much better. I have heard of gas and constipation I just never knew it could happen this early in pregnancy. Knock on wood no morning sickness yet! 
    TTC: August 2011 Me: 28-PCOS DH: 32-Perfect IUI #1: August 3, 2012- .5mg Letrozole, HCG trigger. 2 good folli's, DH had good numbers-BFN. IUI #2: September 4, 2012-.5mg Letrozole, HCG trigger. BFP!!! Beta 1: 152 (15 DPO) Beta 2: 380 (17 DPO) Beta 3: 1,743 (21 DPO) 1st U/S 7 weeks-10/9/12: 127 bpm!! 2nd U/S 9 weeks-10/23/12: Released to OB 170 bpm! 3rd U/S 16 weeks-12/11/12: It's a BOY!! 152 bpm! Due May 28, 2013 BabyFruit Ticker BabyFetus Ticker
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    Jenny935Jenny935 member
    I do lots of water and colace. Those wafers sound good though!
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    PennyLane26PennyLane26 member
    I have eaten a prune a day plus metamucil capsules, but my constipation has gotten so bad my OB ok'd miralax and colace. Don't hesitate to fill your Dr. in if you need some relief!
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    Hopeful1981Hopeful1981 member
    LMP, I am probably about a week behind you and I was very concerned about this because I have heard the gas and constipation (to quote a pp) is "epic" during PG.  However, I surprisingly have experienced the opposite--everything for me seems to be running smoother and easier than normal lately, which is weird!  I definitely have had the gas but absolutely no constipation.  Eat oatmeal and dried prunes and hopefully you will feel better soon :)

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