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I haven’t had a BM in 5 days.

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patricia58637
patricia58637

**i have a history of diverticulitis on and off for years

i am now very constipated no BM going on 5 days

have taken Metamucial for two days with no success I am afraid of impaction Would appreciate any advice !

Thanks so much

Patricia

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  • christine63572
    christine63572 patricia58637

    Posted

    HI patricia constipation is the worst thing you can have with diverticulitis if it doesnt shift go straight to gp for strong laxatives. when l get a hint of constipation l take 2 or 3 sachets of Cosmocol good luck

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    Guest patricia58637

    Posted

    If I'm desperate, and as a one off measure only, I take 2 Senekot. I've had Diverticular Disease for 18 years and the laxative hasn't caused me any problems.

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