Intestional problems - may be TMI

Mommy2BAK wrote: Sorry this may be TMI for some but I need advice. I made a dr. appt for tomorrow b/c I have always had problems going to the bathroom. I go #2 MAYBE once every two weeks, and when I do go I am in major pain! I am talking so much pain I feel like I am about to pass out, worse than labor kind of pain, you get the idea.... So a few months ago I started taking Colon Cleanse each night to help me go, it worked for a while but now I have stopped b/c I started feeling sick everyday I took it. And now I am living off of Pepto Bismol b/c everytime i eat i feel extremely sick. I guess the reason i have never went to the doc is b/c my great g-ma died of colon cancer and it scares me.

Has anyone ever known anyone who experienced these things?

mammag replied: There are a high number of problems that could cause constipation from the minor to the serious. Given the family history I would most definitely get in soon because it would be better to know and have a chance to fix it, kwim?

Let us know how it goes......hugs and prayers for you!

Please go see the doctor!!!

Josie83 replied: have you tried eating more fruit and vegetables, upping your fibre intake etc? Once every two weeks that is unbelieavbel! I would definitely get it checked out xx

luvbug00 replied: Brads mom is like that too. She has kidney problems. She goes once every two weeks too, if she's Lucky! I think I've been ther twice when she's gone in the 6 years I've known that family. Please get to the doctors!! Brads mom is a doctor phobic so No matter what she won't go.

MyBlueEyedBabies replied: My bf is the same way, we tease her about what pants she wears when because her skinny jeans fit so much better right after she hasn't been checked out but says she will soon. Let us know what the dr. says though I would be interested in what would cause that???

mammag replied: Causes of Constipation

Scroll down there are many causes...

Mommy2BAK replied: I have tried everything under the sun. My g-ma (we call her the herb lady) has given me everything to try. I was going to start this 14 day total body clense but I cannot continue to live off of pepto bismol My appt. is set for 8:30AM tomorrow so I will let you all know, but he will probably just send me to a specialists.

And yes, I loose so much weight after I go, if I haven't gone in a while I begin to look pregnant . So I know what you mean KEB about your friend.

Mommy2BAK replied:
Thank you very much for that info!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: OMG! I've been told that you should have 2-3 healthy BM's every day!! So yes, you should definitley go see your doctor!

I had problems with constipation as a child because I was too afraid to actually go #2 in public places. So I would hold it. I thought it was normal. But my stomach would hurt all the time. It wasn't until I was in my twenties that I finally said to hell with it and went when I could. Not saying you are, but you can't hold it!

Anyhow, perhaps your body can't handle dairy? Since it sounds like you've tried different types of herbs, I won't go there too much. But I've found that Super Enzymes help or there's a tea called Smooth Move. Try and stay away from any bulking agents that have selium in them...that's causing the stomach bloating and upset. You also may need more "good" oils in your diet. Introduce flax seed oil or fish oil (if you can handle the taste). Or just olive oil is good. This will help loosen the stool. Skip bad oils like vegetable oil (especially margarine). I eat ground flax seed every day. It's great fiber...plus sprouted breads and whole grain cereals that have spelt/quinoa in them. White foods, such as rice, bread, potatos will make matters worse. And lots of sugar plugs things up too.

BTW - My MIL has a colonic like once a month to clean everything out. Doing it that often is not healthy either, but you may want to look into it. Scary I know, I've never tried one, but I don't have any problems in that area!

mammag replied:
You're welcome! I'm so glad you got an appointment!

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Good Luck!! Please let us know how everything turns out.

MyBlueEyedBabies replied: What did the dr. say?

paradisemommy replied: well i know i'm late in posting this but my mom has the exact same problem - all growing up - she would drink every morning a glass of water with metamucil mixed in - this was WAY back when the stuff never disolved and looked pretty nasty and chunky but i noticed now they have the stuff but it's clear and you can put it in anything like juice or yogurt and not even taste it..worth a shot if the doc doesn't help..

Mommy2BAK replied: Thanks for all the heplful replies!

I did go to the doc this morning and she perscribed me this power stugg called Glaxylax (something like that) to put in my drinks, I am sure it is similar to medimucle just probably stronger.

But she wants to see me back in a week.

A&A'smommy replied: Keep us posted!! That sounds AWFUL!!