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Constipation after colonoscopy

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elizabeth_03284
elizabeth_03284

I had a colonoscopy on November 7. Nothing was noted in the findings and ever sense I have been constipated. I had a small bowel movement the day after and a medium bow movement about four days after. Since then, nothing! I don't feel bloated or have the urge to go. Is this normal? Should I be concerned or just wait it out?

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  • gern87979
    gern87979 elizabeth_03284

    Posted

    Interesting! I had a colonoscopy a year ago and I haven't had a good trip to the crapper since. I have been religious about taking Metamucil daily for the past 20+ years and have sung its praises but since the colonoscopy, no joy! I'm going to try the diluted apple vinegar approach and see what that does. I'll keep you posted!

    • richard_33175
      richard_33175 gern87979

      Posted

      Gern,

      For me and my wife, one teaspoon of honey and one tablespoon of Organic Unfiltered apple vinegar with the mother.  Braggs is preferred because it has the mother.  Make sure you use 8 to 10 ounces of water.  I use a small amount of warm water in the beginning to dissolve the honey then I finish filling the galss with cold water and add the vinegar.  Drink all at once.

      Colonoscopy is a problem for a lot of people.  Never the less this works for us and we consider it a miracle. We no longer use fiber.  Good luck.

    • gern87979
      gern87979 richard_33175

      Posted

      Richard,

      Thanks for the confirmation. I'm on day 4 of the regimen (1 tbsp organic unfiltered apple vinegar with the mother, 8-10 oz water, 1 tsp honey). I don't know how long it takes for it to kick in but the day after the first dose it seemed to work, and it continues to work for the most part. I plan to stay on the regimen and throw in a dose of fiber here and there for good measure. Thanks again!

    • richard_33175
      richard_33175 gern87979

      Posted

      It normally works on the first day.  It works differently for most people, but it works.  I read that some people use two tablespoons of vinegar.  I plan on using it for the rest of my life.  It makes a difference.  Search on the web for the Magic of vinegar and honey.  It does more than just help with constipation.  Good luck
    • christine20839
      christine20839 richard_33175

      Posted

      Richard I am allergic to yeast so can't use Apple cider vinegar. You mentioned that your in research you found other articles. Could you please advise me of those.

      I have had 3 colonoscopies and have gotten worse with each one. It's been three years.

  • vicki5562
    vicki5562 elizabeth_03284

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    I’ve waited 1weei and 3 days. It’s sinething that had to do with the clean out.-  You can take stuff  to make you go all the time.  It’s something that should happen on it on. 
  • been03721
    been03721 elizabeth_03284

    Posted

    Traditional fermented sauerkraut worked for me.  I discovered it after a round of antibiotics caused constipation last winter.  I took duculax after several days of agony.  Did a lot of research.  Took align for 3 weeks, no help.  Made my own sauerkraut in a mason jar and it worked in a couple days. 

    I had this colonoscopy and after a few days of suffering and finally taking a laxative, I remembered the sauerkraut.  It worked In two days, after eating a serving each day and have been regular since.  Give it a try.

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