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Re: What to do about constipation?
From: al (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu May 20 18:13:21 1999
Hello Karin
one of my all time favorite, most effective quick fixes is good old
prunes! I used to regularly get constipated before my period - and I
hate being constipated!!! so started eating a few a day for the few
days before d-day, and it helps. Another good thing - Metamucil. Also,
I often will drink hot water if my bowels are acting up - it helps with
degestion and to get things moving. I almost never eat white bread, and
stick with high fibre breads like twelve grain. I hope this helps some
and that the 'bloat-o' goes away!!! Take care and good luck
luv, Amy
Karin wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> This is embarrassing to write about, but everyone on this list seems to
> be so supportive that I thought I'd see if anyone has any advice for me.
>
> I just got back from the drug store and spent about 15 minutes in the
> laxative section of the store. There are just too many choices and I
> don't have much experience with laxatives, so I walked out without
> buying anything. A lot of the bottles said that they shouldn't be used
> if you have abdominal pain. Well, I have abdominal pain almost every
> day because of my endo and IBS...
>
> I've had problems with constipation all my life, but lately it's gotten
> worse--especially right before my period. Then, to make matters even
> worse, I have rectal bleeding during the first couple of days of my
> periods. I really worry about having an obstruction one of these days.
> I feel so bloated and have some rectal pain, which makes it even harder
> to go.
>
> I've called the doctor about this several times and they just say to eat
> more fiber and drink more water, which I've done without much success.
> I've had a sigmoidoscopy and the doctor said that nothing was wrong. I
> feel like nobody is taking me seriously about this.
>
> Can anyone give me some practical advice about what to do to alleviate
> this problem?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Karin (AKA "Bloat-o"!!)
>
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