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Ive not suffered from any constipation for years, but all of a sudden a couple of days ago it just came out of nowhere, I have a large stool that wont come out, it feels like its too big and hurts too much when I try to go to the toilet. Does anyone have any tips I can try before going to the doctor? I am making sure to eat plenty of fruit, oranges etc. and also drink lots of water.
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annasummers Amy176
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I'm not sure how this site works exactly, so I cannot tell how long ago this was posted but anywho, if someone else happens to stumble upon this later on in life, hello to you too and I hope this helps. ^-^
I literally had this problem about half an hour ago, the squeezing one that is. Still constipated hehe.
I drank lots of orange juice (with bits in it) and my father told me to eat liquorice even though I hate the taste. I had been trying the toilet 4 times this day, and finally had some luck at 9:51 at night. Whew!
There is a position I had tried the whole day, laying with your butt in the air and chest down on your bed, you should be able to pass very easy gas that way with no problem at all. I promise you, it will help later on if it doesn't help right away.
Last but not least, gather up some courage! You need courage to take the next leap, and endure the pain. You do not, and I repeat do not, want to go to the hospital, no matter how bad your pain is. Squeeze it out when you're ready and comfortable with the time and place you're at (I recommend not leaving the house LOL).
After I got rid of it (honestly, I feel so much better now) run yourself a nice warm bath and soak in it for a while. The water will not take all the pain away but it does put a damper on it. No matter what anyone says it will hurt afterward. That I can promise you. But you'll feel extremely proud of yourself and have a great sense of relief!
- Anna.
abid0007 annasummers
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I had been dealing with this problem for over 2 years n after going thru a 100 medicines I found the solution right at home!
All I do now is take about 12-15 okra in a vessel and add water till they are covered and then boil them on low flame till they are soft and all the water is "almost dried" ad the okra is all gooey, and then jus gulp it down with a spoon.
I do this early morning and before sleeping at night, n trust me, it has woked wonders.
That slimey stuff acts as a lubricant, like a natural stool softener and the okra itself takes care of the fiber requirement n its completely Natural!!
Hope this helps, best of luck!!
neha87458 abid0007
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SuperSop neha87458
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The first thing to do if you are suffering at this very moment is to use a glycerin suppository. This will agitate the bowels and increased water retention which softens your stool. After insertion of the suppository it should start working within 15 minutes to 1 hour.
This does not guarantee that you will fix your problem. If you do not have success within 24 hours the next step is to use a saline enema. In the United States the most common enema is Fleets. This is very easy to use and not painful in the initial process unless you have aggravated hemorrhoids or some type of cut with in the rectum. The tip of the enema has a small amount of lubricant that should help the insertion process. Follow the instructions that come with the product and you should have little to no issues with the insertion and application of the saline solution.
Now all you have to do is hold your position until your body is screaming at you to run to the toilet. This is usually 2 to 15 minutes. This part might be painful but your body will not give you a choice. That nasty thing is coming out whether you like it or not. Just Hold On Tight, try to relax and breathe. It will be over before you know it and then as others have said, have a nice warm tub ready and waiting and get in and relax. The heat will bring additional blood to the area which will by definition increase circulation. It will also help to soothe any swollen tissue and help the body relax and return to its normal state.
With regards to Miralax, aka polyethylene glycol 3350 which is an osmotic laxative. This is the slow way to soften your stool however, you should be taking this on a daily basis if you are having chronic issues with constipation. I add it to my coffee everyday. There is zero change in the taste or consistency of my favorite beverage of the day.
As I said this is the slow way. It should produce a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days. As my specialist told me, you can't overdose on Miralax. He told me to use this three times a day for the first two days until I produce a nice soft bowel movement with the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Once you have achieved a movement that looks like soft serve ice cream you then reduce the amount of Miralax you take per day.
Reduce your dosage by 1 per day until you can tell your stool is getting slightly firm (which is usually one dose per day) then maintain that dosage and you should cure yourself of your problems.
Miralax does not contain any fiber or nutritional value. Therefore, it will not matter if you need to take it one time per day or 5 times per day. I will say this, if you continue to need to use it 5 times a day then you're doing something wrong with your diet and exercise and that should be addressed with your primary care physician or your specialist.
Most of you will probably have hemorrhoids or some specific type of blockage near the exit point of the rectum. With a softer stool things are probably going to be a little bit messy for a while. Remember not to rub too hard with your tissue paper or wet wipes. You don't want to aggravate that issue anymore than it already is. Just hop in the shower and get a nice hot jet stream from your shower head and fire away at the rear exit point. This will help you maintain a clean bum by blasting away any loose fecal matter without having to use a washcloth.
Once you're consistently producing a nice soft movement, you'll find that you'll probably have multiple bowel movements each and every day. Just remember not to push and keep things clean.
I know this was a long read and I apologize but I just hope this will help someone who needs this detailed information. Good luck!
jacylyn99 SuperSop
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Lots of detailed information. I very much needed to know. Are you a doctor yourself? Been there done that, or just very smart? I seriously have questions and don't know who to talk to because my doctor is a bit busy and well I don't think my friends have the answers I would want or believe.
SuperSop jacylyn99
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Old post but, as stated right if the bat, been there and Still doing that! I don't know if you can direct message on this forum but I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
patrick95146 annasummers
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lyndonna_99652 SuperSop
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Hey... I'm currently going through this.. And I will use the fleet enema and everything else you've instructed and see's what happens... Thank you so much for this info... I'm humbled.
patrick95146 jacylyn99
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I had to get weekly fleet enemas from Mom. Age 14 to 18
Ginagirl Amy176
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sabalan Amy176
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1. morning start with cold fresh water about 1-1.5 liter
2. a breakfast mostly with bread with enough fiber, at least 6-8 g fiber/100g bread ( I never eat bread without fiber) + in some cases a cup of coffee, becasue it is helpful to relife constipitation
3. take a kiwi per day. this fruit is miracle for constipitation,
4. Then when I go to the toalett start to massage my upper part of stomach ( under chest) from right to left. this action stimulate the colon.
Beside of all these actions I need every 2-3 weeks take a tablet to solve possible constipitation problems, becasue I take some foods which is not good for me.
hope this can help you!
reddmannredd Amy176
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lawny Amy176
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I definitely "had to go", but to my surprise I couldn't jump over the initial hurdle. The movement, or lack thereof, simply felt too big and was horrendously painful to try to pass.
Long story short, I was dehydrated. I too considered "do I have to go to the hospital for this?"... but I called a close friend who I remembered had dealt with this issue (the friend was taking pain meds after a surgery -which as many of you know will cause constipation). He asked if I was taking anything, what Id eaten, et et. I hadn't been taking any meds, but he asked me if I was thirsty or felt dehydrated. Indeed I was, as I ate the trail mix/fruit not too long before bed and I hadn't had much water during the night.
My friend calmed my nerves (which I hope this post does for anyone who may be in a similar situation). My friend advised I drink lots of water, maybe have a cup of coffee, and to walk around the house (all of which help constipation). When I told my friend Id done all of the above he offered the advice "go to the drugstore and buy an enema". After a little convincing I relented. Wow. It worked like a charm for me! It was a saline based enema... it's gross, but it will likely help! Your bowels and intestines are able to stretch (even when we think there's no way they can stretch anymore). Mine had become shrunken or less elastic b/c of dehydration.
Further reading revealed "milk of magnesia" may prove beneficial. So by taking a dose of milk of magnesia, and doing the unthinkable via giving myself an enema -about five minutes after the enema I was able to do the unthinkable (and pass an anomaly of a BM).
Don't panic... drink water, maybe take Milk of Magnesia (which will work w/o the enema given enough time), and if you have the ability to go buy an enema -don't hesitate b/c I assure you it will help!
Don't panic (well, Im sure there are instances where medical help is the best option)... but if you feel like you're doomed and the pain is too much to pass a stubborn stool, give yourself the benefit of the doubt and try MofM or an enema. You'll be so relieved afterwards you'll want to run a marathon!
Have a good day, and good luck! Stay hydrated.
joanne64645 Amy176
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Jordan_Jaden Amy176
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I am a 54 year old slender woman who eats lots and lots of fiber, fruits and veggies and basically a really healthy diet but I have not had a bowel movement in 10 or 11 days!! I don't feel any different but because of the length of time, I am dying to go!! The last time I went (10/11 days ago) I had not gone in about 9 or 10 days and BOY, did I go a lot! Beyond A LOT!!
What is wrong with me!?!?!!
tom512836 Jordan_Jaden
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diane85812 Jordan_Jaden
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So I would say 10 or 11 days or 2 weeks could be dangerous thing , so dont wait that long to go to the bathroom or possible see a doctor.