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Constipation stemming from medication - suggestions, please

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:03 GMT

I was taking a medication for nausea recently and a terrible side affect was extreme constipation. I started taking Milk of Magnesia thinking this would get quick results without cramping, but it's really not working well at all.

What product can you recommend that gives quick results without being overly harsh and giving you terrible discomfort and cramping?

I know this is not a pleasant topic but it's just part of life! And I'm sure many of us suffer from this.

Thanks so much!

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lolakimono — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:15:00 GMT

Dried apricots will do the trick, if you don't want to take any more meds.

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Beauty$Junkie — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:43:06 GMT

Everyday, I make me a smoothie using fresh spinach leaves, kale, cranberries, strawberries, a frozen banana, and plain yogurt. I get my greens and have no issues. I do it mainly to make sure I get my veggies in and it is so good for you, without relying on meds. Good luck.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:45:39 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions! I eat a lot of fruit and veggies. I have such a touchy system. Boy, these pills did a number on me!!! I think it will take awhile to get my system back in line. Very kind of you to post!

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Night Owl in NJ — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:45:50 GMT

Miralax

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151949 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:49:56 GMT

get out and walk - walk a lot - the very best thing for constipation.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:55:35 GMT

Unfortunately, I can't walk as I have achilles tendonitis which I am battling! I miss it so much. I'm just miserable not being able to do it!!!

And Miralax and things like Citrcel, etc., - I've tried all of those things before and they are not really very satisfactory for me. But I appreciate the suggestion!

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gardensla — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:27:38 GMT

On 4/13/2014 Beauty$Junkie said:
Everyday, I make me a smoothie using fresh spinach leaves, kale, cranberries, strawberries, a frozen banana, and plain yogurt. I get my greens and have no issues. I do it mainly to make sure I get my veggies in and it is so good for you, without relying on meds. Good luck.

That sounds yummy. Do you add ice or some sort of liquid? Are those frozen cranberries?

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Zcat — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:34:06 GMT

Check out adding milk thistle to your routine. It helps increase the production of bile that will help with flushing the toxins from your liver and colon.

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Lagan — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:40:31 GMT

Try a probiotic .

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esmeraldagooch — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:42:00 GMT

Miralax, It adds water to the bowel . If this is a ongoing problem, I would eat oatmeal with flax and dryed fruit for breakfast with lots of water. Not only will your cholesterol go down, things will move though you better. Miralax like other things will stop working if used ongoing.

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ladybuglainie — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:47:06 GMT

Several years ago, my husband had a morphine pump implanted for serious chronic pain....his doctor recommended he take a little bit of mineral oil daily....they make a tasteless kind that really doesn't have any taste to it.

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coffeegal — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:47:07 GMT

I just had my 3rd back surgery on the 3rd of April and I experienced that.. The doctor told me to take Colace, OTC medication, and it did work... but it does hurt when it starts working... But it does the trick... hope this helps.

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Beauty$Junkie — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:20:49 GMT

I do not add any ice because the frozen banana creates a consistency of soft serve ice cream. I use my food processor and I cannot use ice in there. My cranberries are frozen, as I always stock up at Thanksgiving time; and I am almost out now.

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Lacey1 — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:23:16 GMT

On 4/13/2014 Lagan said:
Try a probiotic .

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Shelbelle — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:23:51 GMT

I was going to suggest magnesium pills, but if the MOM is not working, doubt they will. Try taking 3 stool softeners every evening with a full glass of water. You try the Walmart Equate brand, the ones that also contain a mild laxative in them.

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Night Owl in NJ — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:25:48 GMT

Colace is only a stool softener versus a laxative. Pericolace is a laxative.

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Bird mama — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:39:54 GMT

AngelPuppy, for long term regularity, I sincerely recommend Benefiber. I used to joke that I digested food like a snake, you know, take days to process . I went for a colonoscopy when I was 45 (no problems, just early test because of family history) and I happened to mention to the GI doctor that my family was concerned because I didn't have the same 'constitutional' schedule like them. Anyways - GI guy says he takes Benefiber daily. I have taken Benefiber daily for nearly 7 years now. What I love about this product is that you can add it to almost anything and not taste it. Almost anything means - avoid really cold food or drink, like ice water, ice cream etc. I sprinkle some in my morning coffee. My elderly mom was on much medication and she liked her benefiber in a cup of tee or sprinkled on some food. As long as you drink plenty of fluids during the day, you will have a pleasant experience - no bloating, pains or anything.

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lovescats — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:41:51 GMT

If your doctor prescribed the medication for nausea then I would call his office and ask them. I remember when I took medication for nausea due to chemo the name of the laxative was on a paper from the doctor's office but I don't remember what it was.

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sidsmom — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:02:46 GMT

Drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces (160lb = 80 ounces).

Eat TONS of lettuce/salad. Eat 1 of those family packs of lettuce & chow down. Little or no dressing...even straight from the bag. And drink lots of water.

Eat 3 large oranges every night before going to bed. And drink lots of water.

Eat 2-3 cups of brown rice. And drink lots of water.

Oh, and drink lots of water.

Hope you see the common theme here. No Meds. No OTC. No Prescriptions. Let Food be your medicine. Your body can heal w/ the proper food. So easy. So cheap. So logical. Seriously....eat 3 cups of brown rice & just wait for the magic to happen.

ETA: You mentioned being nauseous & here I'm recommending food...if you can choke down MOM & other OTC recommendations, a little orange or cup of rice doesn't seem so bad, yes?