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July 20, 2024
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Members shared many tips for dealing with constipation caused by painkillers, with the most common advice being to stay hydrated, eat plenty... Read more

Members shared many tips for dealing with constipation caused by painkillers, with the most common advice being to stay hydrated, eat plenty of fiber, and take stool softeners like Docusate Sodium or Senna-based products such as Senokot or Senna Leaf Tea. Several members recommended natural remedies including prunes, flax seeds, chia seeds, Miralax, Metamucil, and magnesium, while others mentioned prescription options like Movantik and Relistor, which are specifically made for opioid-induced constipation. A recurring theme was that daily movement like walking, tummy massage, and proper toilet posture also play a big role in keeping things moving.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Good old fashioned prune juice daily or prunes as Lynnecarol states. Safe and effective and doesn't make you laxative dependant which can cause disastrous complications. Good luck. 🤗😉

July 20, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also , definitely a proven fact without a scientific doubt:
.stress and such causes gi problems. Back aches . Headaches and much more.

We live stressful lives
Just humans in general
Especially those with chronic health problems

Especially x 50 those with chronic pain syndromes/diseases.

Or chronic any medical problems. Really

July 25, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Nancy, I told Trevor what works for me...serious clog, when your choice is an enema or ? because you're like cement inside, I go for the stool softeners and senokot even though it's very hard on your body. Moderate constipation...stool softeners and a cup of Senna Leaf Tea at bedtime. For mild constipation, a couple of stool softeners or not, but a cup of Senna Leaf Tea and a brisk walk. Exercise and walking are essential too keep your bowels moving. You're only going to get even more clogged if you are sedentary and may even have to resort to surgery to remove the blockage if an enema doesn't work either. But maintenance is the best, as I told Trevor, a well balanced diet, plenty of water and fiber ( if I'm not getting enough, I have either flax seeds or flax meal in my food ) and most important...walk or some form of movement, but walking is actually best!!! And that's what works for me. Thanks for your input Nancy. I agree wholeheartedly. Til Later.......Be Well. Take Care. Thea2 😊

July 21, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use a product from Amazon called Vacia ( I call it poop juice. It has a brown color). I put it in a water bottle after dinner and drink while watching TV. Then I drink about a glass of water after. You can put it in anything. No taste what so ever. The next morning if no bowel movement, I drink another glass of water with my coffee if I can drink coffee that day. If doesn’t work first day don’t be discouraged. It will work the next day. The key is to drink water. Makes it move quicker. I get bloated if I take during the day so I choose to let it happen over night. Has diuretic factors also.
It’s not cheap but with the right diet this stuff works .Even with a bad diet. This stuff has saved me many days of discomfort.

April 10, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I eat Activia yogurt with probiotics every day.

August 9, 2024

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