Chronic Constipation

I too had cancer and have suffered chronic constipation... I have tried Miralax and due to the company going over the counter they gave me generic anf that did not work as well. The dosage of powder too was ovwewheminf.I have tried colon cleanses that guarantee cleansing and bowel movwments as well as deoxification. Nothing. Everything becomes impacted along with the food that has been consumed. Enemas and colonic only left me bloated and in pain.Laxatives are of no help either. Hot teas offer relaxation but no bowel movements. Castor oil offers some releif but it take 4 TBS.!!! Epsom salt makes me throw up etc etc...I have currently been given GENTILAX from Mexico. I take 3 tablets at nite and I have several bm's a day then turn to diarreah in the evening. I hae not been able to ge...

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I am a 20 year old female. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with "chronic constipation." I have a bowel movement probably 1-2 times a week. I have had 2 colonoscopies and a flex sig done, and everything appeared to be normal. I have tried every remedy there is: fruit, fiber, laxs, stool softener, enema, exercise, and nothing seems to do the trick. Recently my dr started me on Linzess. I have been taking it for 2 weeks now. So far my bowel movements have not improved while taking Linzess. I spoke with my dr and they suggested that I add miralax to my daily routine along with Linzess. I have not had any improvement with my bowel movements while taking miralax and linzess. Can anyone give me advice or their input? Has anyone else had the same issues? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE!! P...

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I have been suffering with chronic constipation with Colon pain and major bleeding, I understand what hymroids are.. But my pain is so intense I am unable to walk, I have gone to multiple doctors seeking help. I am always told the same thing. "you have hymroids" I get a script for suppositories, (they don't work!!!) With that being said I have ended up in the ER.. The pain is crippling,.. I tell the ER doc my problem, he writes me a script and says I need to see a GI doctor. So I get my script and I read that this helps if you have over active bowl issues... I wish... Why would I be prescribed this medication if I suffer from constipation? ## This medication can actually help reduce the pain your experiencing due to this condition, until you can see the specialist for furthe...

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I am suffering from chronic constipation for the last 30 years coupled with gas problem. I have possibly all available medicines like pan -40 mg, zintec-150 mg, Razo-20 mg, some laxatives etc but of little use. Is endoscopy the only option left in my case. Kindly advise me . ## I have suffered from chronic constipation and IBS for most of my adult life. Since my hysterectomy, and gall bladder surgery, my condition has worsened. I have been tested for Chron's Disease and that was negative. I was recently referred to a GI Specialist, who initially started me on Amitzia. I had very uncomfortable side effects, including abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and nausea. He then switched me to Linsza. When I take the Linsza, I honestly cannot get off of the toilet for several hours, due to consta...

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I have cancer in bones, kidney and liver, I started the patch 11 months ago but was never told how strong it was, my worst side effect has been chronic constipation.I am now on 12:5mcg per hour. And in Order to start my new chemo I need to get my constipation under control.tried to go off 25 patch in dec2013 for 11 days but was just miserable.needed patch at first because of 2 broken vertebra and rib,because of cancer. cannot have bowel movement on my own any more even with 5 laxatives including CREEPY relistor inj's. and miralax 2 times a day and stool softener. I regret fentanyl totally. ## Hello, Bob! How are you? Have you tried using fiber supplements? When I had a similar issue, while on pain management, I found that taking fiber supplements worked better than anything else to ...

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Been on 90 mlg. methadone for 6 months, having severe constipation. Looking for something to help my opiate addiction that doesn't cause severe constipation. ## Hello, Iceman! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. However, all opiates, inducing those used to treat addiction can cause constipation as a side effect. Along with the risk of being habit forming, the FDA lists their other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Have you consulted your doctor? When I was on pain management, I found fiber supplements helped a lot with this issue. ## i also have chronic constipation.. every time my doc. gave me syrup or some tablets.. but when i stop using that.. again i face the same problm.. what should i do...

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Peristaltic contractions stopped by opiod or oxycontin use can be alleviated with use of this new medication which unblocks the pain receptors in the intestines. What is it called, Terpin?, Torpin? Tarpin? ## Hi Suze54, Based on your description, I think you might be referring to Terpin Hydrate w/codeine. Terpin hydrate is an expectorant, commonly used in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis as well as other upper respiratory tract conditions. However, it is commonly formulated with an antitussive (e.g., codeine) as a combined preparation. I'm thinking perhaps it was most likely the codeine in it this preparation that helped alleviate those pain receptors in the intestines. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Terpin hydrate Details Any thoughts on this being ...

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I am unable to move my bowels from taking Exalgo and other opiods that I have taken for my chronic pain. I have tried taking drugs like Movantik and Amitiza that are supposed to relieve opiod constipation but they have not worked for me. Neither has more fiber, Colace, prunes, miralax etc. Anybody have any amazing remedy??? ## Very sorry about the problem you are having. I've been there, when taking opiates, but increased fiber intake helped me. Have you tried enemas, or suppositories? There are some available via prescription, and some over the counter products, since they are inserted anally, they work directly on the hardened stool. The FDA lists the typical side effects as including irritation, cramping, and diarrhea. Beyond that, you may need to go to the ER for treatment of th...

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Is this fentanyl medicine dangerous or safe? Please advise me immediately. ## It would be helpful to you I believe to read the other discussions on fentanyl. Especially the fentanyl withdrawal post. Good luck to you. ## Whether or not any mediation helps anyone can only be discovered by trying. When speaking of Fentanyl, it is a very strong narcotic pain medication, as such, yes, it can be dangerous. It can also cause side effects such as nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## Verwon, If you are talking to me I would like to thank you. I don't want to take something that will get me knocked out. I just want my chronic pain to ease up. It did work with the oc's but when they changed them I was surprised how I was going throu...

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Pain relief for chronic spinal arthritis for opoid tolerant patient ## Hello, David! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. What opiates have you tried? Fentanyl may be an option, if you've exhausted the others. It's the most potent one available and is usually prescribed in a skin patch that is changed every 48 to 72 hours. It's an idea you could discuss with your doctor. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## Thanks Version. Let me explain a little more about what has happened. I went through chemo for stage 3 lymphoma a year ago and since that time I have fractured 2 vertabrael in my spine. The firs...

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On oxycodone-acetaminophen 10/325 4 times day. It was also combined with Fentanyl 100 every 72 hrs. I asked to be taken off Fentanyl as it's very expensive. My Dr prescribed then Methadone HCL 10 mg 2 tabs every 8 hrs. This combination doesn't work as well. What's my other choice? ## If the Oxycodone is helping, you may want to speak to your doctor about trying it, by itself. It's available in various doses, without the added Acetaminophen. Morphine is available in the time released formula and the generics for it as usually not too expensive. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Does anyone else have any ideas ...

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I got hurt serving in Afghanistan so I got medically discharged it was on morphine while I was in the service until I got out now they put me on Vicodin 10 and then they put me on tramadol and it does nothing for me I have done every type of treatment and nothing works how do I get them to just let me have what works ## Hello, Garu! How are you? Thank you for serving our country and I am very sorry that you were injured. Are you seeing a VA doctor or private physician? That might enable someone to provide you with better ideas, since you weren't specific which doctors you're dealing with. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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what drugs are long acting for chronic pain ## There are several on the market, the ones most commonly used are 12 hour time released version of Morphine and Oxycodone, sold under the brand names MS Contin and Oxycontin. They are both narcotic medications: There is another narcotic called Fentanyl, it is sold as a time released patch, under the brand name Duragesic. These all, of course, require a doctor's prescription and carry common side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Do you have any other questions? ## im wondering if demerol is time released for chronic pain

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I live with severe chronic pain for 3+ years, degenerative disc disease, cervical spine. Life is at times and quite often, hell. I don't know how else to describe it and the worst if the constipation from the percocets. Are the fentanyl patches a reasonable alternative to percocets? Do they cause constipation? Should my doctor consider prescribing me patches to try? Cannabis by the way has helped me reduce my opioid intake my 75%. Do a search for beyondthc and find out the facts. Unfortunately my pain is more severe and so a combination has helped me do this major reduction, however the constipation is still a problem. Help! ## Hi Tudo, Sorry to hear about your complications with Percocet. From what I could gather, Fentanyl patches list the following gastrointestinal related side ef...

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my mother has cancer and she is in alot of pain .She will not take morphine is dilaudid a good med for her so she dose not have to be in pain all the time but still be able to get around without being to ...lets say buzzed and do some of her daily things ## Dilaudid contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, it is also pretty potent, so it may also cause the high, buzzed feeling. However, such side effects should start to taper off as her body adjusts to the medication, which usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks. She may also experience drowsiness, nausea and constipation. You can learn more about the active ingredient here: Another analgesic she may want to consider is the Fentanyl patch, its time released, so it works over a period of 3 days. Has her doctor made any other suggestions? ...

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I have had major back surgery. I had 4 fusions. I have 12 3" screws in me. I'm still in chronic pain. What is a good slow release pain medication for the day and something at night when I get home? ## Hello, Josh! How are you? There are actually several available, such as Oxycontin, which contains a time released formulation of Oxycodone. MS Contin, which is a time released formulation of Morphine and the Duragesic patch that contains the narcotic Fentanyl. These are narcotic analgesics, so they have the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Those are all options that you may want to discuss with your doctor. What are you currently taking? ## Much thanks for your response and info. I'm on ...

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I have been on Morphine ER, Oxycodone 20 mg x 4 daily for breakthrough! At the same time I took 120 mg of OxyContin in England, so it’s not the gel hysingla, I’ve used fentanyl patch! Everything from tylox, Norco, Vicodin etc! My doctor put me on 80mg hysingla with NO breakthrough medication! This does NOT last 24 hrs as it says and I need something for the breakthrough to function! ## How long have you been taking it? What were you taking before the Hyslinga? More details would enable people to provide you with more details. You might not be on a comparable dosage. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and headache.

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is opama effective for pain control and or help with depression. I am 45 years old and need to get off narcotic pain med ## What is Opama? ## What is opana??? ## Opana contains the active ingredient Oxymorphone, which is a very potent narcotic analgesic. As such, it does have the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Opana details here. Is there anything I can help with? ## Oxymorphone er only terribly increased my pain, and additional oxycodone couldn't overcome it. So I went back to alternating oxycodone with tramadol, which does work.

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It's the only thing that will give me pain relief all day and its affordable ## Hello, Jon! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're in pain. Yes, any doctor that has a license to prescribe medications can prescribe it for pain, the only restriction is when it's being prescribed for drug addiction. However, many will not do so, because it carries a very high risk of being habit forming, as warned by the FDA and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the best pain medication for a Person who has a chronic muscle disease and is in chronic pain. ## Hello, Angela! How are you? There really is no particular best medication that I can tell you. There are many available and it really depends on your body and what works best for you. Some people require really potent narcotics to get their pain under control, some do better with other options. What medications have you tried and what type of doctor have you been seeing? The FDA warns that narcotics carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation.

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