Constipation Questions (Page 3)

Horrid depression and anger after prednisone?

I have been on prednisone 3 times this summer. Close together and longer periods each time. This last time I stayed on for about 8 weeks before final weaning. I had severe gastric issues this time and depression , which I have Had but WAS UNDER CONTROL . It made my acid reflux unbearable. Nausea,... read more

Is it OK to drink coffee immediately after taking Linzess?

I have chronic constipation due to extra twists and turns in my bowels. I was prescribed this med 3 weeks ago but it hasn't worked. I know I'm not supposed to eat for an hour but I've been drinking coffee with it in the morning. Is that preventing it from working?

How to find reliable relief from severe constipation from Effexor rx 75 mg?

I take effexor 75 mg for help for chronic migraine. This medication does help well with that, but causes horrible constipation.

The Do's and Don'ts of Treating Constipation

Is steroid and Lidocaine application for anal fissure ( 3 weeks old fissure) with Miralax enough?

I am currently suffering from Anal fissure due to constipation since 3 weeks. It bled in the beginning and almost healed over two weeks. Yesterday I had another episode of constipation and my fissure bled again with too much of pain. My doctor prescribed me steroid and Lidocain gel for topical... read more

Linzess - How long does the severe diarrhea go on?

I have suffered from IBS for 8+ years for the last 6+ years I have random "flare ups" with horrible stabbing pain with gas and usually diarrhea. I've never been a constipation sufferer really, always having soft to very soft movements 2-6 times a day on average without the "flare ups". I've been on... read more

Magnesium Citrate - 18 hours later and still havent gone?

Took it last night with plenty of water. Its been 2 weeks since my last bm. Not the first time. Was trying to make it easier by using magnesium citrate. Now next day nothing. It felt like it was wprking at first but when i woke up, no go.

Fleet Enema - I took an enema about 3 hours ago no water has been released I feel as if I have to go

... but I think hemorrhoids are what's blocking it. I've tried pushing taking a little more liquid and still nothing. My stomach and rectum are very sore please tell me what I should do at this point

HELP PLEASE, Conspationed, took Miralax 4 days, cramping but not doing anything?

Can you take Miralax to soften stool, and Dulcox together to help me go.

Methadone - has anyone tried Nutridone? It's a vitamin supplement that is suposed to get rid of the?

... sugar cravings, give you energy, get rid of the hot flashes and sweats, and the constipation. It also aids in libido. It is formulated for people w/Hep C. It has no iron and contains Milk Thistle, which I know are both supportive of a healthy liver. So, I was wondering if it's too good to be... read more

Wellbutrin - Will constipation side effect go away?

I started a small dose of Wellbutrin (not SR or XL) a week ago and the only unpleasant side effect I have is constipation (with upper GI discomfort). The problem is, I already have moderate-to-severe constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and must take a prescription medication... read more

There is a FDA petition to get Miralax off the market. What can you share about the side effects?

... listed and the serious problems that have been reported to the FDA for the last ten years without an action, even though the FDA came out and warned in 2011 that neuropshychiatric events were possible. Three or more children have died from seizures from this? Is this safe for children since it... read more

Does tramadol cause opiod induced constipation?

Bisacodyl - My dulcolax expired 3 years ago. Can I take it?

Should you eat before or after drinking a bottle of magnesium citrate?

Wondering if eating before or after; or at all works with ingesting a bottle of magnesium citrate?