I haven't pooped in a week (TMI duh)

nittanyllama · March 2013

Obviously TMI

So I have IBS and had a bad attack of pain and diarrhea Wednesday night of last week. I haven't popped since. I'm starting to get uncomfortable! I've taken citrucel caplets, colace, coffee, but nothing. I feel like I should probably try something stronger but I don't want to get bad cramps again! Any suggestions?

Side note: I also have a fever. And my period. So that's awesome.

Liz4444 · March 2013

Castor oil, it's really disgusting, but it works.

I have IBS too and frequently only poop once a week, I feel your pain.

blu-eyedwife · March 2013

Is running/exercise an option? Or will that aggravate the IBS?

I know for me, that always helps me along - and it helps with period cramps.

stardust317 · March 2013

Add me to the IBS club. I either can't go or I can't stop going. I take colace every night during my cant go periods.

Sorry. I know that really stinks.

nittanyllama · March 2013

blu-eyedwife:
Is running/exercise an option? Or will that aggravate the IBS?
I know for me, that always helps me along - and it helps with period cramps.

It might be a good option for another time, but with my fever and sinus infection I don't feel like running

Thanks for the suggestions and commiseration!

nittanyllama · March 2013

Packerfan79:
Enema.

I should have known packer's suggestion would involve putting something in my butt. :-P

PS never used one but I'm pretty sure the idea skeeves me out.

Scramblersmom · March 2013

Milk of magnesia. You will be cleared out in no time.

missyishere · March 2013

Also make sure you're drinking lots of water.

wilsontl19191 · March 2013

Raisin bran has been my savior these days. I hope u feel better soon!!

mrsgabus · March 2013

Ill switch with you. Ive got the flu or food poisining and ive been doing number 3s all day.

I have ibs and the only time i have troible going is during pregnancy.

And an emena would work

cantalopes24 · March 2013

I bought Target Up Up Bisacodyl 5mg tablets. I take 2 or 3 before bed. It's the only thing that doesn't give me terrible cramps or diarrhea. I also make myself green smoothies with no dairy and throw in a Fiber One bar or brownie for breakfast and make sure I drink plenty of water.