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AnneH
October 24, 2007 - 12:23pm
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Don't know if you are still
Don't know if you are still retaining some stool and that is causing the problem. Sometimes I use a Fleet enema and that will clear things out. But if it is just the rectocele itself giving you that feeling, it might be something that needs to be managed overall with your general POP program.
ATS
October 24, 2007 - 1:10pm
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Hi AnneH
That feeling did remain a couple of hours after my BM this morning but did eventually pass and today hasn't been too bad a day. Feeling pressure on my bladder at the moment with a stingy sensation at the opening but this is happening a lot over the last few weeks.
I will start trying to drink a lot more and include more fibre in my diet.
A
AnneH
October 25, 2007 - 9:29am
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If stingy sensations at the
If stingy sensations at the urethra are a new symptom, UTI is always a possibility.
Yes, more fiber and water, and even stool softeners on occasion, are a life saver for me... makes all the difference in my symptoms to avoid hard stools.
mom30
October 25, 2007 - 9:50am
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Ground Flax Seed
I've been making smoothies every morning.
This is what I put in:
Vanilla Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
1 Teaspoon Psyllium Husks
1 Bananna
1 Scoop Protein Powder
Pomegranite Juice
Ice
It does help you go regularly and relatively easy. It tastes good too. It's a good way to get a good amount of fiber in.
ATS
October 25, 2007 - 11:04am
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Hi ladies,I had a good
Hi ladies,
I had a good clear out this morning - I went 3 times! The first was not easy and scared the pants off me and then my IBS kicked in and I had two loose movements after that. I just feel soooo different down there now. Not sure if some of this is psychological or not but its not pleasant.
I bought some Fibresure today - its a new thing here in the UK and is a natural way of making sure you get enough fibre in your diet. I thought I would start by just taking 2 capsules before bedtime - the stated does is 2 capsules up to 3 times a day. You can also buy it as granules and add it to cooking or your drinks.
I haven't had that feeling in my bottom today so I guess I emptied by bowels properly this time but my bladder feels uncomfortable. I did have a UTI which was treated and I was in and out of the toilet all day long. That has gone now but I think where my cervix is sitting right on top of my bladder and putting pressure its irritating things and I do not know how to help it.
Thanks for the tips.
A
ATS
October 26, 2007 - 4:12pm
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I think I will have to try
I think I will have to try adding something to my diet. I haven't had a BM today and I usually go everyday. I am sure the stress of all this isn't helping at all but I need to keep myself regular so I don't get so worked up about getting constipated.
Will have a large glass of water before I go to bed in a minute and hope that helps things along a bit in the morning.
goldfinch1
October 28, 2007 - 11:41am
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Managing Daily Elimination
Hi ATS:
I'm been dealing with sluggish bowels and constipation all my life, and I'm now 58, so I feel like I've learned a few things over the years. Here are some tips:
1) Drink plenty of water. I have a desk job, and keep a big glass of water on my desk all day long. On weekends, I keep a filled glass on the countertop, and take a drink whenever I pass by. It's amazing how fast your body can get dehydrated if you're not careful.
2) Make fruits and vegetables a priority. Make sure you eat them at every meal, and that they take up more room on your plate at dinner time then the meat & potatoes.
2) Count your daily fiber grams. Most people have no idea how much (or how little) fiber they eat in a day. After comparing every cereal on the market, I found one that I feel is one of the best: Kelloggs ALL-BRAN with Extra-Fiber. It has 13 grams of fiber in 1/2 cup serving. I have a bowl every morning with a 1/2 a sliced banana and some blueberries. It is wonderful! I try to eat at least 25 grams of fiber a day. You can also make bran muffins out of the cereal.
3) Every night about 2 hours before bedtime I drink a glass of water with 2 teaspoons of Metamucil, which is a 100% natural psyllium fiber product. It helps with the fiber intake and also to keep me regular.
4) Finally, since I developed my uterine prolapse about 3 months ago, I now take 2 Colace tablets before bedtime. They help to keep the stool soft, which means NO PUSHING.
I don't get as much exercise as I should, but that certainly will help you also if you are able to find the time.
I just returned from a week vacation. Going away has always been agony for me, for any disruption in my daily routine seems to make me 'not go' daily. However, I took my cereal with me, bought bananas as soon as I got there, and continued with everything else as above. And I was so happy that I was regular every single morning (even twice a couple of mornings). I also made sure to carry a bottle of water in my purse everywhere I went.
Hope that my tips help. If you're not used to eating alot of fiber, go easy at first until your system becomes used to it. Maybe some other people here have some other tips. Good luck!
Goldfinch