Constipation Questions (Page 2)

How do you deal with pain meds and constipation? Great idea below...

I have a method that works for me - unsulphered apricots - they work really well, I eat some every single day, and have never had an issue with that frustrating side effect of pain meds even after surgery when taking a great deal of medication. I know this is not a question but I wanted to help... read more

I am a female and I'm badly constipated . Will an enema help?

I have been constipated since this morning and I have to go but its to big and too hard and its making my butt hurt. I am so uncomfortable. I took some Miralax this morning but it didn't help. It is trying to come out but its too big. My husband suggested an enema? Will that make me have the... read more

Can constipation cause extreme fatigue and nausea?

MY 17 year old nephew has been very sick with extreme fatigue and nausea for about 3 weeks. He just saw gi, who told him it's constipation. His mom (my twin sis) is furious-but I think it's possible, and she should at least try treating it. My sister is concerned something more serious is... read more

Eggy Burps with Victoza use?

I've increased to the 1.2 dosage of Victoza about 2 weeks ago. I know that constipation and slow digestion are among two of Victoza's side effects, but I am concerned with having those "eggy" burps. I know it doesn't sound too invasive, but according to another post this... read more

First time fleet enema, did I do it right? Was very constipated...

So I just took a fleet enema for the first time because I was very constipated. I held it in and it almost immediately caused me to have bowel movement. I figured that because of this I let go of the enema too soon so I injected a few more times but after nothing really came out except for the... read more

Pooping blood and nothing else - What could this be?

I have ibs, and I have been having diarrhea. So no constipation. I felt like I had to go poop, and I went to the bathroom. I pooped out nothing but blood, and now it's just dripping from my butt. I didn't have any poop at all, it was all blood. Please help and tell me what this could... read more

Linzess - How long before it starts working?

I've had chronic constipation for 30 yrs nothing works. I'm currently on day 13 with no bowel movement and day 3 of linzess 145, all I've had is a little bit of gas nothing else. How long should I give before I bump it up to the higher dose?

Magnesium Citrate - I downed a 10 fl oz bottle 6 hours ago. Nothing has happened. Why???

Amitiza not really working - any advice or suggestions?

I am a 28 year old female who prior to about 1 1/2 years ago, had absolutely no medical issues, let alone GI issues, to speak of. I'll also say there are no GI issues in my family history, with the exception of my brother who developed ulcerative colitis around the same time I started having... read more

Opioid-Induced constipation?

Does anyone know why medications for opioid constipation everything is worded as, when prescribed for non-cancer pain?

Horrid depression and anger after prednisone?

I have been on prednisone 3 times this summer. Close together and longer periods each time. This last time I stayed on for about 8 weeks before final weaning. I had severe gastric issues this time and depression , which I have Had but WAS UNDER CONTROL . It made my acid reflux unbearable. Nausea,... read more

How to find reliable relief from severe constipation from Effexor rx 75 mg?

I take effexor 75 mg for help for chronic migraine. This medication does help well with that, but causes horrible constipation.

Linzess - How long does the severe diarrhea go on?

I have suffered from IBS for 8+ years for the last 6+ years I have random "flare ups" with horrible stabbing pain with gas and usually diarrhea. I've never been a constipation sufferer really, always having soft to very soft movements 2-6 times a day on average without the... read more

Is steroid and Lidocaine application for anal fissure ( 3 weeks old fissure) with Miralax enough?

I am currently suffering from Anal fissure due to constipation since 3 weeks. It bled in the beginning and almost healed over two weeks. Yesterday I had another episode of constipation and my fissure bled again with too much of pain. My doctor prescribed me steroid and Lidocain gel for topical... read more

Magnesium Citrate - 18 hours later and still havent gone?

Took it last night with plenty of water. Its been 2 weeks since my last bm. Not the first time. Was trying to make it easier by using magnesium citrate. Now next day nothing. It felt like it was wprking at first but when i woke up, no go.