Constipation anyone?

Noirin · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:16 AM

Was just wondering if anyone else is havin the same problems with constipation i have...its geting realy painful and its sometimes up to 2 weeks before i can go

i talked to the midwife and she just said yeah thats pregnancy its terrible isn't it...well yeah it is but that didn't help much

i've tried drinkin pure orange and eating lots of fruit but doesn't seem to be helping

has anyone else got any better remedies..and is it safe to take any medication for it during pregnancy because i realy can't stick the pain anymore it has me up most nights

queenemsie · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:20 AM

Try Fybogel or lactulose. I bought Fybogel over the counter from the chemist and it really helped me. Other than that, your doc will give you something for free...

Heavenx · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:45 AM

Hi Noirin, your Dr will be able to prescribe you Lactulose to help but if you prefer to stick with natural remedies then I strongly recommend drinking prune juice, you can get it from most supermarkets, the brand is called 'Sunsweet'. Supermarkets make their own but I've nevere tried them so can't comment on thier taste. Although I do think prune juice is an acquired taste anyway but if you like it then it's fantastic for helping out in the going to the toilet more often area!

All the best, constipation can make you feel really ill so I hope you find something that works soon x

mummy2010 · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:50 AM

aww i really feel for u cos i suffered bad with this, but i started taking lactulose it works and its perfectly safe. hope this works for u. xx

Noirin · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:52 AM

thanks girls :d will ask the doctor abou it..i didnt wantto go to the doctor because the midwife just said its normal during pregnancy so didnt wana annoy the doctor but the pain and lack of sleep is rely geting to me now..will try get an appointment with the doc 2moro

xxx

philly1982 · Feb 28th, 2010, 09:30 AM

I'm still battling with it now hun but i think i've found something that works. I didn't want to any form of drug so tried Kelloggs raisin wheats. I have it for breakfast and usually go everyday now, if not ever other day. I find walking really helps as well. I feel your pain though as it really, really hurts at times! xxx

Rory · Feb 28th, 2010, 10:17 AM

My Doc lets me take Colace

MrsVenn · Feb 28th, 2010, 11:07 AM

Oh I've had the fun and games since I was 8 weeks and it is really bad and extremely painful - nothing seems to work in my case.

I'm drinking lots of water, pear juice and lactulose, I find it does ease it somewhat. I originally got a bottle of lactulose over the counter from Boots £5.99 but my doctor has now given me a prescription which I'm getting renewed next week.

Cat lady · Feb 28th, 2010, 11:14 AM

I have suffered too, one thing you need to be aware of is that constipation and straining can lead to piles!! Not nice!! Try to avoid them if you can!
xxx

Noirin · Feb 28th, 2010, 11:34 AM

oh i didint know about the piles

another joy of motherhood eh lol

Feb 28th, 2010, 07:16 AM	#1
Noirin Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,380	Constipation anyone? Was just wondering if anyone else is havin the same problems with constipation i have...its geting realy painful and its sometimes up to 2 weeks before i can go i talked to the midwife and she just said yeah thats pregnancy its terrible isn't it...well yeah it is but that didn't help much i've tried drinkin pure orange and eating lots of fruit but doesn't seem to be helpinghas anyone else got any better remedies..and is it safe to take any medication for it during pregnancy because i realy can't stick the pain anymore it has me up most nights

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queenemsie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: manchester, UK Posts: 4,313	Try Fybogel or lactulose. I bought Fybogel over the counter from the chemist and it really helped me. Other than that, your doc will give you something for free...

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Heavenx Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 928	Hi Noirin, your Dr will be able to prescribe you Lactulose to help but if you prefer to stick with natural remedies then I strongly recommend drinking prune juice, you can get it from most supermarkets, the brand is called 'Sunsweet'. Supermarkets make their own but I've nevere tried them so can't comment on thier taste. Although I do think prune juice is an acquired taste anyway but if you like it then it's fantastic for helping out in the going to the toilet more often area! All the best, constipation can make you feel really ill so I hope you find something that works soon x

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Feb 28th, 2010, 07:50 AM	#4
mummy2010 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: birmingham Posts: 1,045	aww i really feel for u cos i suffered bad with this, but i started taking lactulose it works and its perfectly safe. hope this works for u. xx

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Feb 28th, 2010, 07:52 AM	#5
Noirin Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,380	thanks girls :d will ask the doctor abou it..i didnt wantto go to the doctor because the midwife just said its normal during pregnancy so didnt wana annoy the doctor but the pain and lack of sleep is rely geting to me now..will try get an appointment with the doc 2moro xxx

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Feb 28th, 2010, 09:30 AM	#6
philly1982 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 1,578	I'm still battling with it now hun but i think i've found something that works. I didn't want to any form of drug so tried Kelloggs raisin wheats. I have it for breakfast and usually go everyday now, if not ever other day. I find walking really helps as well. I feel your pain though as it really, really hurts at times! xxx

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Feb 28th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#7
Rory Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 154	My Doc lets me take Colace

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MrsVenn Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 5,614	Oh I've had the fun and games since I was 8 weeks and it is really bad and extremely painful - nothing seems to work in my case. I'm drinking lots of water, pear juice and lactulose, I find it does ease it somewhat. I originally got a bottle of lactulose over the counter from Boots £5.99 but my doctor has now given me a prescription which I'm getting renewed next week.

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Feb 28th, 2010, 11:14 AM	#9
Cat lady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 2,864	I have suffered too, one thing you need to be aware of is that constipation and straining can lead to piles!! Not nice!! Try to avoid them if you can! xxx

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Feb 28th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#10
Noirin Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,380	oh i didint know about the piles another joy of motherhood eh lol

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