Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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LadyDeb 07/07/2014

A delicate issue...constipation. Up until a few weeks ago I was very regular. But now I only "go" every couple days or if I do it's a small amount. I'm wondering if it's the Neurontin?

I take Metamucil capsules, but for every 3 capsules I need to drink 8 oz of water...which makes me so full.

Any thoughts or advice? Thanks so much.

~Debbie

jhoof 02/23/2016

I have been dealing with this same issue for months now. My doctors have had me try different medication that are suppose to help with making a bowel movement with a day. I still cant make one. I go once every week to week and a half.

Athenapks 02/23/2016

Yes, my pain Rx will cause me to have bouts of constipation.
I've talked to my doctor and he advised me to eat more veggies, fruits, fruit juices, more water, whole grain cereal, white or brown rice instead of potatoes, etc. Drinking bottle of water everyday.
Moving my body, walk if I am able.

marsharebel 02/24/2016

Hang on everybody. I'm about to change your lives. A very long story short, go and find a SQUATTY POTTY. This simple device fits along the front on your toilet. Yes, I said device. When you have to 'go', pull it forward and place your feet on the top. It raises you legs and puts your body into the correct "elimination' posture.

We've never been intended by our creator to sit on a chair to poo. We squatted down and TA-DA, this puts your colin into the perfect position.
I saw one of these somewhere and promptly forgot about it. Recently, I rediscovered it online and immediately went to Amazon to order it.
Go to Amazon and read a few of the reviews. They convinced me.

I got mine 3 days ago and this thing has changed my life. All for the good. This thing is The Bomb, People.

I also take senna as prescribed. Things are working much, much better now.

Abotsd 02/27/2016

I'm a. Miralax girl. Never fails me. No bloating, no cramps, healthy bowel movements. I know it's the IBS, and the meds. Used to suffer terribly from constipation. My first dr. didn't help me at all. Years later I saw a good gastro guy, and solved the problem.

marsharebel 02/27/2016

I've never tried it. I think of it as kind of slimy. Is it like that?

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