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Q: Chronic Constipation Lasting 2 Weeks Now
asked by: Jack22 on October 8th, 2007
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Hi, I'm a 16 year old boy about 5'7 and 130 lbs. For the last 2 weeks, I've been constipated. I've had a BM on almost every day during those 2 weeks but they've all been really hard and large and difficult to pass. I'm not eating anything different from what I usually eat, but what do you think is wrong? What can I do? I keep thinking it's going to get better, but it never does. Today was the worst day so far. Please help me, if anyone has anything.

I know this has probably been asked a million times before, but I want to know if anyone has any suggestions! Thanks.

-Jack
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WShep
replied on October 10th, 2007
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Little late on the response, hope you are still even checking this post.

I had some issues recently as I quit taking drugs and changed my diet. There are a few things you can do to help.

1. An enema. Go to the store and buy one or get a friend/parent to get it for you if you are embarrassed. Its just fluid with a minor lubricant which may help you. All you gotta do is follow the instructions...lube tip...insert in rectum....squeeze bottle till its all in there.. hold.....relax. It cured me in about 5 min.

2. Mild Laxative. There are teas and other minor ones that wont cause cramping. Even stool softeners work but take a little time.

3. Coffee does it for me every time!

4. Dont sit on the pot too long. That can lead to hemorrhoids.

5. Keep moving around and drinking LOTS of water.

6. Fiber...

The list goes on.
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WShep
replied on October 10th, 2007
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Re: Chronic Constipation Lasting 2 Weeks Now
Jack22 wrote:
they've all been really hard and large and difficult to pass.


hmmm just reread that part. Stool softeners, over the counter, go to the pharmacy. Magnesium supplements also help loosen stool.
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Jack22
replied on October 12th, 2007
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Hey thanks! Normally I would go half a day without drinking water and once I started drinking water, it wasn't very much. I also didn't eat that many fruits and vegetables. I changed that and I finally told my parents about this 2 1/2 week-long constipation (I'd been way too embarassed!) and I took a Metamucil-imitation fiber supplement for 3 days and the constipation appears to be gone finally. Hopefully it'll stay that way.
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