constipation

March 19, 2004

Tis a chitty world we live in, so make the best of it, lol!!!

RT

Re: Constipation

> Well guys, I stand corrected.

> I guess since I myself have no problem-so far thank the Lord, and

> after my dad lost use of his legs since his spinal cord was so

> severely pinched, his doctor performed a colostomy on him so as to

> keep him from soiling himself.

> This topic is never discussed and who will ask someone else how

> regular are their BMs.

> This goes to show everyone, we are never too old to learn from

> others, and I just learned what can and does happen to some.

>

> Dawn

>

> ===

>

March 19, 2004

What kind of docotor do i need to fix this?

Rob Tille <ntille@...> wrote:Tis a chitty world we live in, so make

the best of it, lol!!!

RT

Re: Constipation

> Well guys, I stand corrected.

> I guess since I myself have no problem-so far thank the Lord, and

> after my dad lost use of his legs since his spinal cord was so

> severely pinched, his doctor performed a colostomy on him so as to

> keep him from soiling himself.

> This topic is never discussed and who will ask someone else how

> regular are their BMs.

> This goes to show everyone, we are never too old to learn from

> others, and I just learned what can and does happen to some.

>

> Dawn

>

> ===

>

March 19, 2004

Another source of the constipation can be from pain killers. If you've had a

major surgery, some of the pain pills they prescribe can turn your stool into

cement.

Bill

March 19, 2004

Ahh the things we share on this listserve!! I poop well actually

but they key is fiber. Fiber is good for the system so try to get

enough of it daily. Also apples and oatmeal cookies, they do

wonders for getting the downstairs working well again!

Last resort is prune juice ughhhghgughhhg, I'd need to be pent up

for a month before I'd drink that stuff!

-

March 19, 2004

Dawn,

You're right...we don't discuss this as often as it needs to be.

Let's do something to change this!

-- This topic is never discussed and who will ask someone else how

regular are their BMs.

-- This goes to show everyone, we are never too old to learn from

others, and I just learned what can and does happen to some.--

Chiming in on what both Rob & Dee have said, bladder & bowel problems

are often side effects from spinal injuries as well as

problems dealing with sexual function.

Blatant self-promotion: There is a place where these issues can be

discussed. It's called Adult LPs (/group/AdultLPs)

and I started it so we can have a safe, supportive place to discuss

delicate issues. Membership must be approved only because I don't

want kids there (we cover MANY topics and I don't want to play cop)

and folks must have some connection to the community.

I remember how scared and angry I was after my first lami when I lost

function for 9 months. Laurie Benz introduced me to someone who had

also gone through this and I remember how nice it was to have someone

had been there. I vowed I would not keep quiet on this issue and thus

Adult LPs was born. Come check it out. Ask those questions you've

been wondering about but too embarassed to say aloud. We have many &

varied topics so I'm sure you will find something you relate to.

Rose

March 19, 2004

There is also a stool softener that helps. ;-)

Helen

March 19, 2004

I know..such a lovely, but factual relating dwarfism subject. I too

suffer with this problem after having several lower lumbar

surgeries. But on top of that had also been dealing with acid

reflux, of which I am told is due to too much of a gas build-up

around my bladder and intestines, to where I couldn't pass it. Not

being about to let it escape is often worse than the other..ok so

that's tmi (too much information )

Doctor put me on Prevacid for the acid reflux and now I'm finding

that it's helping me to stay regular. Diet does play a big part,

more fiber like someone stated, but also daily exercise, drinking

lots of water, and not going more than 2 days without going to the

bathroom helps. And as much as I hate to admit it, eliminate or at

least cut down on the chocolate. For more info on Prevacid, visit:-

http://www.prevacid.com. There is also a list of foods on that site

to avoid.

Good luck on talking about such a sensitive subject!

Ann

> Another source of the constipation can be from pain killers. If

you've had a major surgery, some of the pain pills they prescribe

can turn your stool into cement.

>

> Bill

March 19, 2004

There is also LPsHealth to talk about this type of subject. You can

click on their link at:- LPsHealth/.

We would welcome such a subject and be very supportive at the same

time.

Ann

March 19, 2004

And the Iron pills they ask that you take. I dropped those babies

off my list the minute I came home.

> Another source of the constipation can be from pain killers. If

you've had a major surgery, some of the pain pills they prescribe can

turn your stool into cement.

>

> Bill

March 19, 2004

Maple syrup works....but if anyone can think back to all the foods that have had

the adverse effect...ie....running to the bathroom alot...then just dig out the

foods you know will get things moving. Just a suggestion.

Karin R.

Re: Constipation

There is also LPsHealth to talk about this type of subject. You can

click on their link at:- LPsHealth/.

We would welcome such a subject and be very supportive at the same

time.

Ann

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March 20, 2004

In a message dated 3/20/04 2:14:44 AM, HelenJW@... writes:

> There is also a stool softener that helps. ;-)

>

> Helen

>

This whole topic has been the most inane, moronic post I have ever witnessed

on the list.

I mean really, let's use some common sense and call a Doctor or visit an

Emergency care facility if it's that bad.

There have been dozens of responses and it's pretty bizarre that with all the

real medical issues this lists discusses, that I have seen more about

" Constipation " than anything else!

Even more inane than my own posts...

March 20, 2004

Thank you Karin,

This would explain why my parents always had pancakes or waffles

everyother day for breakfast when I was little, lol. Another possibility is

Hot Cereals like Cream Of Wheat, Malt-O-Meal, Coco-Wheat's, Farina, and good

old Oat Meal. If those didn't keep you cleaned out and running right,

nothing would. Another secret, was my mother's Prune Cake, it may sound

horrible, but believe me, it is one of the most delicious cakes you will

ever eat in your life. Carrot Cake, Fruit Cocktail Cake are two others that

will help you out. And tried and true, a good bowl of hot & spicy chili will

work pretty much everytime. Then there is always Chop Suey, usually the

vegetarian kind, Chow Mein, veggie delight too, and my favorite cure all,

Hot & Sour Soup, that will not only clean you out, but it will kill a cold

and open your sinuses too. And if all else fails, Rotor-Rooter, only joking

people, lol. But I have had friends who became compacted, and it's not funny

what you go thru to cure that, a day on an operation table and a weeks

recovery in the hospital all because of not watching your diet, can be hell.

One friend was hours from his death bed, all because of a weekend at the

state fair, he binged on junk food and nearly died for it. My Great

Grandfather's death was from compaction, so I watch myself because of it

running in my family. Our systems are like a well oiled machine, stop oiling

them and they will break down, care and maintenance and they will run

forever. So be kind to yourselves, and don't be embarrassed to discuss this

with your doctors, or amongst ourselves, because you may just end up saving

your life by finding something out that you didn't realize. This isn't

sexual, or an adult topic, but a biological function that we all need to

survive with. So why be left in the dark, talk about it, please. It's life,

without it you'll die.

RT

Re: Constipation

>

> There is also LPsHealth to talk about this type of subject. You can

> click on their link at:- LPsHealth/.

> We would welcome such a subject and be very supportive at the same

> time.

>

> Ann

>

> ===

>

March 20, 2004

Well then dear Tony you need to send your comments to the originator of this

post.

Helen ( who has seen enough crap today putting midly! )

In a message dated 3/20/04 11:18:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, Tony Soares551

writes:

> This whole topic has been the most inane, moronic post I have ever

> witnessed on the list.

>

> I mean really, let's use some common sense and call a Doctor or visit an

> Emergency care facility if it's that bad.

>

> There have been dozens of responses and it's pretty bizarre that with all

> the real medical issues this lists discusses, that I have seen more about

> " Constipation " than anything else!

>

> Even more inane than my own posts...

>

March 20, 2004

Yep, colon cancer is a very big killer! Defiantly not something to paly

around with!

Danette Baker

Spokane, WA

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