Bloating and Constipation
#47000 - 02/27/04 03:43 PM
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I have had terrible bloating and constipation this week. Any ideas are appreciated on how to help this.
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I know how uncomfortable constipation can be! Here are a couple of threads that have some great suggestions:
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Do you know of a good fiber pill to take that does not cause bloating?
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You'll definitely want to avoid Metamucil and Fiber Choice, at least to start with, because both of those are notorious for causing gas and bloating. Most people have the best luck with either acacia, citrucel, or benefiber, although which one you tolerate best is a personal thing. Check out this info on fiber supplements, it might give you a better idea of what's out there:
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I really think that the solution depends on the individual. With slow colon, which is my problem, the only solution is osmotic laxatives, such as Milk of Magnesia or Miralax (a prescription remedy, much more comfortable). I also use mineral oil daily, but I don't know about long term consequences. My doctor basically said "whatever it takes."
I'm trying Heather's diet, with a gradual increase in soluble fiber as suggested, using Benefiber. I'm going to add the acacia now that it has arrived. (I ordered the "Big Kahuna" and it arrived very quickly!)
I'm hoping that the soluble fiber with help give the miralax something to work with, so to speak, and help with motility, cramps and stability. We'll see.
I'm becoming persuaded that hormones are playing a major role here. Back in the old days, before this was a chronic problem, I used to be constipated during the days before my menstrual period. Relief came naturally when I "fell off the roof" as my mother used to say, and had my period.
Anyone else notice a pattern with menstrual cycles, birth control pills, hrt, perimenopause, menopause?
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Check the research library forum under the gender category. There's definitely a link that studies are starting to find...
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