severe constipation due to pain medication
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lalainap19
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Hi everyone the past few days I've Been so severely constipated that I have fallen short of calories and my limit is only 1200 which concerns me yesterday was the first time I have ever had chia seeds and I'm trying to find other fiber dense low calorie foods that can help me regulate my digestive tract so if anyone has ideas or super fiber foods please let me know I am so uncomfortable and suffering.
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Strong coffee. Whisky. Psyllium husk tablets if you want to supplement more fiber into your diet. There is always magnesium hydroxide tablets if needed... could it magnesium, I can't remember. Either one perhaps.
Oh and get off of 1200 calories if it's too restricting. It's far too low for most people. Your MFP weight loss goal is too aggressive and it probably won't end well.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »Strong coffee. Whisky. Psyllium husk tablets if you want to supplement more fiber into your diet. There is always magnesium hydroxide tablets if needed... could it magnesium, I can't remember. Either one perhaps.
Oh and get off of 1200 calories if it's too restricting. It's far too low for most people. Your MFP weight loss goal is too aggressive and it probably won't end well.
OK thanks so much ;-)
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I have problems with that too. You drinking enough water? Im eating All Bran Buds with my breakfast. 70 calories for 1/3 cup. Not bad in calories but very high in fibre. But make sure you drink your water.0
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I have problems with that too. You drinking enough water? Im eating All Bran Buds with my breakfast. 70 calories for 1/3 cup. Not bad in calories but very high in fibre. But make sure you drink your water.
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coffee works wonders. there is some otc medicine. ask your dr what he recommends.
I ate a bunch of fiber one products when I was put on "the good stuff"
I track my fiber and try to eat more than is recommended
stay hydrated
make sure you don't cut out too much fat/oils.0 -
coffee works wonders. there is some otc medicine. ask your dr what he recommends.
I ate a bunch of fiber one products when I was put on "the good stuff"
I track my fiber and try to eat more than is recommended
stay hydrated
make sure you don't cut out too much fat/oils.
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I love banana and spinach smoothies - you get good fiber from the spinach, tastes like banana and low calorie. You might also try picking up a healthy-digestive tea. I love drinking tea and it helps you get your water intake as well as possibly help with issues like constipation. Plain peppermint tea is known to help aid digestion, but I know my local supermarket carries brands of teas that have digestion specific teas, or you can search for laxative teas if you really need help getting things moving.0
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Introduce natural fiber sources slowly. I find that fibrous vegetables like lettuce to be kinder to my digestive tract than bran. I like soluble fiber sources like Chia seeds and oatmeal. Someone here recommended popcorn and I have to say, with it's fiber and volume, it does help keep things moving. Chia seeds, on the safe side, soak overnight in milk. They suck up a LOT of water and if eaten dry, could plug up your insides.
When I got severely constipated recovering from surgery, I took Senokot as a stool softener before I went to bed. Worked like a charm.0 -
Introduce natural fiber sources slowly. I find that fibrous vegetables like lettuce to be kinder to my digestive tract than bran. I like soluble fiber sources like Chia seeds and oatmeal. Someone here recommended popcorn and I have to say, with it's fiber and volume, it does help keep things moving. Chia seeds, on the safe side, soak overnight in milk. They suck up a LOT of water and if eaten dry, could plug up your insides.
When I got severely constipated recovering from surgery, I took Senokot as a stool softener before I went to bed. Worked like a charm.
Sounds like a plan thanks my dear0 -
Exercise, water, foods that make you poop - all helpful.
You can also call the doctor up and tell them that you can't poop. Trouble pooping when taking pain meds is very common. They may be able to help you with that.0 -
Eat prunes! It will help0
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Dried prunes, prune juice...0
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You NEED to take a stool softener. I had this issue with a surgery. My Dr. said a softener is a must.0
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If you are having lots of fiber make sure you are drinking enough! Lots of fiber without water will make it worse.lalainap19 wrote: »
Prunes are dried? A prune is a dried out plum, they're also really sweet and make a nice snack, but again have enough water with them!
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If you are having lots of fiber make sure you are drinking enough! Lots of fiber without water will make it worse.lalainap19 wrote: »
Prunes are dried? A prune is a dried out plum, they're also really sweet and make a nice snack, but again have enough water with them!
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I regularly have to take pain medications. I add psyllium husk fiber to my diet, and I also take docusate sodium twice a day with my other supplements and medications. This takes care of the problem - along with drinking plenty of water every day.0
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Yeah prune juice is a bit grim, but I find prunes much nicer. They contain xylitol which makes them sweet, and it's what a lot of sugar free sweets use to make them taste sweeter. (It's also why too many sugar free sweets can make you poop).0
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Magnesium supplements work really well if you can't wait fibre, coffee, or prunes to work.0
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