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05/24/2008 09:33
fuzzycatblack
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 I take ALot of medicine for my Bipolar Lithium, Risperdal, Lamictal etc... Since on meds I am unable to do number two which is painful and makes my bladder go into overdrive having to pee around the clock because the poop is stuck does anyone else have this problem or can give me suggestions on being regular again.

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05/24/2008 09:39
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 That is a miserable problem. Warm prune juice...I promise it works. It is a natural solution. Also, increasing the bulk in your diet, whole grains, fruits and veggies. Lots of water and watch the salts.

Laxatives should be cleared with your doctor and pharmacist...some can cause meds to be ineffective as they are absorbed in time-released form in the intestine.

Hope this gets better for you soon.

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05/24/2008 09:44
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 Thanks I'm definitely going to try

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05/24/2008 09:51
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"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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05/25/2008 03:44
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 Norma is right, lots of fiber, water, and prune juice, fresh fruit will clean the pipes too, and as silly as it might sound Chinese food, with the cabbage in it will clean my clock for me.. they have those softeners for the stool, but since it is a medication you would need to pass it by the doctor first..
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05/25/2008 03:59
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 I have not had this problem with pshychiatric meds, but I recently started taking 2 fish oil capsule per day. It seems to have the effect you are looking for, and is natural. Fish oil is also good for you. It's great if you have high cholesterol, etc.
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05/25/2008 09:08
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 Carmen...no wonder I always have that problem with chinese food I thought it was just me. LOL

I have the constipation problem too but it goes back and forth about every three to five days... I'm going to try that fish oil thing...
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05/25/2008 11:34
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 The 3 things that Dr's say ward off constipation::::

1. drink lots of water

2. eat lots of roughage

3. exercise your butt off








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