I have a method that works for me - unsulphered apricots - they work really well, I eat some every single day, and have never had an issue with that frustrating side effect of pain meds even after surgery when taking a great deal of medication. I know this is not a question but I wanted to help anyone I can with this! Some people like to soak them with water to soften them. It works!
How do you deal with pain meds and constipation? Great idea below...
Question posted by meggieprice on 25 May 2010
Last updated on 14 February 2018
Answers Page 3
Thanks, I plan on getting some myself. I never had such problems until I started taking Kadian. It is very, very frustrating! :|
Believe it or not they say Codiene constipates you the worst,and its as strong as a aspririn worthless drug,but all opiates will stop you up some worse than others
Thanks, after my heart surgery I have been battling with constipation day in & day out, I usually take a herbal med but still suffer, I shall try this apricot therapy, hope it works for me? Thanks again for the suggestion.
Yes, apricots work - I even add 6-8 prunes and it's a "done deal".
Thank you soo much. I don't have to deal with it daily for some reason, but when I do it's an awful feeling. Thanks, again, I AM going to try it, it can't hurt.
thanks, i will try it today ,,i been on Tramadol for 10 years 400mg a day+ 100 mg of Fentanyl patch every 48 hours ,,40mg of Adderall a day so i am constipated very very bad ,, i been taking # 4 Ex-Lax and # 4 stool softener every other day ,,i eat a lot of bran ,, and i take Flaxseed tablet,, and add Flaxseed on my food,, try to drink water but still having very bad constipation ,, so if any one have more idea i will appreciate it very much
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