laxatives

Hi again Gena.

The two common over the counter laxatives are Dulcolax or DulcoEase and Senokot. You can get liquid versions as well as tablets so the liquid might be easier to get down him. If he is totally averse to medication then try giving him a couple of kiwi fruits a day as they can promote bowel movements and if you can get him to eat Greek yoghurt with them even better as this will improve the gut biome and help soften the stools. Also pineapple helps to break down protein and can alter the stool consistency.

It must be so difficult for you Gena so make sure you look after yourself.

Good morning alwayshope . and thank you for replying ,last night was a bad night and i think i got just a couple hours sleep. i’m grateful for your quick response ,,,i’ll get my daughter to pick some up this morning ,,,l was nervous of giving him over the counter ones ,,,as the last thing i want is the complete opposite of how things are ,,,,if you get my meaning , Hope You have a good day . 

These are both recommended by the NHS. They can take 2/3 days to work. For faster relief then a pharmacy can supply an enema but I think it better to try the more gentle approach first. My husband has a dose in the evening if he needs it, maybe for a couple of days and this sorts him out.

Hi Gena7.

Good morning sorry to hear about your husband's current problems with his bowels.

Yes you could also try Lacoste as I have used that with good effect in the past.

I have also used Senocot which has always helped.

I also find drinking plenty of water with juice helps get things moving quite quickly.

I do hope that this helps????

Prostate Worrier.

Good morning Prostate Worrier.

Just for clarification - Lactulose (made from lactose) is a synthetic product. Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products but is not used as a laxative per se because it can raise the blood sugar levels, which Lactulose doesn't unless used long term. The Dulcolax is gentler than Senokot which acts to increase peristalsis (gut movement) so Dulcolax is the first option.

Hi Gena

i recently had my prostate removed and was told to try to eat foods that wouldn’t make me constipated, to that end I would have a drink of fresh orange juice at breakfast and one in the evening plus something like a satsuma during the day. For me, this kept me regular and going to the toilet was pretty easy and I don’t recall ever having to strain during that period where I had to be careful.

I don’t know if this will be of any use you, I’m not saying do this instead of medication, it’s just what I chose to do.

Best wishes to you & your husband

John

Hi Gena, I’ve found licorice very useful, not Bassetts Allsorts but rather Pontefract Cakes.

Good luck, Dave

hi again , thankyou i got the Dulcoease  and the Dulcolax , i will give him the ease one to try first , thanks again , 

hi i appreciate you getting back to me , i bought the Dulcoease and Dulcolax today as suggested by Always hope ,  but i’m have made a note of your suggestions , and thankyou for your advice , 

hi ,alwayshope , that’s the one i purchased today ,  for natural movement ,