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Constipation following hysterectomy

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sally60368
sally60368

7 days with no bowel movement, I'm miserable, cramping, bloating, hip and horrible back pain, it hurts to sit, stand and walk, I think I'm impacted because it's right there at the exit, but won't budge, it's not dry, liquid droplets of poo  do dribble  occasionally. I have been taking stool softener, miralax, lots of water, eating fruits, this is worse than the surgery, help!

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  • Lauday1963
    Lauday1963 sally60368

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    Why can't you take suppositries? I had vaginal hysterectomy 4 days constipated I phoned the ward they told me to use 2 glycerin suppositries nurse said that's what they would have given me if I had been on the ward. I wish I had only taken one, two was too much. 7 days Is far too long to be like that. Good luck x

  • Pam143
    Pam143 sally60368

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    It all depends on how the hysterectomy was performed.  If it was vaginal, then maybe you can use suppositories but if the surgeon went in through an abdominal incision, then I was told that suppositories were not allowed.  Your GP or, better still, hospital team, would be the ones to ask.

    i do hope you find relief soon,Sally!

  • christine71596
    christine71596 sally60368

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    Hi Sally, I had my op in February this year and I too had AWFUL pain because I could not go for a week, never ever had constipation before! I was recommended Lactulose as Movicol gave me terrible wind, I also had prunes each day for breakfast, I still have them most days. Don't forget, feet up on a low stool, (you can use two wrapped toilet rolls), relax and keep the curve in your back as you lean forwards at the hips. Drink lots of water too - good luck, you will feel a lot better x

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