Constipation (tmi sorry)

[AnnieAnnie]

Had forgotten to take psyllium husks for the last few days & yesterday was in agony. Had to get some emergency lactalose )it was that or the emergency Dr!) Gutted that it seems to be full of sugar & I feel like I've gained a stone overnight. At least if I've gained I could have done it with pizza! So annoying!

 

[girlygirl1]

In emergency situations (lol) such as real tummy pain I use Dulco-Lax. Obviously it is not a good idea to use laxatives frequently but occasional use should be fine.

 

[AnnieAnnie]

Is that a tablet?

 

[barbara-ann]

dulcolax is a tablet but I would only ever take 1 if I were you, I googled 'dulcolax pain' once and the posts online were seriously frightening! one stated the pain after taking 2 was worse than labour!!!

 

[AnnieAnnie]

Wow! Psyllium husks are a really good preventative, must not forget to take them. Really hoping I haven't gained weight due to the sugary lactalose. My cdc was telling me she once was so bad she had it impacted in her bowel & had to have 3 enemas in hospital. It really scared me!

 

[iva]

dulcolax once in a while works for me as well. Keeping up with your water is also crucial, and you can get fibre from your cdc to mix with your shakes/ soups too.

The pain can be intense, hope you are ok now! x

 

[AnnieAnnie]

Thanks. I only have the tetras so rely on the husks & I always have at least 4l a day. Will be ultra vigilant about husks from now on. Such a waste of a weekend - was in Ned from Sat lunch time til not long ago. How annoying! Thanks for the replies

 

[iva]

the fibre is flavourless apparently so you may be able to add it to your water?

 

[AnnieAnnie]

Ok will ask cdc tomorrow thanks. Clearly that was supposed to say in bed not ned!

 

[flab fighter]

I have the fibre powder an take once a day with a powder shake. My CDC said if you don't have a powder shake she puts it in her coffee. It does work really well. Make sure your water intake is at the recommended.

 

[Laurie]

I bought benifibre from tesco it was on offer 3 for 2! You put 2 tsp in liquid twice a day. It's totally flavourless . I just add it to a 500ml bottle of water. I do it religiously and since then no problems

 

[Chelles]

Ducolax is really good! I took 2 at 8am after suffering really badly. Woke up at 5.30am with mild stomach cramps. Went to the loo and shall we just say they worked! Felt fine afterwards.

 

[cathy2009]

must get some today is there any type i should avoid ,ie that might throw you out of ketosis , do you know if movocol or fibregel would be ok?

 

[Chelles]

My CDC told me Ducolax is fine and won't knock you out of ketosis. A lot of the other forms ten to have sugar in! Ducolax will work!

 

[kaz66]

i swear by movicol
it`s pricey but gentle on the tummy
if you are compacted it really does clear you out or you can take a sachet a day to keep you regular
one of the not so nice side effects of CD but with the right laxative it`s soon remedied

kaz