I'm in so much pain here. I've been so constipated for days. I've taken the max amount of stool softeners daily and the past 3 days I've taken two more than the daily dose age says. I've been drinking plenty of water as well. My stomach is hurting pretty bad, can someone please suggest something that might help get things moving again???

You don't mention-specifically- which medication you're taking. Softeners aren't always the answer....because too much....makes things too soft...so you need a stimulant laxative, to get some gut movement goingagain, and move things along. I am a bit over 2 weeks post-op & find Senna x 2 tablets daily works for me. Miralax was "too unpredictable"...so that was not an option.

I would try Senna if you haven't already.

If you can tolerate it, drink something as hot as you can. It usually will stimulate and get things moving again.

Strong coffee may help. Or a fleet enema.

Strong coffee may help. Or a fleet enema.

Fleet enemas did nothing. I ended up having my husband go get me some laxatives, within 3 hours they were working. But I really don't want to take a laxative everyday to go. I see my surgeon on Tuesday so I am going to talk to him about what to do.

thanks for all the advice!

Mag citrate can be bought over counter and so an suppository

I'm glad you were able to get going. From experience, I know that it is very uncomfortable.

I have not had to take anything for mine. I increase my liquid intake and walk around a lot. Both of those seem to help get things moving.

milk of magnesia. no stool softeners!!

Coffee works for me. It's not on plan, but... Every time!

I'm in so much pain here. I've been so constipated for days. I've taken the max amount of stool softeners daily and the past 3 days I've taken two more than the daily dose age says. I've been drinking plenty of Water as well. My stomach is hurting pretty bad, can someone please suggest something that might help get things moving again???

How far out are you?

I'm in so much pain here. I've been so constipated for days. I've taken the max amount of stool softeners daily and the past 3 days I've taken two more than the daily dose age says. I've been drinking plenty of Water as well. My stomach is hurting pretty bad, can someone please suggest something that might help get things moving again???

How far out are you?

6 weeks out. But I also have irritable bowel syndrome, I think that's why it's as bad as it is. Bc one week I'll have really bad diarrhea then the next I'll be so constipated I'll be in tears. It's been that way for at least a year.

@@Ilovecats1985 - Then I would talk to the doctor about what they recommend before trying OTC solutions or even the recommendations here.

@@Ilovecats1985 - Then I would talk to the doctor about what they recommend before trying OTC solutions or even the recommendations here.

I see my surgeon on Tuesday and planned on discussing it with him then.

I use milk of magnesia and smooth move tea. As long as you don't get impacted you're okay, I think.

I drink diluted (50/50) 100% apple juice each day to keep regular. 8oz of juice w/8 oz of Water does the trick.