Chemo and constipation

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Suffered from day one with constipation tried three different laxatives. Try to eat fibre and drink water walking a bit difficult as I’m on EC atm and as feeling breathless and dizzy , I take thyroxine any help please 

  • Dates, prunes, coffee and lots of water

  • I thought I had replied! I wrote a whole thing but in summary, lactulose and senna worked a treat. 
    my consultant also recommended melon. 
    I have prunes in my morning smoothies too! 
    Also have a look at yoga poses for constipation if you can’t get out for walks. They’re usually lying or sitting so easy when you have low energy! 

  • I can recommend the lactose but it took a couple of days and uncomfortable for those days. Id been stuck for 5 days.

    Also talk to your chemo/emergency team if no luck. They are there to assist.

    I also take thyroxin but not had issues, however dizzy and breathlessness could be something to talk to the team about team. Better safe than sorry.

    Good luck!

  • I’ve been struggling with constipation also. I’ve found only lactulose is the most effective.