I CAN'T GO TO THE BATHROOM!!! HELP

GlutesthatSalute

Ok.. first you need to get cleaned out.. try steeping some herbal tea.. Two to look for at your local grocery store..Smooth Move or Balerina Tea..

After you start moving you need to add probiotics to your diet.. examples are Yogurt w live active cultures , Kefir (yogurt like), Pill form as long as they are refrigerated, there's plenty more foods that will help w digestion.. Fermented foods like saurkraut and this amazing tea called Kombucha tea.. it tastes nasty but it will definately help you stay consistent!!!

erin4609

I have had stomach problems my whole life and I just found out I have IBS. I have cut out A LOT of foods and boy is the diet strict but I have been smooth sailing since I started it! It's really, really made a difference.

No soy, gluten, dairy (except activia yogurt once a day, with a lactose pill), and no gassy fruits and veggies. These include brocolli, brussel sprouts, apples, pears and many other things. Also avoid chicory root, a thickener in most foods. Check all ingredients and make sure none of these things are in the foods you are eating.

Try the FODMAPS diet, a diet people with IBS and sensitive stomachs follow. Here is a blog and links that that really help (Kate Scarlata is a nutritionist and writes about IBS) :

http://www.katescarlata.com/

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http://blog.katescarlata.com/fodmaps-basics/fodmaps-menu-and-snacks/

This is all advice from a professional nutritionist. I also have digestive problems. Also, this is advice that has worked for ME so it;s not garunteed it will work for you.

The nutritionist also said to eat 5 dried figs at night and a tablespoon of flaxseed oil--this helps regulate bowel movements. Also, onions and garlic irritate a lot of people's digestive systems.

Best of luck!

totalsham

I had this problem quite often even with all my fitness & water consumption but was told to take 800 mg of HIGH POTENCY MAGNESIUM (they are soft gel oil & can be found in Walmart by Nature Made) until you clean out then go to 400mg a day after that. I drank lots of water & ate fresh fruits like apples, pears, strawberries but blueberries really help. Also see a chiropractor, they work on your stomach to release tension in the bowels. I swear by doing these things!!! I feel your pain and discomfort!!!

You know zero about her biochemistry and yet you tell her to take a supplement that you have no idea what it will do to her...

ever hear of Hypermagnesemia? prolly not.. but hey what do i know?

Cmon man, a little less abrasiveness would make for a positive contribution.

zero abrasiveness, stop reading into it. just stated facts

totalsham

I had this problem quite often even with all my fitness & water consumption but was told to take 800 mg of HIGH POTENCY MAGNESIUM (they are soft gel oil & can be found in Walmart by Nature Made) until you clean out then go to 400mg a day after that. I drank lots of water & ate fresh fruits like apples, pears, strawberries but blueberries really help. Also see a chiropractor, they work on your stomach to release tension in the bowels. I swear by doing these things!!! I feel your pain and discomfort!!!

You know zero about her biochemistry and yet you tell her to take a supplement that you have no idea what it will do to her...

ever hear of Hypermagnesemia? prolly not.. but hey what do i know?

Cmon man, a little less abrasiveness would make for a positive contribution.

Although he is right to be cautious about taking magnesium. That stuff messes with your heart rhythm and can really screw you up. You have to be really careful with electrolytes like magnesium and potassium. Both can cause arrhythmias.

1000% correct my nursing friend!!! people supplement on whims without seeing what their body needs or has too much. The op of this magnesium topic is taking 400mg a day.... thats without her diet. Very scary.

how scary???? this ER or casket type of scary


Hypermagnesemia is an uncommon problem in the absence of magnesium administration or renal failure. (See "Causes and treatment of hypermagnesemia".) When it occurs, the elevation in the plasma magnesium concentration is usually mild (<3 meq/L, 3.6 mg/dL, or 1.5 mmol/L) and the patient is asymptomatic. However, three types of symptoms may be seen when the plasma magnesium concentration exceeds 4 meq/L (4.8 mg/dL or 2 mmol/L): neuromuscular; cardiovascular; and hypocalcemia. The approximate relation between clinical manifestations and the degree of hypermagnesemia can be summarized as follows:

Plasma magnesium concentration 4 to 6 meq/L (4.8 to 7.2 mg/dL or 2 to 3 mmol/L) – nausea, flushing, headache, lethargy, drowsiness, and diminished deep tendon reflexes.

Plasma magnesium concentration 6 to 10 meq/L (7.2 to 12 mg/dL or 3 to 5 mmol/L) – somnolence, hypocalcemia, absent deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, bradycardia, and ECG changes.

Plasma magnesium concentration above 10 meq/L (12 mg/dL or 5 mmol/L) – muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis, complete heart block, and cardiac arrest. In most cases, respiratory failure precedes cardiac collapse.

ohmelgosh79

I had this problem quite often even with all my fitness & water consumption but was told to take 800 mg of HIGH POTENCY MAGNESIUM (they are soft gel oil & can be found in Walmart by Nature Made) until you clean out then go to 400mg a day after that. I drank lots of water & ate fresh fruits like apples, pears, strawberries but blueberries really help. Also see a chiropractor, they work on your stomach to release tension in the bowels. I swear by doing these things!!! I feel your pain and discomfort!!!

You know zero about her biochemistry and yet you tell her to take a supplement that you have no idea what it will do to her...

ever hear of Hypermagnesemia? prolly not.. but hey what do i know?

I don't see where they told her to take the supplement, just sharing what works for them. I had a DOCTOR tell me the same thing. Amazingly enough, he has a MD behind his name, not "student" but what the h*ll does he know, right?

andyisandy

Go back to the ER. demand one, If you are in pain that is a huge warning sign.

I hate to be the guy who says ^^this^^ but yeah ^^this^^

Bajiggity

I go thru the same thing, have gone to the ER and DR several times, its IBS, they told me to increase fiber, I do and I still only go once a week after I take laxitives. Its not fun but not much they can do about it.
They also gave me medication for the pain, its your intestines being inflammed and cramping.
Sounds exactly like what I have but yes check this out with your DR.

totalsham

I don't see where they told her to take the supplement, just sharing what works for them. I had a DOCTOR tell me the same thing. Amazingly enough, he has a MD behind his name, not "student" but what the h*ll does he know, right?

1. its in the quote

2.

Hypermagnesemia is an uncommon problem in the absence of magnesium administration or renal failure.

Your doctor friend might not be an internist (since what would an ENT know about the above statement), or it might be time for a new doctor.

btoeps74

Just a concern I have regarding this, but wouldn't eating fiber at this point just make things worse if there was some sort of blockage? My concern is that she may back things up even worse making the uncomfort even more unbearable.

melindasuefritz

1. water
2. prune juice
3. caster oil

melindasuefritz

1.coffee
2.anema
3.laxative pill

SanteMulberry

yes I have been drinking lots and lots of water.. more than I usually do on any other days...

If you start throwing up stool, get to the ER immediately. It would mean that you are obstructed. This happened to me--I had scar tissue adhesions from an appendectomy that kinked off part of my colon. I was in horrible pain and throwing up. When I started throwing up stool, I knew I needed surgery ASAP. I had surgery that night. Have you ever had surgery on any part of your bowels? The other problem that you could be having is a very slowed down peristalsis from a lack of bulk. When I was in my crazy diet days, I would go about once a week--and was in misery the rest of the time. :frown:

SanteMulberry

Just a concern I have regarding this, but wouldn't eating fiber at this point just make things worse if there was some sort of blockage? My concern is that she may back things up even worse making the uncomfort even more unbearable.

Exactly. If there is an obstruction there--she could be in major trouble very quickly from doing anything harsh. She needs medical help.

mamacita721

Chia Seed Pudding! Works for me everytime.

3 tbsp chia seed
1/2 cup almond milk

seal in a glass jar in the fridge for an hour or so. You can add berries or cacao power or vanilla extract to flavor it up a bit.

Feel Better!

annwyatt69

I was in the same boat. Enemas, ER's, magnesium citrate, prune juice, nothing. Ex lax nothing. Miralax takes about 3-5 days to start working, but once it does, it is great. Don't miss a day, or a dose. If I miss a day or two, I'm back in the same boat. Doesn't matter how much fiber or water I drink. Hope things work out for you. No offense on this post. This is a serious matter that seems to affect more people during weight loss than not.

jsmith2377

My son has regular constipation, which has resulted in something called a 'super colon'. The doctor likened his colon to old pantyhose. They get stretched out over time and can't go back to the normal size, so his sphincter can't recognize that it's time to go unless it's overloaded. He is five and was going every five to six days. Yes, five to six days regularly. You should have seen his new pediatrician's face when we said that. He is a five year old and clogs the toilet every time he goes. Did I mention he only weighs 38 pounds? We now have him on a half dose of Miralax every single day. Probably would want more for an adult but it has done such wonders. He's been taking it for about two months and is going every few days now and doesn't clog it up anymore. His colon is slowly shrinking back to its normal size. So, if you have regular constipation, stick with the miralax for more than a few days. Give your colon time to return to normal.

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kimmyboggess

I use 1 or 2 capfuls of Miralax in my coffee a day to keep it the"regular " way.

EuSaNaD

I do feel that you need to go to the E.R. and not leave until you have a [correct] diagnosis. I had a co-worker that had a bowel obstruction and eventually passed away due to it. By the time they got him into surgery, his bowel had exploded and killed him. I'm not trying to scare you, but I don't want you to wait too long. Also, I can empathize with not being able to use the restroom and the frustration and pain that goes along with it... I hope you find a solution soon!

btoeps74

I'd also suggest combing through your food diary after you get this fixed and see if you can isolate the problem food or al least find out if there is a problem food.

SanteMulberry

My son has regular constipation, which has resulted in something called a 'super colon'. The doctor likened his colon to old pantyhose. They get stretched out over time and can't go back to the normal size, so his sphincter can't recognize that it's time to go unless it's overloaded. He is five and was going every five to six days. Yes, five to six days regularly. You should have seen his new pediatrician's face when we said that. He is a five year old and clogs the toilet every time he goes. Did I mention he only weighs 38 pounds? We now have him on a half dose of Miralax every single day. Probably would want more for an adult but it has done such wonders. He's been taking it for about two months and is going every few days now and doesn't clog it up anymore. His colon is slowly shrinking back to its normal size. So, if you have regular constipation, stick with the miralax for more than a few days. Give your colon time to return to normal.

Miralax can have high serum potassium levels as a side effect. Long term use needs to be monitored for this. If potassium levels go too high, it can stop a heart.

jsmith2377

My son has regular constipation, which has resulted in something called a 'super colon'. The doctor likened his colon to old pantyhose. They get stretched out over time and can't go back to the normal size, so his sphincter can't recognize that it's time to go unless it's overloaded. He is five and was going every five to six days. Yes, five to six days regularly. You should have seen his new pediatrician's face when we said that. He is a five year old and clogs the toilet every time he goes. Did I mention he only weighs 38 pounds? We now have him on a half dose of Miralax every single day. Probably would want more for an adult but it has done such wonders. He's been taking it for about two months and is going every few days now and doesn't clog it up anymore. His colon is slowly shrinking back to its normal size. So, if you have regular constipation, stick with the miralax for more than a few days. Give your colon time to return to normal.

Miralax can have high serum potassium levels as a side effect. Long term use needs to be monitored for this. If potassium levels go too high, it can stop a heart.

His pediatrician prescribed it. They also have our 11 month old on it now for the same concerns. Trust me when I say, when you have to sit with your child once a week for HOURS in the bathroom as they wrestle with their constipation for about 3 years, you see the beauty in Miralax.

HiKaren

Just a concern I have regarding this, but wouldn't eating fiber at this point just make things worse if there was some sort of blockage? My concern is that she may back things up even worse making the uncomfort even more unbearable.

I agree, I would not over do it on the fiber, especially since you have the LapBand.
Do you generally have issues processing certain types of foods? I have LapBand too, and I have many problems with it. I can't stand a lot of fruits and veggies, they just sit in my stomach and never get digested. When this happens, it is so uncomfortable and often leads to vomiting. Anyways, I would also follow-up with your bariatric surgeon to see if this issue could be something due to the banding.

Good luck!

I'm not a doctor, and I do not play one on TV either. But it doesn't sound like regular constipation to me. And contacting the bariatric doctor sounds logical. Maybe they will find out whats going on after the results of your test are read. Good luck darling. I praying they help you ASAP. Let us know your okay. Maybe part of the band is pressing in the wrong place. I hope they figure it out soooon.

erink210

I am hoping that you are in the ER, but if not GO! This is not normal and you can be doing serious damage to your body. If a bowel obstruction isn't taken care of you can become septic. My prayers are that you get some relief. DO NOT LET THEM TELL YOU IT ISN"T A BIG DEAL! DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT YOUR BOWELS MOVING!!!!