Question:
Having difficultly with bowel movements
Have developed hemorrhoids and bleeding Bowel movements are very difficult Has anyone had this problem? — dbobb32 (posted on May 29, 2007)
May 29, 2007
Diane,
Had it once and probaly was from dehydration. I've been chugging fluids
ever since -- don't it hurt. Purchase some benefiber and take it 3 times a
day until you stool is soft and keep the fluids flowing. Although your
stomach will become full from the fluids -- keep drinking something every
15-40 minutes. My butt was sore for about a week after that constipation
episode and I vowed I'd increase my fluid intake.
— the7thdean
May 29, 2007
I had the same problem. They were horrible. I took hot baths, used
preparation H, called the doctor and he prescribed something, and then when
all that failed, just time. Make sure you keep taking fluids, it really
helps. I am 5 months out and once again and suffering from them!!! I feel
your pain. Also try not to sit or stand too much, if you can rest, and
give your butt a rest! Good Luck, Diane
— Diane C.
May 29, 2007
I have had that painful problem:( MUCH MORE WATER! more fibre, and for me
added fat, which probably acts as a lubricant. Things like healthy oil. Had
some salad with oil and vinegar dressing and felt better by morning. Stool
softener pills also help to a degree, avoid laxatives you can get addicted
to them, where NOTHING moves without them:(
— bob-haller
May 29, 2007
Yep, I have went through this too (still go thru it). I take 2 stool
softeners a day. I am not a big drinker so I am sure that doesn't help,
and I am pregnant--so that is another problem. But even when I am not
pregnant I have painful BM's. And once I had to go to the hospital where
they almost had to physically remove an obstruction I had. It was so big
& hard it would NOT pass!
— GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS
May 30, 2007
eat some brocoly and some flaxi oil that helps. your body isnt getting
enough fiber . also ,makes sure your takeing your protein shakes and i also
find it that eating the protein bars that has only 1gram of sugar also
helps. drink plenty of water. if water is not flavorable just add some
lemon juice to your water its refreshing ok. good luck
— yvettetas
May 30, 2007
After 11 yrs like this and trying everything in natural life, natural
products, fake products, more water, less water, more fiber, less fiber,
FINALLY. My formula works like so:
miralax which was rx and just became OTC
4 stool softners AT NIGHT
That helped
But when I added magnesium oxide and something hot first thing in the
morning, I had finally found my solution!
— vitalady
May 30, 2007
You may find what I do rather bizarre, and possibly TMI. But for various
reasons, I invested in one of those wonderful Japanese bidet toilet seats.
My first draw to it was it is heated. Great for a cold boney butt, but I
had to have a better reason than that to justify the expense. Sometimes,
when I go....it is quite a mess....have to use a lot of TP..etc. So on
this premise...I thought it would eventually pay for itself...it has a
bottom washer and drier. When it came, and my DH installed it...I was
reading about the features, and got a laugh...because it has "an enema
feature." Sure.....uh huh! Well, come to find out, it's been my best
friend. It's not exactly an enema, but it breaks up the big stuff...and
makes it come out easier...soley with a fine strong stream of water. It
beats sitting there with a stomach ache and nothing moving. So that, along
with the cleaning feature...plus...it has a built in fan with charcoal
filter that helps eliminate unleasant aromas....I feel I have finally found
an answer to many of my problems. So...I'm telling you for what it's
worth. Regards~
— Statuesque
May 30, 2007
It has been struggle, and a pinful one at that. Some days I can not even
sit down! I have found a combination of Activia Light yogurt, Amatiza
(prescription medicine), 5 prunes a day, and or a chef's salad helps.
Depending on the circumstances and number of days between bowel movements,
it's a balancing act. I also prepare the liquids I need to drink for the
day, to ensure I drink them all. It helps keep track, and I always know
how much more I have to go before I can say, OK, that's the quota. After
three days without moving bowels at all, I resort to Fleets suppositories,
as when I get backed up, I want no more food going down. All that being
said, I still would not trade the surgery for all the money in the world!
Good luck. Suzanne
— Suzanne S.
May 30, 2007
Hi Diane, what you have many of us have gone through. I usually am not
constipated, but from time to time I do have that problem. Summer is worse
than winter because of hydration issues for me, but it does happen. They
just put "Miralax" on the market without a perscription. It
works wonders. It is a powder you can put in any drink, it is flavorless,
and is very gentle to use. I get it by perscription, but you can get it
without one. It is gentle, but I would use just a half dose at first. It
takes a day or two for it to begin to work, but it is NOT habit forming and
you are supposed to be able to use it daily. Don't torture your bowels
like that, get some help. If water won't help you get regular, then use
something like Miralax to help you out. I have used an emena if I have to,
but I never need to do that with Miralax. Take care, Patricia P.
— Patricia P
May 30, 2007
I just have to say that I am so glad you asked your question! I don't have
any answers but I do suffer from the same problem (I'm 5 months out) and
got some good tips. I think I'm gonna ask my Doc about Miralax. Someone
told me to take mineral oil, but I just don't think I can do it, it makes
me want to hurl just thinking about it. Hope we both solve our problem! :)
— airbear762000
May 31, 2007
There is also another alternative, not well known but highly effective from
what I understand. There is a Houston-based company, High Island Health,
coming out with a Hemorrhoid and Incontinence device called the Peristal.
Due to be released in approximately 2 weeks (around mid-June) the Peristal
is a small device you insert which with the proper use causes Peristalsis
(rhythmic, involuntary contractions that exercise the anal canal). I know
this is a bit technical, but understanding that 'exercising' the area will
improve and/or cure most Type I and Type II hemorroids is the basis of what
you need to know. I understand this device has tested very well in
clinical trials with excellent results. It's certainly worth a try.
Symptom control (such as Preparation H) and surgery are pretty costly.
This device just might be the answer. The company website is
http://www.highisland.com and their phone number is 713-680-8840. They
have a waiting list for the Peristal and it is not up on the website yet,
but they will take your information so you will receive as soon as
possible.
— heloize
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