Constipation

So, I've gotten really constipated the last few days. I've been dealing with it on and off for the last couple of months and thought I had it under control via diet and also using miralax (at my doctors recommendation). Anyhow, somehow it got out of control again and I haven't had a bowl movement in 4 days and I'm really hurting now. I've taken miralax for three days in a row now and still nothing. Any recommendations? I'm staying hydrated, and doing all of the correct dietary things. I know that between pregnancy and the constipating medications the doctor has me on that is my problem.

 

a tbsp of mineral oil in a glass of orange juice. Chug it though, it tastes aweful. Other then upping your bran intake, that's all I have. Hope you feel better soon.

 

Prune juice does it for me. Hope it helps!

 

I took ground flax seed throughout my pregnancy and it really helped. About a tablespoon a day, you can just eat it off the spoon or sprinkle it into your food. And keep drinking LOTS of water. GL!

 

Switch to colace instead and see if that helps. GL! That is NOT fun!

 

I'd say Colace too. And I had a friend who swore by watermelon for constipation.

 

Hi, I used colace too. I would probably call the doctor for help. 4 days seems like a long time.

Just a cautionary note, one time I was really constipated and it triggered PTL. I ended up in the hospital briefly and they gave me an enema. I was much farther along and already had a lot of problems with PTL, so it may not be relevant to your situation.

 

Seeduction bread from whole foods, lots of water and corn- popped or otherwise. Although Taco Bell might work, too, :lol:

 

I'm going to third the Colace idea. It'll take a couple of days before it will work but I found it to be very effective. If you want to try foods, this has always worked for me, try eating the harder parts near the skin of honey dew or cantelope. Good luck!

 

I got that way and also triggered contrax. I called the doctor and they said I could use a Dulcalax supository and if that didn't work I had to do an enama. Thankfully it did work. From then on it was miralax twice a day and Rx for stool softeners. Call your OB and ask about the supositories. GOOD LUCK I know that sucks.

 

I used Senna tablets....but after I got hemorrhoids. Keep trying, something will work for you- do whatever you can to prevent hemorrhoids!!

 

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I think the daily doses of miralax and lots of activia yogurt paid off. I've been regularly taking the miralax (at least every other day) and eating the yogurt daily since. I'm going to do whatever I can to prevent THAT problem again. It sure was miserable!