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TMI: Bloating and Constipation

LizzienycLizzienyc member
in February 2014 Moms

I'm just beginning my 9th week and in spite of doing everything right by the books, I am super bloated (I literally look 6 months preggers!) and haven't been able to 'go'. Had the bloat checked to make sure it's not a pregnancy issue, so basically it's related to severe constipation and drinking insane amounts of water. I'll be seeing my OB about this again next week but I'm to a point I may have to wake her up at home as an emergency! How embarrassing. I tried taking milk of magnesium as a last resort today and almost puked. Tried colace, prunes, oats, fruits, and even feasting and overeating. Has anyone experienced this level of being backed up? If so, what was your remedy and what did your OB suggest you do?

 

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  • Jenny82RNJenny82RN member
    How many days have you been without yourbowela moving? Have you tried giving yourself a glycerin suppository?
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  • tfkre8ivetfkre8ive member
    I had non pregnancy related constipation once where I seriously thought I would die. So, i feel your pain, and im sorry you're experiencing this. My sister the nurse gave me some remedies that eventually worked but I hesitate to share them as I don't know if they are safe for pregnancy.

    Try a cup of hot water with lemon, hot decaf coffee, maybe if you're not having caffeine everyday a small cup of Starbucks, that could always make me go. Call your OB, mine has lists of approved OTC remedies for such problems. I hope you find relief soon.
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  • J3nn1ynnJ3nn1ynn
    Have you tried Metamucil capsules? You have to take a bunch of the fiber pills at a time but it is safe during pregnancy. Good Luck!
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  • versedversed member
    Miralax. Only thing that undid the awfulness caused by taking Zofran. Good luck!
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    Miralax!
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  • Tally06Tally06 member
    Try taking a prenatal with polyethylene glycol. I don't have an issue with constipation and inadvertently took one and couldnt figure out why i was so sick. Polyethylene glycol is used as a laxative and given to people before colonoscopies. I hope that you feel better.
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  • JordyInIndyJordyInIndy member

    Miralax.

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  • hawkeyestatehawkeyestate member

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    Miralax. Only thing that undid the awfulness caused by taking Zofran. Good luck!

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  • LizzienycLizzienyc member
    Thanks ladies for all your incredibly helpful responses! In additional just want to update that my doctor gave me the ok to drink a few sips of caffeine/espresso as I gave up my morning coffee ritual for this pregnancy. Off the topic, espresso has much less caffeine than your regular Starbucks sized coffee so that also helped a little bit. I think I am still carrying 45lbs of backedupness!!!
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  • boogerbearoriginalboogerbearoriginal member
    Your Dr should be able to tell you a pg safe stool softner or laxative to get things moving.


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