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wendy_h67
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9 years ago

Constipation

Has anyone got any secret formular that works for constipation. 
I am on I.V Abraxane which I was on 5 years ago. I was hoping that it would be only for 6 cycles but asking my  oncologist this week ,she couldn't give me an answer. So I take it that I'm  on it for the long haul, while its working. I guess its not too bad , knocks you around for the first couple of days but the constipation can be a real problem.  I try to eat fruit and veges but cant tolerate large meals. I have been taking coloxyl which works if I take 4 a day. Which I try to avoid and only if the constipation is getting worse.  I know it's not a very nice subject but life is a bit miserable at the moment.  On the brighter side my daughter in law came to visit yesterday and before she left she cleaned my bathroom for me and vacuumed through the house. I was very grateful. 
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago
    I tried everything when on AC chemo...it was like moving bricks...the only thing that worked was movichol...also available in cheaper generic which works a treat. I took morning and night for 2 to 3 days only then all good after. I always started a dose the day before as per oncogist suggestions. 
  • Anniepan55's avatar
    Anniepan55
    Member
    9 years ago
    As I have often found over the years, it's the side effects that can be worse to live with than the cancer. I can't go past stewed prunes and when desperate a few drops of Dulcolax oral liquid solution in a glass of water before bed. works a treat without gripes and pain. I envy you your lovely daughter-in-law, mine live too far away sadly. good luck  :#
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    Oh it makes your eyes water doesn't it!  I find apples help!  Raw apple or juice is good for constipation and stewed apple is good for helping settle diarrhoea
    Good luck and wishing you happy days
  • rowdy's avatar
    rowdy
    Member
    9 years ago
    Constipation oh I remember that painful. I used movicol this helped, I also eat bran on my cereal. now as I'm terrified of being constipated again. Prune juice and phycillan hus ( can't spell that one) you can but from supermarket or chemis.
    Good luckt
  • MartineB's avatar
    MartineB
    Member
    9 years ago

    My naturopath was appalled at my ‘regularity’ so she suggested Apple Cider Vinegar.  One teaspoon in a glass of water (quarter filled), three times a day, 20mins before meals.  Must say, it does work for me – started off taking it twice a day and now down to only once a day, first thing in the morning.  I drink this thru a straw to help the ‘medicine go down!!!”

    I had finished all my treatment when I started this so you may need to check with your drs in case the vinegar interferes with any of your medication

    What a lovely daughter in law you have :)

    Wishing you success 

    Martine





  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    9 years ago
    You can cope with the big things, it's the little hassles that drive you mad!! Anti nausea medication while having chemo caused constipation. As I wasn't nauseous at all, my oncologist finally stopped them, but in the meantime prunes, prune juice, figs and yoghurt helped a lot. I find a large handful of almonds is useful too. Good luck!