Laxatives abuse

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  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    You need to go back to your doctor and be honest with him about what you've been doing. This is not something to fool around with.

    Have the new laxatives he gave you solved your current constipation? Or are you unable to have a bowel movement?
  • CafeRacer808
    CafeRacer808 Posts: 2,396 Member
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    The majority of the people who've commented here are trying to help you. That some are doubting your honesty shouldn't dissuade you from listening to the good advice you've gotten upthread. Please see your doctor about this and please be completely honest with him/her about how many laxatives you've been taking and for how long.
  • kaykaur6703
    kaykaur6703 Posts: 52 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    You need to go back to your doctor and be honest with him about what you've been doing. This is not something to fool around with.

    Have the new laxatives he gave you solved your current constipation? Or are you unable to have a bowel movement?

    I told my GP very clearly what I've been taking how long and how many to be honest he looked lost maybe I need to go back to another gp
  • kaykaur6703
    kaykaur6703 Posts: 52 Member
    CafeRacer808 wrote: »
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    The majority of the people who've commented here are trying to help you. That some are doubting your honesty shouldn't dissuade you from listening to the good advice you've gotten upthread. Please see your doctor about this and please be completely honest with him/her about how many laxatives you've been taking and for how long.

    Yes I'm thanking for all the feedback
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    edited February 2017
    I'm not fully understanding why the legitimacy of this post is even being questioned. Addiction can result from most anything... Many ppl use OTC medicine to self medicate.... I believe the OP is genuinely concerned and looking for help. I figure there could be anyone on the Net or else where on MFP looking for the same info that might never post but pick up something in a thread any of us post help in. :smile:

    Laxative dependency occurs when the colon stops reacting to usual doses of laxatives so that larger and larger amounts of laxatives may be needed to produce bowel movements.


    @kaykaur6703

    Here's a few things I found regarding laxative abuse & withdrawal

    https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/laxative-abuse-some-basic-facts

    Health Consequences of Laxative Abuse:

    Disturbance of electrolyte and mineral balances. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are electrolytes and minerals that are present in very specific amounts necessary for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, including those of the colon and heart.

    Upsetting this delicate balance can cause improper functioning of these vital organs.

    Severe dehydration may cause tremors, weakness, blurry vision, fainting, kidney damage, and, in extreme cases, death. Dehydration often requires medical treatment.

    Internal organ damage may result, including stretched or “lazy” colon, colon infection, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and, rarely, liver damage. Chronic laxative abuse may contribute to risk of colon cancer.

    Stopping the Laxative Abuse Cycle

    Overcoming laxative abuse requires working with a team of health professionals who have expertise in treating eating disorders, including a general physician, a psychiatrist, psychologist, or counselor, and a registered dietician. Support from close friends and family is also helpful. Meeting with others to talk over anxieties, concerns and difficulties can greatly aid in getting through tough times in the recovery process.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    You need to go back to your doctor and be honest with him about what you've been doing. This is not something to fool around with.

    Have the new laxatives he gave you solved your current constipation? Or are you unable to have a bowel movement?

    I told my GP very clearly what I've been taking how long and how many to be honest he looked lost maybe I need to go back to another gp
    a more knowledgeable Doctor such as an Internist..

    I agree, that particular Dr. isn't schooled in understanding misuse of laxative or he would not likely of given you yet another laxative. Sounds like he heard you say you're constipated and wrote you a prescription. Though he did hear you say you've been abusing laxatives since you shared He also told you to stop taking them and NEVER take them again.

    Some doctors don't know how to deal with things they've never been taught, to send you to a specialist would have been far more proper. The specialist could then have done tests to see if any damage had been done and decided what to do from there. Possibly sent you to a Dietician as well and to an ED specialist. @kaykaur6703 :smile:
  • kaykaur6703
    kaykaur6703 Posts: 52 Member
    sarahbums wrote: »
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    sarahbums wrote: »
    i don't have any advice that hasn't already been offered in this thread- obviously you need competent medical advice and supervision to kick this.

    Just wanted to say you're not alone in this. I've been abusing laxatives for about a year now and am currently trying, with the help of a therapist, to cut back from taking 30-50 a day. It's really hard, not gonna lie.

    Best of luck to you in your recovery!

    Good luck to you aswell, but did u have weigh gain did u change diet? Any info is welcome

    i've only been trying to cut back for like a week, but I haven't gained anything or changed my diet at all. I do plan to start taking a fiber supplement and a probiotic soon

    We all must be different
  • ogtmama
    ogtmama Posts: 1,403 Member
    kaykaur6703 wrote: »
    Yes this is real!! But thanks for negative and positive feed back, im not looking for sympathy just help advises to get back on track and keep going on my recovery journey

    I apologise for my comment saying that you didn't tell the Dr. The truth. It was before you clarified. You definitely need a new doctor though...even a clinic should be able to refer you to a specialist if need be. Best of luck.
  • ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken
    ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken Posts: 1,530 Member
    Just an idea here, if you are struggling with constipation perhaps add in some high fiber foods and make sure to drink plenty of water. Maybe a high fiber bran cereal, apples, and things like that. Maybe it would help ease your withdrawal.

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