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03-19-2015 03:27 PM
On 3/17/2015 suzeecat said:Another suggestion here to have your thyroid levels checked. That was my one and only symptom of hypothyroidism, and getting my levels back to normal took care of the constipation.
I have hypothyroidism and this is certainly one of the symptoms - but the only symptom that I have never experienced! I tend to go the opposite ! If I eat any fats or spicy foods - I could live in the bathroom! I have never been constipated in my life.
03-19-2015 03:34 PM
Miralax every day. Dependent? Yes, but hey, it works.
03-19-2015 03:44 PM
On 3/19/2015 twocent said:That was me until I had to start taking some RX drugs. I never realized how miserable dealing with constipation is....what a nightmare!On 3/17/2015 suzeecat said:Another suggestion here to have your thyroid levels checked. That was my one and only symptom of hypothyroidism, and getting my levels back to normal took care of the constipation.
I have hypothyroidism and this is certainly one of the symptoms - but the only symptom that I have never experienced! I tend to go the opposite ! If I eat any fats or spicy foods - I could live in the bathroom! I have never been constipated in my life.
03-19-2015 04:05 PM
I too use Magnesium Citrate, it's great 400mg. Also agree with the comment to get checked out by your Dr. to make sure you're okay. Best wishes to you!!
03-19-2015 05:08 PM
Same problem, Doc said to use Miralax, 1 cap with water a day! That was to much for me, ½ cap every day with water works like a charm.
03-19-2015 05:15 PM
Here is what I have been doing and it works like a charm.
First thing in the morning I drink 2 glasses of very hot water (drinking it really fast).
Then every night after dinner I eat a d'anjou (sp) pear.
Try it. It really works.
03-19-2015 06:04 PM
On 3/19/2015 Reba055 said:On 3/19/2015 twocent said:That was me until I had to start taking some RX drugs. I never realized how miserable dealing with constipation is....what a nightmare!On 3/17/2015 suzeecat said:Another suggestion here to have your thyroid levels checked. That was my one and only symptom of hypothyroidism, and getting my levels back to normal took care of the constipation.
I have hypothyroidism and this is certainly one of the symptoms - but the only symptom that I have never experienced! I tend to go the opposite ! If I eat any fats or spicy foods - I could live in the bathroom! I have never been constipated in my life.
My dh use to tease me when we would hear commercials for medications having constipation -as a possible side effect. He said , my poor wife needs to take this for the side-effect!
03-19-2015 09:29 PM
03-20-2015 10:40 AM
I agree with the responders who say you should have your thyroid check because constipation is a sign of a low thyroid.
Also there is a new Benefiber out in packets that you pour into your water bottle. It could help.
Also do you sit at your computer at long stretches? My husband and I started three years ago standing at our computer because it was recommended by AARP to help the colon. During that time I was very regular. Now I have begun sitting again at the computer because of a bladder prolapse problem and I am noticing that constipation is returning again.
Hope this helps.
03-20-2015 11:33 AM
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