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Re: Colace vs. Metamucil for constipation

From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Jul 2002 13:34:39 -0500 (CDT)

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Jill, I have another suggestion for you. In a few weeks (usually at 20wks) you will probably be told by your OB to start taking an iron supplement. These tend to make you more constipated, but I would highly recommend one called Slow Fe. I was having problems with constipation _until_ I started taking this, and haven't had them since. In fact, my bowels are looser than normal most of the time. I had been taking metamucil (with less success) and haven't touched the stuff since. It's worth a try, and some extra iron even a few weeks early can't hurt. Good luck! Anon

At Fri, 5 Jul 2002, Jill wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I am 16 weeks pregnant and have been having constipation to the point of
>discomfort. I took some Metamucil a few days ago, and it worked great.
>I was planning to take a dose daily, to avoid having the same problem,
>but I asked my OB/GYN today. He said Metamucil was OK if I was having a
>problem, but he recommended Colace instead of Metamucil for daily use.
>This is not what I see on this forum. Since the Metamucil worked so
>well, should I stick with it or listen to my doctor? P.S. this was the
>first time I saw this doctor.
>
>Thank you!

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