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Posted by Raisinb on October 12, 2011, at 22:18:37
...onstipation that is. I am on seroquel, Lamictal, and lithium. Has anyone experienced this on these meds? If so, how did you manage it long terms? I get tons of exercise and drink quarts of water but no relief. I have been using stim laxatives two or three times a week but I do not think that is a good long term plan!
Sorry for the gory detail, but advice would be appreciated.
Posted by Chairman_MAO on October 12, 2011, at 23:57:28
In reply to The dreaded C, posted by Raisinb on October 12, 2011, at 22:18:37
You've probably already past this, but how much fiber is in your diet? Have you tried Colace?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 13, 2011, at 2:36:51
In reply to Re: The dreaded C » Raisinb, posted by Chairman_MAO on October 12, 2011, at 23:57:28
1. Take a large spoonfull of Citrucel in a glass of water every morning
2. Any day when you dont have a bowel action, take two maximum strenght (25mg) Ex Lax before bed.
Posted by Phillipa on October 13, 2011, at 10:18:58
In reply to Re: The dreaded C, posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 13, 2011, at 2:36:51
I take 400mg magnesium citrate from health food store for other problems that cause this and it usally works to maintain loose stool. Phillipa
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 13, 2011, at 11:00:06
In reply to Re: The dreaded C, posted by Phillipa on October 13, 2011, at 10:18:58
Whats helped me is high protein intake.. fiber: a little maybe.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 13, 2011, at 12:48:28
In reply to The dreaded C, posted by Raisinb on October 12, 2011, at 22:18:37
Raisinb,
I try to increase my vitamin C and use an herbal preparation called Swiss Kriss. It's been around for decades and is cheap. The primary ingredient is senna, which can be strong, but they have it mixed in with other herbs to help prevent side effects like cramping or gas.
It took a few times to get my optimal dose down. (Not to much or too little.). I use that as needed. It takes like overnight to work or about that long. I find it pretty mild.
Personally, I haven't found metamucil (did someone suggest that?) useful. I guess for me the dreaded c isn't about fiber because I eat fairly well. Not counting the ice cream.
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