Prune Juice Didn't Work - Constipation Lingers On

[mavsprtynpink]

Like some of the other ladies said drink lots and lots of water. I haven't suffered constipation and I think its because all I want to do is drink water. However I have IBS so I have dealt with constipation in the past. Try blueberries, avocados, a cup of coffee, a cup of hot green tea, dr pepper. However since it has been 6 days I wouldn't wait much longer before contacting your OB/GYN. They at the very least could give you something that will help you go, that wont hurt the baby.

 

[BeesKnees]

I have had 2 big glasses of prune juice today and still no relief for my constipation. I have gone about 6 days now without a good bowel movement.

I have been eating high fiber foods, eating fruit, taking fiber supplements and even resorted the prune juice today.

The most I can get is a small tiny pebble of a poop every once in a while. I know I am eating way more than is coming out. Anyone else have any ideas I haven't tried yet?

OMIGOSH! I had the exact same thing!!! Constipation and the little pebbles. It just started getting better this week. I kept taking more and more fiber. Trying to drink more fluids, no help. A good cup of coffee used to jumpstart my BM's but when you're trying to cut down on the caffeine that doesn't work. Not that I am suggesting it but one morning I treated myself to a 1/2 Caf latte and BM'd 4 times that day!!!! Not just the pebbles, not diarrhea, real BM's! I felt light as a feather! It was the best day of my pregnancy thus far! No wonder I felt so sick before. I am starting to become more regular now at 10 weeks. I did do metamucil in fruit juice a couple times and that helped. The fiber capsules did nothing for me.

Good luck. I know how frustrating it is!

 

[redbubble]

Ive been going mad with constipation this past week. My prenatal vits have iron in them but i cant find any without in the pharmacy. have had to settle for buying some with less iron in them. Saw the doc yesterday and he told me to get lactulose. Used it and managed to go a little but Im still getting the awful constipation cramps. spoke to a pregnant friend who said that Fybogel and sterring clear of bananas and eggs worked for her. Ie bought the fybogel today. have increased my water intake and fibre but nothing as yet. Its the whole pain and feeling sick bit thats doing me in. Ive also got really really bad burps and a nasty taste in my mouth. Oh and because i feel run down and "Backed up" my skin has broken out too. ARGGGH!! I want to be blooming!!
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[Enough]

Never thought i'd be happy to state this in a public forum, but I had a bowel movement today! It wasn't much, but it is progress!

 

[BeesKnees]

Never thought i'd be happy to state this in a public forum, but I had a bowel movement today! It wasn't much, but it is progress!

I told my friend after going through this that I considered it a glorious moment that nearly brought me to tears. If that's the case I will probably cry for days after the LO is born.

 

[The Alchemist]

I know we all wanna poop it out but please, do not strain!

 

[Sassychic]

I've started using miralax because the constipation was too much for me. It was almost as bad as the m/s.