Constipation Questions (Page 2)

Amitiza - how long does it take to work? Is it better to take after dinner?

Fleet Enema - What is the difference between constipation and fecal impaction?

Why does Aimovig cause constipation?

Can Farxiga cause constipation?

What type of pain does fibromyalgia cause?

Anyone have constipation from Paxil and what did you do about it? Change meds?

I’ve been taking this medication 20 plus years. Tried to get off twice. It causes constipation. Anyone have this issue from Paxil?

What type of drug is Motegrity?

What type of constipation is Motegrity used to treat?

How do you deal with pain meds and constipation? Great idea below...

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... read more

I am a female and I'm badly constipated . Will an enema help?

I have been constipated since this morning and I have to go but its to big and too hard and its making my butt hurt. I am so uncomfortable. I took some Miralax this morning but it didn't help. It is trying to come out but its too big. My husband suggested an enema? Will that make me have the urge... read more

Eggy Burps with Victoza use?

I've increased to the 1.2 dosage of Victoza about 2 weeks ago. I know that constipation and slow digestion are among two of Victoza's side effects, but I am concerned with having those "eggy" burps. I know it doesn't sound too invasive, but according to another post this apparently this is common... read more

Can constipation cause extreme fatigue and nausea?

MY 17 year old nephew has been very sick with extreme fatigue and nausea for about 3 weeks. He just saw gi, who told him it's constipation. His mom (my twin sis) is furious-but I think it's possible, and she should at least try treating it. My sister is concerned something more serious is beomg... read more

First time fleet enema, did I do it right? Was very constipated...

So I just took a fleet enema for the first time because I was very constipated. I held it in and it almost immediately caused me to have bowel movement. I figured that because of this I let go of the enema too soon so I injected a few more times but after nothing really came out except for the... read more

Pooping blood and nothing else - What could this be?

I have ibs, and I have been having diarrhea. So no constipation. I felt like I had to go poop, and I went to the bathroom. I pooped out nothing but blood, and now it's just dripping from my butt. I didn't have any poop at all, it was all blood. Please help and tell me what this could be!!! I have... read more

Linzess - How long before it starts working?

I've had chronic constipation for 30 yrs nothing works. I'm currently on day 13 with no bowel movement and day 3 of linzess 145, all I've had is a little bit of gas nothing else. How long should I give before I bump it up to the higher dose?

Amitiza not really working - any advice or suggestions?

I am a 28 year old female who prior to about 1 1/2 years ago, had absolutely no medical issues, let alone GI issues, to speak of. I'll also say there are no GI issues in my family history, with the exception of my brother who developed ulcerative colitis around the same time I started having... read more