Painkillers & Constipation

Bluesmum

I wasn’t warned about painkillers and constipation and I got it so bad it caused my diverticulitis to flare up!!! Fybogel works for me but I understand it is being taken off the market so need to find another solution. Grateful for all the advice on here and good luck Rebecca, hope you find a solution very soon

Ispaghula husk is the Fybogel replacement

I have IBS with constipation so share your pain. I also have a sluggish bowel so it takes very little to stop me ‘going’! Stool softeners are fine but they take a while to work. I’ve recently discovered Picolax which I used after being on holiday slowed down my system and thoroughly recommend it for overnight relief. Just one 5ml dose was enough!

You need a stimulant laxative to get things going, before trying the other methods. Try Senna or Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Senna doesn't work for me but Dulcolax does. I suffer chronic constipation and have to take Lactulose daily and 2 Bisacodyl every other day. Lactulose is a stool softener and Bisacodyl is a stimulant. I get mine on prescription, but, they are both available from pharmacies. Bisacodyl is the generic version of Dulcolax and therefore cheaper.

Poor you, it is awful.
Take two senakot tablets at night. In the morning give yourself two mini microlax enemas. Sit quietly and give it a chance to work.
Good luck!

Senokot liquid was good when I was given strong painkillers for an injury . Is always best to take when first begin pain relief to preempt any issues though accept it is too late for you now. Have only just seen your post and really hope everything is now resolved for you

Apple juice usually works wonders

DellaandtgeDealer I have private messaged you.

I eat prunes, loads of them. Good luck and sorry to hear about your knee injury.

Thanks everyone.

I'm going to have to stop taking these evil tablets - I've just tried to go again and can't. My bottom is so sore and painful it is even worse now when I try to push.

I don't want to keep using suppositories in case my bowel becomes dependant on them and won't move without them.

It has to be the most uncomfortable problem I have ever suffered with

When I take a cocodamol I take a senakot at the same time

Would be grateful for any tips about managing rectal prolapse

Would be grateful for tips about managing rectal prolapse