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Lillies
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Holy constipation
I think I overdid it with the bananas.
Is miralax okay to take? Is colace our only option? It didn't really work for me the last time I was pregnant :/
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jessnbrian
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Holy constipation
I think colace is the only option. I haven't taken it yet, just dealt with the constipation.
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| Posted 6/2/14 3:37 PM |
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MrsB612
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Re: Holy constipation
I take 3 colaces everyday, doesn't make you go but makes it easier to go. Also, not sure about Metamucil but I think it's safe.
Make sure you are drinking a ton of water and def increase your fiber intake. Good Luck!
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| Posted 6/2/14 3:43 PM |
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kiki1103
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Re: Holy constipation
My OB said colace 2x per day and 1 Senokot everything third day.
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| Posted 6/2/14 3:53 PM |
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Lillies
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Re: Holy constipation
The problem is I don't even have to go and it's been since Thursday 
I need something to get things moving lol
Maybe I'll drink some prune juice
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| Posted 6/2/14 3:57 PM |
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MrsB612
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Re: Holy constipation
Posted by Lillies
The problem is I don't even have to go and it's been since Thursday
I need something to get things moving lol
Maybe I'll drink some prune juice
Yikes, That's a long time! If you're on progesterone that could also be making it worse. PIO did for me.
My mom swears by prune juice, but I am not a fan. I think I've heard if you warm it up it helps even more so.
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| Posted 6/2/14 4:17 PM |
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casey31
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Re: Holy constipation
miralax is safe too!
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| Posted 6/2/14 4:19 PM |
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mrsm-2011
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Re: Holy constipation
Posted by casey31
miralax is safe too!
I've heard this too.
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| Posted 6/2/14 4:28 PM |
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deluccs
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Holy constipation
Try flax seed. It has been the only thing that works for me!
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EnV-McC
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Re: Holy constipation
My high risk doctor ok'd milk of magnesia for me. I take it approx once a week because I've always had issues with being regular.
Message edited 6/2/2014 7:42:20 PM.
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| Posted 6/2/14 5:51 PM |
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Lillies
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Re: Holy constipation
Posted by deluccs
Try flax seed. It has been the only thing that works for me!
I love flax!! Didn't know it can regulate.
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| Posted 6/2/14 6:06 PM |
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deluccs
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Holy constipation
One of my co-workers told me about it...now I have a spoonful of it almost everyday with great grains cereal (high in fiber but really good) and it works. It may not result on an everyday occurrence but it's pretty close. I also took one colace a day for a long time...just stopped them and I've been fine. I credit the flax!
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| Posted 6/2/14 6:18 PM |
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MrsH917
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Re: Holy constipation
I find that tons of water and green juices really help to keep me regular. If you have a juicer and blender at home, my go to juice is usually 6-7 apples, 1 lemon and a handful of kale. Juice the fruits and then add the juice to the kale and blend it all up so you don't lose any of the fiber :) if you can stomach it, give it a whirl! You'll get 2 big glasses from that amount of fruit/veggies.
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| Posted 6/2/14 7:58 PM |
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BeachGrl
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Holy constipation
Also make sure your prenatal has a built in stool softener. It helps a lot
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Re: Holy constipation
Milk of Magnesia is safe during pregnancy. It was a lifesaver when I was having problems earlier in my pregnancy. Flax seed is not considered safe during pregnancy, so stay away from that.
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| Posted 6/2/14 9:27 PM |
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Lillies
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Re: Holy constipation
I had no idea flax was unsafe! Any reason why? I love it with my cereal.
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| Posted 6/3/14 9:03 AM |
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jessnbrian
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Re: Holy constipation
Posted by Lillies
I had no idea flax was unsafe! Any reason why? I love it with my cereal.
My research has shown flaxseed and flaxseed oil are ok. I don't eat it, it's got the same possible estrogen like properties the same as soy and edemame.
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| Posted 6/3/14 9:10 AM |
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Posted by Lillies
I had no idea flax was unsafe! Any reason why? I love it with my cereal.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/991.html
That's just one of many articles from reputable sources discouraging flax during pregnancy.
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