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GingerIsALady · 04-04-2007, 04:38 PM

I was warned about the pain meds causing constipation, so I had prepared myself beforehand. I bought Dulcolex stool softener, yesterday I took 2 and today I took 1, plus I have been drinking a ton of water and I'm STILL constipated, it's making me uncomfortable and ill to my stomach. What else can I do to help things along??

gobstopper9 · 04-04-2007, 04:41 PM

Just time. It took me about a week to finally go.

SnowBunny · 04-04-2007, 04:51 PM

I think you will be blocked up as long as you are on the strong pain meds (maybe even a day or so after you stop), this is all very normal and everyone goes through it. Just keep drinking as much water as you can... don't worry, you'll get throught it soon

sarah191 · 04-04-2007, 04:57 PM

Sorry Ginger...it took me 5 days

Elina · 04-04-2007, 05:24 PM

Yeah its a time thing but don't force it because it will just make it worse. Try some Rasin Bran, Activa yogert is really good too it has active cultures that help regulate you :-) and it tastes good too.

rhijennings · 04-04-2007, 05:28 PM

Yeah it took me about 5 days and a few stimulants too. LOL

jayne · 04-04-2007, 05:38 PM

I swear by prunes.... sorted me out by day 4 and I was still taking the strong meds J x

Bethmomof6 · 04-04-2007, 06:04 PM

You could try a suppository. Not fun but it could help.

Jesseliz · 04-04-2007, 07:33 PM

Prunes, prune juice... it sounds gross but I would go 6 days for almost my whole last pregnancy and this was the only thing to help. I even liked the taste of the juice after a while. It's just really sweet. Isn't that just the worst feeling?!

GingerIsALady · 04-04-2007, 08:46 PM

Thanks everyone. My hubby bought me prune juice, I took one sip and put it down

I'll try again later.

Just one more thing to make me uncomfortable. I know it could be worse, I'm not doing too bad so far.

Bethmomof6 · 04-04-2007, 11:25 PM

They have those orange essence prunes that actually taste pretty good. They don't have the pruney taste to them.

I know that is miserable. I was constipated for a week after my first baby. Finally going was like giving birth all over again... ugh. (TMI, sorry!!)

simstar969 · 04-05-2007, 12:08 AM

watch out- that Dulcolax sneaks up on ya!!!! Just be sure youre around a bathroom! Also -try some Gatorade- or other sports drinks. Replenishing your electrolytes def helps the bowel movements!

04-04-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
GingerIsALady I have boobs!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wayland New York Posts: 1,330 My Mood: Thanks: 438 Thanked 367 Times in 331 Posts	Constipation!! I was warned about the pain meds causing constipation, so I had prepared myself beforehand. I bought Dulcolex stool softener, yesterday I took 2 and today I took 1, plus I have been drinking a ton of water and I'm STILL constipated, it's making me uncomfortable and ill to my stomach. What else can I do to help things along?? __________________ Mom to 4 girls, ages 11,9,5,3 Redo March 19th, 2008..450cc HP Inamed Pre BA: 32AAA First BA: April 2nd 2007...304cc midrange style 15 Inamed Results: 32B/small C Second BA: March 19th 2008....450cc High Profile style 20 Inamed Results: 32D

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GingerIsALady I have boobs!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wayland New York Posts: 1,330 My Mood: Thanks: 438 Thanked 367 Times in 331 Posts	Thanks everyone. My hubby bought me prune juice, I took one sip and put it down I'll try again later. Just one more thing to make me uncomfortable. I know it could be worse, I'm not doing too bad so far. __________________ Mom to 4 girls, ages 11,9,5,3 Redo March 19th, 2008..450cc HP Inamed Pre BA: 32AAA First BA: April 2nd 2007...304cc midrange style 15 Inamed Results: 32B/small C Second BA: March 19th 2008....450cc High Profile style 20 Inamed Results: 32D

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