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Hi ladies update on me trying some green tea to bhelp move my bowel as I'm sure the prolapse is making it worse . big big bit fed up . got pysio for the vaginal to see how that goes but my IBS is nows getting really bad now having a hard time coping with this all. Will be going todoctors one day this week I need help and feel like not getting it .I also have osteoporosis which is now beginning to become sore , really think prolapse making out worse. I have rest most days and usually I'm active so low now but try to keep going .sorry really needed to get that of my chest any advice given will be taken thanks .

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    Hi Weesue,

    I have had that problem for long time. When I first had prolapse it got really bad. One night I thought I should go to ER. I didn't know I had rectecele too. It was really impacted. Embrassing thing to happen. Scared me so bad that I would try anything to fix it.

    What I found long term was prescription Linzess. It makes things easy, sometimes to loose.

    I use to use a colon cleanse natural product that worked as long as I took it everyday. But you can't do it to long or it causes more problems.

    I had to fiqure something out before surgery , so I wouldn't end up messing up the repair.

    Not a pleasant subject. I usually suffer in silents. I'm sure you can relate.

    Hope things improve for you.

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    I also try to go gluten free. I can tell a difference when I do that. And eat heathy. My belly doesn't blow up as much.

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    You probably need glycerin suppositories to clean out the bowel. Often clearing the bowel lets you start from scratch and then you can start using something that will ensure you have your bowels opened every day. The problem is as you know the bowel becomes impacted and the muscles which cause peristalsis become lazy and basically stop working. You can buy suppositories over the counter at the pharmacy or get them on prescription. 
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    Hi there, huge problem I know as I suffer this too. Other than prune smoothies with lactulose daily you can order things like micralax enemas online, these are an immediate quick fix enabling you to begin a regime of food as smoothies etc. You might also try a colonic irrigation bag, again available online. Once again a 'problem fix' and not for frequent use. A simple gravity feed allows you to pop the top of the tube into the rectum just a few millimetres and open valve to let water in. Even just 100mls can give immediate relief. As always these things should be done following medical advice and I'd advise you to seek permission from your GP before attempting this. It is very effective when you are in despair. Wendy

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      I think some of your advice is excellent but colonic irrigation is not advised if someone has a prolapse particularly a rectocele. It can cause problems because of the way the bowel is situated as it pushes against the wall of the vagina.
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      Thank you Matron that is very good advice. Is it also not advised after a rectocele repair ? Very rare I resort to this but would be good to know if it's a no no completely! Wendy

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      It is ok to have colonic irrigation after a rectocele repair after 12 months but I know some professionals who perform this professionally are reluctant to perform this until much later. I know in my area the urogynaecologists say after 12 months.
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      Very good to know thanks so much. Wendy

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