I'm truly sorry if this is inappropriate, but my last post on this question took a twist on food and I was really needing advice on these meds/supplements I am taking. So I thought I might start over so that this issue may be addressed separately.
Again, I'm sorry this is repeated, but I really would like feedback on the meds. Or maybe food is the true answer and I really do need to cut all these out. I'm so worried about wearing you guys out, and also to Dalia and jujubee who tried to help in the first post, please do not be offended that I am posting again as I did appreciate all your thoughts. So here is the post:
If you've read any of my post, you guys know I am struggling with severe Constipation, lots of gas, and bloat too.
In an attempt to relieve the constipation I am taking the following meds every day:
1. 2 zelnorm 6mg each (one in am and one in pm)
2. 2 colace in am and 2 colace in pm (how many a day is safe?)
3. 2 Triphala herb tabletes (1000mg each) twice a day--suppose to be good for constipation (natural and safe for everyday per reports and Dr. Andrew Weil)
4. 400 mg of Magnesium glyconate a day-no calcium
5. SFS (citrucel clear mix 2 times a day (4 mg fiber) and equalactin 2 times a day (2 mg fiber)
6. 1/2 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed in am cereal
7. 3 fruits (cooked blueberries or canned peaches and pears)and one cooked veggie a day for insoluble fiber.
8. 2 jarrow acidopholus a day
Problem is still not constistant BM's and lots of gas, I mean lots and cramping.
So, do you guys think I am overdoing the meds? Are the meds hurting me more than helping? If so, which ones do you guys thing I should eliminate?
I hate taking meds, and don't know which of the above actions could be causing the increased problems without the benefit of BM's!
I also take klonopin for anxiety and recently stopped my lexapro because I thought that was causing the C. But since stopping it, nothing has improved with my gut.
I've also experimented with substituting FiberChoice tabs for the citrucel, but no improvement. Plus I was on a much lower dose since it was a new product to my body.
What do you guys think? Should I stop taking all this Crap! If so, which ones could be causing the most pain with the least benefit to having a BM? Or should I keep taking them all since I am desparate for BM? I'm afraid to stop any of them since I am so constipated!
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. Please, I'm desparate.
I've even cut back on the rice to see if that was constipating me. I am begging for advice my fellow C comrads.
Thank you
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~ Beth
Edited by Augie (01/05/05 06:36 PM)
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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