constipation

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Hi sorry but another post , recap I have a stomach cancer  and peretonial secondaries and also a duodenal stent.I have been prescribed paracetamol  which I take during the day and 5ml oramorph which I take  before bed although i could take it when required...I have been doing this since being in hospital  However I now have severe constipation and terrible low down pain it's like passing beach pebbles lol especially after not going for 2days , that pain is worse than the pain in my stomach and is so crippling,  what is the best way to manage this please until I can speak to my nurse next week  ....if it is the oramorph will it get better with time.

Many thanks sorry for being a pain ..

  • Hi  

    I'm really sorry to read about the pain you're in and I hope you've found something to alleviate it since you posted this message. Remember, you can always contact NHS111 for help and they will point you in the right direction if you can't reach your GP or hospital team.

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    • Many thanks for your reply. This journey is like the 400mts hurdles ...you encounter a hurdle  jump it then find another...I am getting on top of the constipation by taking Laxido ...it is nasty stuff but sort off working lol
  • Hi

    I also have stomach cancer and suffer similar side effects. I've found Dulcolax very helpful. I take them at bedtime. I really do hope that you feel better very soon and hope this might help with future episodes. Good luck with everything