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Postpartum gas pains

aislinsmomaislinsmom member
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Holy gas pains batman! I have been dealing with constipation so earlier tonight I drank a bunch of prune juice, which prompted several bouts of diarrhea. Since then, I have been having the worst stomach cramps and gas pains that I've ever had. I told my husband I was ready for my epidural they were so bad. I plan on calling my doctor in the morning to see what I might be able to take for relief, but I'm wondering if any other mamas have experienced this? Any helpful tips?

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  • Kristonita12Kristonita12 member
    No helpful tips on the gas pains, but I am also going through it. Hoping the end is near for us both!
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  • aislinsmomaislinsmom member
    @Kristonita12 I hope so too! I couldn't even sleep tonight because of the pain. I need what little sleep baby lets me have; I can't afford to be tossing & turning with a stupid stomachache!

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  • happybride 276happybride 276 member
    I am just starting to get gas pains. Just the next joy in parenthood I guess? I plan on taking laxatives, Metamucil, and drink a ton of water. Good luck.
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  • aislinsmomaislinsmom member
    @happybride 276 Oooh Metamucil that's a good idea. I even have some. I forgot I used to drink that a lot before I got pregnant for digestive issues. I'll have to try it again. Thanks!!

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  • 313Meg313Meg member
    They had me on colace. It worked great!
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  • Kristonita12Kristonita12 member
    @aislinsmom I should add that drinking hot tea at night has at least really helped me to be able to go to the bathroom, but the gas has been sticking around. Let me know how Metamucil works for you?
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  • SkalbrechtSkalbrecht member
    My dr said to not do Metamucil since it bulks but instead to stay on colace or dulcolax (what I have been taking). I have just been taking 1 day to help keep things moving. Good luck - it's so not a fun problem to have!
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  • aislinsmomaislinsmom member
    @Kristonita12 Yes I drank tea as well and it helped me to go. But then things stalled for a couple days, I did the prune juice, and that's when the diarrhea started. I still have the gas pains this morning but not as awful as during the night.

    @Skalbrecht Thanks for that tip about Metamucil. I've been taking Colace and it helped "soften" things at first but not with the gas pains. So I'm wondering if the Metamucil would help in my case. I just wish my digestive system would get back on track!

    I appreciate everyone's input!!

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