Managing Constipation(Sorry) or The Drano Crisis (if you prefer!!!)
Mushroo909(AT)aol.com
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:31:08 EDT
Dear TMers
I apologize for the subject but it is definitely a problem especially tonight.
Only here would I even address this embarassing subject so graphically and
boldly. In an effort to not become laxative dependent, I have made strong
effort to drink lots of water, eat leafy greens and fresh fruit, be sure fiber
is plenteous. Despite this, I have worsened in the last 3 weeks. (Occasional
use of suppositories had been how I handled a "crisis. Very rarely, an
enema.1.2 times in 6 months, and in extreme times a half dose of Dulcolax
which more than helped. Three weeks ago I had a very serioous problem where
nothing helped- a suppository, next night tried a half dose laxative, then an
enema. Finally day four of being very uncomfortable took full dose of
dulcolax. Relief!!Now its happening again!! Yesterday an enema, tonight a
suppository and an enema- no relief - barely any results. I gave in and took 2
Dulcolax- a single adult dosage. I dread it going the other way, but I fear
going to the ER blocked up. Any suggestions??? How can I avoid all this
discomfort and resulting frustration??? Karen
ps. I'm checking my E-mail in an hour and praying that you can tell me how
YOU handle this in the least medicated way and I can speak to my doctor about
it. I have an appt in 9 days. AAAUgh!!!!!
When this is over, I promise to write you all back with directions on "How to
realize your dreams and have TM at the same time!!" or some other more
pleasant subject!!