Opioid Constipation

[iceturkee]

i use an over the counter stool softener. but i also have the H problem (hemroids sp?). preparation h helped the one problem but because it has steroids in it, that caused the bleeding problem. i have been taking milk of magnesia for awhile and it does help.

[ArNG11]

4 hours ago, Gastone said:

What has your VA Specialist RX'd for the problem?

I've had (2) different VA Dr's write RX,s for non VA Formulary Meds, based on either adverse side-effects or the drugs failure to deliver the necessary result. The VA Pharmacist signs off on the RX and you receive it in the mail, same as your other meds.

I haven't had your problem since surgery in 06, Vasaleen and a rubber glove was all I had. Thank God for the Vasaleen. Good thing I love prunes, have kept me right since.

Sometimes, a Tight Axx, while being nice to look on the opposite sex,  can be a pain to have.

Semper Fi

Wow. But funny.  Give new meaning to that phrase.

[ArNG11]

Incidentally, there was a medication, or rather a supplement that my private gastro doc had me try.  I believed it was called Enteragam.  Might be worth a look see.  When I was given samples that medication worked.  Keep in mind different people's inert workings and other medications do have their role to play. 

Could always ask to go the Mobi-prep route, which to me sounds worrisome to say the least.

I have been doing real well with splitting the sennaca dose in half through out the day. Still I watch my fiber and probiotic intake.  Just have to go with what works with your body chemistry and especially under the advice of the gastro specialist. JMO

[Buck52]

LOL @  Gastone.

Taking Opioids can and will stop you up,

I find by not taking in lots of dairy products helps a lot & eat more green veggies, protein and fiber.

you might ask your Dr if he/she can give you those packets that you mix up and take the night before you have a colostomy ...that sux but it will clean you out .  and then watch your diet.

jmo

...................Buck

[Gastone]

Buck & ARNG, How about the old, "Can You Dig It"

There are a few Hadit contributors that seem more constipated, than others, think.

Semper Fi & Eat Your Prunes! You ain't Right, if You Ain't Right, Right???

[ArNG11]