Question:
What will help move your bowels besides a bomb?
I have been having an awful time with my bowel movements. When I first came home from the hospital I had gas and my bowels moved great. Now I can't get them to move. The doctor suggest M O M and I have taken 4 does of it and it hasn't moved them at all. I even had a fleets and it didn't help. Please help me. Tell me something that I can do. I read maybe prune juice. Do you think that will help? I am really concerned it could be a bowel obstruction. — Lana Rush (posted on December 13, 2002)
December 13, 2002
Yes prune juice should work. when my son got to where he couldnt go. They
told me to give him prune juice. Try and see. I dont think it taste great
though.Celeste Jordan
— sunshineinjaxs
December 13, 2002
I feel your pain! When I was fairly new post-op I had a heck of a time with
constipation. I also tried the MOM, glycerine suppositories, you name it.
The only thing that finally worked was Fleet Phospho-Soda. Nasty salty
tasting stuff but oh what a relief to have a movement! Now I make sure I
use the Fleet glycerine suppositories at the first sign of major
constipation. But to prevent that, I eat oatmeal for breakfast, popcorn as
a snack or wholegrain Wheat Thins. Good Luck! - Anna
— Anna L.
December 13, 2002
Try "White Lightning" you can get it at the drug store. It is a
clear, citrus drink about 4 oz for the whole bottle. Take that and about
30 min. later, I guarantee you will be running to the bathroom. lol Good
Luck!
— Brooke B.
December 13, 2002
Try to incorporate a little fruit or vegetables in your daily diet.
— Mary H.
December 13, 2002
Keep getting lots of water if your not getting enough you can get stopped
up TRUST ME (experince)
— dozerr
December 13, 2002
I'm always constipated so I sure understand your problem.
I've tried about everything. The best things I've found are some of the
ultra high fiber (8-10 grams of fiber) cereals that are out there. And as
of last week I've tried the Metamucil Fiber Wafers. There are at least two
flavors. I have Cinamon Spice. It is really good tasting and I've had some
easy, soft and gentle movements. Walmart has them for $5 a box. I think
there are 12 doses in it. (A dose being two wafers).
— Danmark
December 13, 2002
I eat a couple of dried apricots everyday. It works, but don't eat too many
because then it will really work too much.
— Sue A.
December 13, 2002
I have diverticulosis and my doctor told me that I must never get
constipated. He has me eat 3 or 4 prunes or dried apricots every day and a
half serving of grape nuts. He suggested putting grape juice over the
grape nuts - just enough to soften them. It isn't bad and works wonders.
I also put the grape nuts in Blue Bunny yogurt for a nice change. This
fiber (the grape nuts and the dried fruit) really helps. I also have a
prescription for Miralax - an osmosis agent that is to help with
constipation. It is not a laxative - my surgeon does not approve of
laxatives. But it does work - takes about 4 days for it to start.
Hope you get this resolved soon.
— Patty_Butler
December 13, 2002
Hi there, Lana! When I get constipated I always have a small 4oz. glass of
prune juice. "A warrior's drink!" ;-)It clears me up overnight.
Hope you fell clear soon. Vi
— Vi F.
December 13, 2002
Try magnesium citrate. It tastes disgusting, but really works. I bought
it at Walgreen's. -- Jennifer
— Mrs. Rich
December 13, 2002
This is a sure fire bet, it's what we do in the nursing home where I work.
Take 2 tablespoons of M.O.M and 4 oz of prune juice and stick it in the
microwave until warm, then drink it right away. Just a suggestion.
— Rachel W.
December 13, 2002
I drink a cup of Smooth Moves tea every other day and i'm finally
"regular" again!!! You can get it at most stores with the teas!
TRY IT!!!
— Sandra B.
December 13, 2002
— Rhoni333
December 14, 2002
Try popcorn-every night have a few handfuls of popcorn. Its fiber, and
trust me, keeps ya regular! Drinking lots of water helps too. Dehydration
makes you constipated.
— Cindy R.
December 15, 2002
Lana, I have very rarely had trouble with constipation. In fact I regularly
go every morning. What I do is this.. I have a 54 oz insulated cup. I fill
that up with hot herbal tea. I drink more than half (that is when I take my
vitamins... with the rest). By the time I am through 54 oz I am more than
ready to go. God bless.
— Gail S.
December 16, 2002
I am having the same problem...my Dr. told me that I should take a senocot
(sp?) every morning. I bought the CVS version and I take it every morning
with my vitamins. It keeps me fairly regular.
— Jessica D
December 16, 2002
I have had the same problem! A high protein diet can be tough when it comes
time to take out the "trash" if you know what I mean! I worked
some high fiber foods into my diet and I rarely have trouble anymore.
Oatmeal or other whole grain breakfast cereals, 100% whole wheat bread or
pasta, fruit and veggies are all good. Popcorn is good, too. Keep in mind
that, as another poster mentioned, you may not go every day anymore. I
usually average every 2-3 days. As long as you aren't uncomfortable, I
wouldn't worry about that. What I worry about is getting STUCK! LOL Just be
sure to have some fiber with that protein and it should keep things moving.
— ctyst
December 16, 2002
Two words: RAISEN BRAN!!!
Good luck and have a Sparkling Day!!
~CAE~
— Mustang
December 16, 2002
Unfailable solution -- have one piece too much of sugar free candy. Oh my,
oh my!!
— jen41766
December 16, 2002
LORDY!! Watch out for that Raisin Bran...made me projectile vomit raisins.
Well, if you're bored, then that could be interesting, but I swear I had a
heart attack after eating that stuff...got all clogged up. :) Magnesium
Citrate baby...pleasing lemon flavor. If you chill it and gulp real fast
the taste of acid and soap will go away within 5 hours. hehehe
— Paula Prichard
December 17, 2002
Hi, it's me again. Speaking of constipation issues must have jinxed me! lol
I went one day without a BM (Sunday) and paid for it yesterday. Seems I am
one of those people who needs to go daily but sometimes they just don't
wanna make their way through (sorry for the graphics). Yesterday I ended up
at Walgreen's purchasing some hemmorroid cream for my extremely painful
tushie. I also bought some Colace stool softener, something which my
surgeon's office lists as a recommended remedy. I took one dose yesterday
afternoon and this morning it's like a world of difference! I highly
recommend it! Seems they also make Peri-colace, which is a laxative plus
stool softener. The Colace, however, can be used as a
"maintenance" item since it's not a laxative. Plus what everyone
says about getting enough water in is so true! Think I ran into problems
because I went Christmas shopping all day Sunday and skimped on my daily
water supply. Hope you're feeling better!
— Anna L.
December 18, 2002
To get things going again, you should probably try some of the drastic
stuff that some people have already recommended. ;-)<br>To
<i>keep</i> things moving, try Sugar-Free Fiber Choice tablets.
They don't swell in your pouch, they taste great! (I have to hide them from
my almost-3 year old... they're that good!) and they work. You can get them
at Wal-Mart, Target, or a lot of grocery stores for about $10 for 90, which
lasts me a month. Well worth it, IMO. <br>One of the major risk
factors for colon cancer is more than 3 days between bowel movements on a
regular basis. Your body needs to get rid of it, so help it! :-)
— Julia Z.
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