Constipation - Chronic Questions (Page 2)

I have been taking two tablespoons of lactulose a day for 10 days and I'm not having any results?

I get a lot of wind and with a fair amount of straining I might go 15% of what I would consider a normal bowel movement. I don't know if I am taking it at the wrong time of day or what but I need help.

What happens next when Golytely doesn't work?

I have chronic constipation from opioids. I don't have ins and last week ended up in the er for extreme pain. I should probably add that I have a rectal prolapse. My Dr had told me to go in if that happened, btw. I hated going to the ER for constipation, but you can literally feel the hard... read more

Linzess - I have the 145 taken one time didn't go enough. Can I take 2 145 at one time?

I have tried amatiza a year ago and was too violent then eventually didn't go. And I can't go a day without having a BM or I will be miserable in pain. Took the 145 for the first time today and didn't go enough so tonight am hurting. Can I take 2 of the 145's to make the 290... read more

Is there any difference between generalac, lactulose? and miralax?

Sometimes when stools are hard I get very bad stomach aches - - motility problem which Dr said is due to scar tissue. I had been in hospital with viral bronchitis - hope life gets a little easier now.

Constipation - Chronic - Has anyone heard of Digestic by Mimonis, a friend recommended it to me for?

... my chronic constipation, but before I try it I wanted to hear some feedback from a larger group? My friend has had great results, but I know that some things work better than others on different people. Please advise.

Why havent I had a bowel movent after increasing the dose of lactulose?

Ive been severely constipated for 12 years and no one can figure out why. Been on lactulose for a while now worked at first now not so much, even upped the dose to 60ml and havent had a bowel movement in 5 days. Im so desperate for answers.

Magnesium Citrate - Really need help! Question regarding severe constipation?

I had colon surgery 4 years ago. My colon literally ripped in two from severe constipation & diverticulitis. I take Relistor injections (which is a opioid blocker). Miralax, senna, mineral oil used on occasion. I feel like I just need to get cleaned out. Will Magnesium Citrate pills do that?... read more

Do I need to eat before taking lactulose?

Constipation -- Chronic - I am taking Wellbutrin and suffering from constipation is this normal? Any

... suggestions?

Im suffering from IBS-C-D and also a lactose intolerant, should I take lactulose as laxative or not?

i m 27 yrz old, have been suffering from chronic constipation for last 7 yrz. from the last 7 months, got diarrhea but could not cured completely and could not eat or drink anything which contains sugar natural or artificial even in fruits.lost weight 13.2 lbs within these 7 months. currently,... read more

Linzess - Why hasn't it worked yet?

I took my first dose (296 strength) at 9:15 a.m. today. It is 6:10 p.m. I've had no progress; not a cramp or urges. I still feel miserably constipated and hopeless! My doctor told me to take the dose two hours before eating; I wanted exactly two and was starving. (I over slept today and... read more

Constipation keeps coming back?

Since about May of this year, I have had pretty much constant constipation, in the fact that I have had 8 goLytely colon clean outs, many enema's, and one colonoscopy in late July. I am currently taking miralax everyday 2-3 times a day prescribed by my GI, as well as a constipated med called... read more

Gastroparesis and constipation: what works?

I was diagnosed with severe gastroparesis, and also esophageal spasms, and chronic constipation. So, I haven't gone in several days, despite daily Lizness and Miralax. I am currently doing prep for colonoscopy. I already drink massive amounts of water, so not concerned about dehydration. So I... read more

Magnesium Citrate - How long does it usually take after taking 10 ounces of citrate?

I've been constipated for a week and I took bisacodyl how long should it take before the citrate works?

Does anyone have experience with reducing miralax dose to half of recommended amount?