I have told my family Dr that I deal with constipation. She prescribed Senna and I’m still having issues. I’m drinking lots of water, eating right, and taking Senna but my constipation will last days. Do I need to tell my Neurologist about this too?
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If you tell your Neuro, he will probably have some other remedies that have worked for other patients, or he may want to send you to a gastroenterologist. I have had issues such as yours for about 15 years now. They gave me everything there was but ultimately, I found my answer myself. It kind of sucks, but I use a magnesium product called natural calm and use part of a disposable saline enema to get things going.
The natural calm works like Phillips caplets. It comes as powder and it is essentially ground up Epsom salt ( in a pinch, I use Epsom salt ) with flavoring. The knockoffs all taste funny to me. I saw it in Wal-Mart. If you try it read the instructions on how to prepare it.
Worst comes to worst you become impacted and i have put on a glove with some lube and loosened stuff up. I have friends who will go to the hospital ER at this point.
If anyone is offended please read the book "everybody poops". Feel well-jj
I hope the extra water and fiber can get things right, I hate when I can't punish the porcelain and my insides get punished. Lol, JoannaJo, my grandpops used to do this to my older brother when he was baby and constipated I hear, lol glad he older than me no doubt. I kind of wish I could be constipated only in public, oh boy my timing has gotten better over the years cause when its time, likely no turning back. Geesh, we can't sleep on MS at no times!!!
Yes tell them all! I hope this helps.
Bowel problems in MS
Constipation is the most common bowel symptom in MS. A bowel management program includes dietary manipulation (such as increasing fiber content), increasing fluid intake (which may create difficulty for those who also have bladder problems), and ensuring a regular and sufficient time for bowel movements. Varying combinations of fiber, stool softeners and peristaltic stimulants are usually needed.
I would.
Eye opener. They need to air that code blue article on TV.