severe constipation relief??

MalLanning · December 2013

Okay ladies. Sorry for the tmi but this is getting out of control. Its been a week since I've had any kind of bowel movement. I've tried Mira Lax, Metamucil, prune juice, BLACK coffee, stool softeners, dark green veggies, fruit juice (I love apple juice, I drink it daily), fruits (at least two oranges every day for breakfast)....

I am literally out of options. I'm trying to avoid prescriptions as I dont have insurance yet, but I dont know what else to do. I haven't been in a week, none of the things above have given me the slightest urge to go. And I'm beginning to feel nauseated from it all.

Anyone else had a similar issue with current pregnancy or previous pregnancy and found some relief???

HELPPPP!!!!!!!!

AMcLaws · December 2013

What about an enema? You can buy them cheap OTC. Drink a LOT of water.

lamarei · December 2013

Glyceryn suppositories at night, Mira lax 2x a day, stool softners 2, 2times a day, lots of water and wait. I was backed up for almost 4 weeks. Super uncomfortable when you can't go! Now I do Mira lax every day, and a second time if I can't go by bedtime.

AMcLaws · December 2013

I was just woken up at 4 am because I was nauseated....turns out I just had to sit for a few minutes....my body had decided it was time to go. It's awful. I think we all feel for you.

TugboatSheila · December 2013

I second the enema. Try a fleets enema. I took milk of magnesia last night and if I wind up with bupkiss today I'm asking DH to go to the store for me. They even have a generic of fleets!

Lyndsayb321 · December 2013

I was just in the exact same situation as you. Felt like I had tried everything!! Not sure if MiraLax is the same thing but I took the max dose of Milk of Magnesia (4 tbsp) with 2 colace, at night, and then again the next morning, and by the afternoon that day there was definitely nothing left in me!!! (sorry, tmi

TricksyPixie · December 2013

Not having a big problem, but I had ibs when I was younger and if it got REALLY out of control, I bought a bottle of magnesium citrate, downed that sucker, and trust me, if it doesn't unclog your pipes, nothing on god's green earth will. I can't say for safety while pregnant with it though, so stick to these ladies if ya can.

BPer · December 2013

I agree with the enema. You can get glycerin suppositories OTC. I had to use them on occasion with my last pregnancy. My constipation was out of control. I hope you get some relief!

cuntasaurusrex · December 2013

Man, you guys jump to enema fast.

BPer · December 2013

aliletz said:

Man, you guys jump to enema fast.

A week without pooping might as well be a lifetime.

TugboatSheila · December 2013

Summerlovin314 said:

aliletz said:

Man, you guys jump to enema fast.

A week without pooping might as well be a lifetime.
------- And she said she tried everything, and didn't list an enema. After a week, I will do just about anything for relief.

Stuck in quote hell

**heck yes** Also, as long as you only use them occasionally it shouldn't be a big deal, that's what my DR said. I call them all the time with weirdo questions and just had a conversation last week about this. They want you to use other things first but then if you it doesn't work you gotta get that crap out. Literally.

flajewel · December 2013

I was miserable with constipation and had to resort to a suppository one week, as recommended by my doctor. Eventually I had to switch from zofran to Diclegis. That sucked and I missed zofran but luckily as I'm nearing my second trimester things are getting better in both departments. The suppository worked and my doctor said it was safe but I would check with your doctor because I'm sure everyone is different.

hang in there!

MalLanning · December 2013

Thank you ladies for all the responses!!

I put in a call to my OB this morning. I can't use an enema..He told me to stay away from orc enemas and laxatives. He's calling in Rx laxatives and enemas and suppositories for me. Constipation is a common thing. And it has never been this bad. I called and begged for something.

They said if what they called in doesn't unclog the pipes in 24 hrs they'll have to put me in the hospital..yuck.

AMcLaws · December 2013

aliletz said:
Man, you guys jump to enema fast.

I suggested it since she didn't have it listed. I, myself, have never actually used one. I've been able to achieve relief by other methods.

AMcLaws · December 2013

MalLanning said:
Thank you ladies for all the responses!!

I put in a call to my OB this morning. I can't use an enema..He told me to stay away from orc enemas and laxatives. He's calling in Rx laxatives and enemas and suppositories for me. Constipation is a common thing. And it has never been this bad. I called and begged for something.

They said if what they called in doesn't unclog the pipes in 24 hrs they'll have to put me in the hospital..yuck.

Glad you called!! Hopefully whatever he prescribed will work for you!!! Good luck, and I hope you have some relief soon!!

TricksyPixie · December 2013

MalLanning said:
Thank you ladies for all the responses!!

I put in a call to my OB this morning. I can't use an enema..He told me to stay away from orc enemas and laxatives. He's calling in Rx laxatives and enemas and suppositories for me. Constipation is a common thing. And it has never been this bad. I called and begged for something.

They said if what they called in doesn't unclog the pipes in 24 hrs they'll have to put me in the hospital..yuck.

Here's to hoping it works, and if it doesn't, the process isn't as bad as my previous experience with being in the hospital for not pooping!

alyssa719 · December 2013

Anal sex.

cuntasaurusrex · December 2013

I'm just teasing. I was imagining you and your DHs getting down to business and saying "what should we do toni---ENEMA" And it made me giggle.

Rock on with your butt flush!

Ckchristin · December 2013

I had the same problem. A pedestrian told my mom to tell me to drink a chocolate malt made with chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream and chocolate syrup. It works. I drink one once a week when it gets bad. Not very healthy but I was desperate.

1982Babies · December 2013

Christinmich said:

I had the same problem. A pedestrian told my mom to tell me to drink a chocolate malt made with chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream and chocolate syrup. It works. I drink one once a week when it gets bad. Not very healthy but I was desperate.

A pedestrian? Your mom talks to people on the street about her constipation??

On another note, I was severely constipated in Las Vegas once and ordered a malt shake... and totally ran through the casino trying to find a potty. It was fabulous.

unaveragejane · December 2013

BPer said:

aliletz said:

Man, you guys jump to enema fast.

A week without pooping might as well be a lifetime.

I think this should go on an e-card somewhere.

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