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Lack of/hard bowel movements

Posted on 9/15/23 at 4:37 pm
Posted by Julz5198
Member since Mar 2023
400 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 4:37 pm
Going through chemo right now. I am eating regular for the most part. This has to be a side effect because I used to be like clockwork in the morning. Have had to use an enema the last 2 times I had to go and even then the results were minimal. Tried stool softeners, suppositories and today the prep concoction with the Gatorade and Miralax for a colonoscopy with zero luck. I assume at some point this could be dangerous. Don’t know what to do.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35503 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 5:44 pm to
Are you going but it’s all liquid or are you just not going at all?
Posted by FieldEngineer
Member since Jan 2015
2132 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 7:21 pm to
Seriously, I’d talk to your doc.

Less serious, some Indian food could fix you right up.
Posted by BeachDude022
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Member since Dec 2006
34878 posts
Posted on 9/16/23 at 1:11 pm to
Sounds like side effects of chemo. See what your onc says about it, I’m sure he can help.
Posted by tenfoe
Member since Jun 2011
6854 posts
Posted on 9/17/23 at 6:49 am to
quote:

Going through chemo right now.


Been there. Capful of miralax daily along with a stool softener daily. It’s what my oncologist recommended. Until you get regular you may want to double it.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19425 posts
Posted on 9/17/23 at 8:05 am to
Metamucil is your friend, drink it before bed.
Posted by financetiger38
Member since Nov 2022
3182 posts
Posted on 9/17/23 at 7:47 pm to
Are you taking opiates to help with your treatment? This is a very common side effect of regular opiate use
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
28649 posts
Posted on 9/18/23 at 10:13 am to
Ask your Dr for Linzess. The lowest dose is 72mg and you can take it daily. Works great.
Posted by Dobermann
Member since Sep 2008
2032 posts
Posted on 9/24/23 at 7:38 pm to
What chemotherapy regimen are you getting?
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