Constipation following hysterectomy
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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 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 sally60368
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i do hope you find relief soon,Sally!
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