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Holy constipation!

Clp023Clp023 member
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I have been drinking water left and right! Always do.. I have ibs and usually have no problem going at all ever.. More like trouble making it to the bathroom.. But I'm 8w4d and I'm so stopped up I look 4 or 5 months along.. I finally went this morning and I could practically hear the clinking lol tmi it was so hard.. I don't like straining like that.. What is the safest thing to take while pregnant? Ps I hate prunes and prune juice..
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  • jmknoxjmknox member
    Ask your Dr. If you can take Senokot (plant based all natural) laxative. I used it and it worked for me. My sister, who is an MD, used it when needed during her two pregnancies also.
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  • jbethpjbethp member
    I hear that! I had a kid ask me if I'm pregnant. At just 6 weeks, there's no way I'm showing, but I'm so bloated from not going that it looks like it already! My first Dr. appt. is tomorrow, and it's one question I'll be sure to ask. I'll let you know what he says.
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  • farmerswife06farmerswife06 member

    I was always regular until I got my BFP (I was like clock work LOL) and then its like my plumbing just stopped working. So I tried eating rasin bran with a lot of fruit every morning and it has helped tremendously. I know bran cereal is for old folks, but it works wonders!!! And no bad side effects from the laxitives. Good Luck!!

     

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  • wtfisupwtfisup member
    Strangely, the most effective thing so far has been a major increase in dairy. My MW suggested I up my intake just for pregnancy reasons, but, lo and behold, it eased the constipation. 

    At least 1 cup of 2% or full fat yogurt a day + at least 2 cups of 2% milk + some other calcium source. I used to think I was slightly lactose intolerant, so maybe it's just enough to force things to move along? Or maybe it's the bacteria? No clue why it would work, but I've been fine since day two of the change. 

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  • Elclemen1Elclemen1 member
    I hate prune juice but just had to deal with drinking it fast as possible nothing else worked for me it sucks
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  • MSUMandsMSUMands member
    My sister recommended "Smooth Move" tea (found at Target) and it has been a game changer!! It's the only thing that works for me.

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  • seneedha87seneedha87 member
    I have the same issue, except my IBS is opposite so I've always dealt with constipation. I tried Miralax and Colace...nada. Metamucil helped but made me so gassy I felt horrible still. Turns out I was missing the simple solution: apple juice. I started drinking a 16 oz glass at bedtime every night since this past weekend and have had a BM every single day. Thank goodness! It's definitely a miserable feeling going a week with nothing.
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  • Ktoma2013Ktoma2013 member
    I second that apple juice, i give it to my son when hes all stuck up...and it helps alot. It will get u moving again..just dont drink tooo much lol. Ive found the natural works better, the fake flavored apple juice doesnt seem to do the same, maybe its just me..good luck :)
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