How to relieve constipation caused by Prednisoln?

[JamielovesKU]

Ok so the Dr. has me on high doeses of Prednisoln 60ml in the beginning and 50ml now I have been suffering constipation for about 2-3 weeks now. I have gone but not enough and it seems like the more I eat and drink the more bound up I get. to the point where I get really really bad cramps that enventually forces me to go. I am wondering if there is anything I can take or eat thats high in fiber that can help. I heard many horror stories that if I take laxitives long enough the body will start to rely on the laxitives and I won't be able to go without them. I've also heard that if a person is constipated long enough they can start to puke up shit. and or have to have surgery. I AM NOT LETTING IT GET THAT FAR! Also, what can happen if I just stopped taking the Prednisoln and not wean myself off of it? What can happen? Thanks for any help and advice!

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

I had a nurse recommend this to me " Miralax " i have took it with no side effects
it takes up about 2 days to work with some people might be less or more but i
would choose this over any other laxative ,, I was kind of scared to take cause
that's just me but once i took it i had no complaints... Also make sure you drink
plenty of Water. Original Vegetable juice such as V-8 .. I have a history of
lower bowel obstruction they have no link to what causes it with me but i been
in the hospital this past May and had that plus Acute Gastritis i was sick ugh
but i do wish you good luck at finding the right stuff to help with your constipation

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[BellePepper]

Have you called your doctor?

[JamielovesKU]

No :L

[BellePepper]

Okay don't you think this is a good time to do that?

[JamielovesKU]

Yea... I just forgot to mention that little detail last time I was there...

[BellePepper]

I'm sure.

[JamielovesKU]

True story

[codyccc]

Could try enemas

[JamielovesKU]

I thought about that but I dont think I would have the guts to do that :L

[codyccc]

Why not it just water

[JamielovesKU]

I drink lots of water throughout the day but to no avail :(

[codyccc]

Well be carful constapation do to pain killer use is what killed elvis

[JamielovesKU]

Elvis died of constipation? I thought he overdosed on sleeping pills?

[codyccc]

Nope was found on the bathroom floor pants down with 4 different pain killer on his system

[JamielovesKU]

Ouch...