Constipation

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Hi. My wife is really suffering badly from constipation. She has been given laxatives etc. to help her but they aren't working. She is also in a lot of pain and is frightened that her tumour could burst due to her applying pressure. Anyone else having or have had the same problems and, if so, how did you deal with it?

Thanks

Mr Mac

T_21 over 4 years ago

A glycerine suppository works wonders

Kareno62 over 4 years ago

Hi Mr. Mac. I think you need to ring and speak to someone about this. Can you contact her Colorectal Support Nurse? If she is in a lot of pain and worried that the tumour may burst then you should maybe go to A and E.

The nurses on here are also available 0808 808 00 00 for advice so please speak to someone and see what they advise

Please let us know how she gets on

Take care

Karen x

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

Mr. Mac over 4 years ago in reply to T_21

Thanks Prof.

Mr. Mac over 4 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Hi Karen. Thanks for your reply. I will do that ASAP. x

FormerMember over 4 years ago

I also suffer badly, was prescribed Dioctyl by Oncology Doctor, and they worked after about three days, hydration is extremely important as chemo does cause dehydration, hope this helps, you need to contact the oncology team responsible for your wife, using the 24 hour contact number you should have in her treatment record booklet

Mr. Mac over 4 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thanks Astridian. Take care

SG007 over 4 years ago

Hi Mr Mac

I too struggled with constipation. I was prescribed Laxido daily and it keeps everything flowing. For me it’s the one that’s worked the best. As all the others said hydration is the key. I found drinking Luke warm water easier than cold whilst I was on chemo.

hope your wife feels better soon

Mr. Mac over 4 years ago in reply to SG007

Thanks SG. She had the same problem when she was on chemo re anything cold. She's now began her Radiotherapy and her the nurse warned her that she might now have problems with diarrhoea. Bloody typical.

Take Care

SG007 over 4 years ago in reply to Mr. Mac

I know, if it’s not one it’s the other! I’d swing from one to the other really badly until I worked out what worked best for me. Took a while but I got there in the end. Always keep a packet of Imodium handy!