Re: Constipation....and not needing to go....
From: clare (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:45:27 -0600 (CST)
Hi Kayla:
You may find Metamucil (or a like product) to be gentler on your system
than Correctal. Taking a small amount of Metamucil once a day (let's
say a teaspoon to a tablespoon) will make such a difference. You may be
a bit uncomfortable for a few days, but once your body adjusts you will
feel great! Best wishes.
--
Clare
At Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Kayla wrote:
>
>At Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Simone wrote:
>>
>>Kayla,
>>
>>If you don't feel comfortable taking a synthetic fiber agent, you may
>>want to consider a high-fiber cereal. Kashi "Good Friends" cereal has 8
>>grams of fiber in a 3/4 cup serving... and it worked wonders for me. I
>>never even realized I was constipated until I started eating this cereal
>>and experienced regular BM's for the first time in a long time.
>>
>>At Tue, 2 Apr 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
>>>
>>>At Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Kayla wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I went to my gyno yesterday and she did an internal ultrasound. It
>>>>showed that a cyst burst in my uterus and that I was seriously
>>>>constipated, yet I don't really feel the need to go, definatly not
>>>>everyday. Should I be worried? What could this mean???
>>>
>>>Many, many women suffer from chronic constipation, and you seem to be
>>>one of them. A daily dose of a fiber agent like Metamucil or Citrocel
>>>can make a world of difference.
>>>
>>>--
>>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>Thanks...I went to the store today and got some stuff that was specially
>made for women and it's suppose to be "gentle". I will take it
>tonight...it's called Correctal. If there is any other
>suggestions....let me know???
>Kayla
>>>
>>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>>>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>>>
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