Constipation- nothing works!

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I've been constipated for 20 days now!
I've been taking senokot for the last 12 days and Movacol twice daily for a week.
I even tried glycerine suppositories over the weekend.
Nothing!
What else can I do?
It's really uncomfortable and I have a pain in my side.
Aibu to this one of these should have worked?

This! and when it's working, you will need to stay at home. We had the poonami with a child. But after 20 days, I would consider the GP to see if you need tests to rule out anything else. are you still feeling well in yourself?

can you ring 111? or walk in centre? You tried a lot so wouldn't try to mess with all the home remedies people are posting on here.

Yes,also sugar free digestive biscuits 😋

20 days is ridiculous
Are you eating anything or on a total fasting diet.

If you're eating - imagine how much has piled up in there - then got to a doctor

If you're not eating - then there's the reason there's nothing coming out. Consider that, then go to a doctor.

Alternatively, if you're absolutely set on alternative remedies because you have some morbid fear of doctors and science, I'd suggest an enema kit. That's the only thing I know that will (eventually) soften your stool to allow it to come out.

Or lastly, take a course in mathematics, then you can work it out with a pencil ;)

Whole 1litre carton of prune juice. Worked for me after surgery last week.

Had you gone 20 days without having a shite?

Neither of which will help with impaction.

You are likely impacted and you need a prescription for something like Linaclotide once they’ve gone through your history.

You are likely impacted and you need a prescription for something like Linaclotide once they’ve gone through your history.

Please seek medical help asap, ie. NOW.
If access to 111 or gp is not immediate then I would bypass those options and present at A&E which is probably where you will end up anyway, one way or another. This is not a trivial matter and you will not be viewed as a time waster.

You sound like you have a recticil, means you have to lean backwards to evacuate rather than sit hunched forward like most people

Seriously stop dicking about and ring the doctor. Now. This is not one of those times to mess around with sweets or coffee and a fag.

You will be seriously impacted and you need to be examined by a medical professional.

I use glycerin suppositories, but as they haven’t worked for you I am not sure what else will. I think you need to see a DR. Not doing so because of work is dangerous. You could be extremely unwell if you leave it.

So movicol probably would have worked if you had taken the max of 8 doses within 6 hours. However, at this point you need medical attention to ensure you can manage the impaction this way. I’d also insist on a follow up with the gp to be referred for investigations for the constipation, sudden changes in bowel habits can be red flags and should be fully discussed.

Ring 111.

Its not even a GP thing because you wont get an appointment quick enough and theres nothing they can do, you need to go to A+E really

I had one of these in hospital after nearly a week. You can buy them from a chemist and it does work.

I agree! They were a godsend for me post birth. I have a rectocele and it’s well managed now so I’ve not needed them for years, but I will still keep a few stocked at home just in case

Glycerin suppositories will soften whatever is in your rectum, leave them in for as long as humanly possible. But it won’t do anything for the impaction higher up.

I am taking lactulose twice a day due to opioids and I’ve had to take quite high doses to get going. I tried glycerine and managed a little and one of the enemas recommended, but neither helped as it wasn’t where the problem is.

please do seek medical attention.

Unfortunately I can't take any time off work so would be unable to go to the Dr's

OP - I think you may have underestimated the consequences of constipation/impaction. I won't go into details but if you google it, I hope you will take action. Your health has to come before work. You must take time off to get medical attention.

I do hope you get treatment very soon.

This 100%. It's now the point where you need medical help op despite not wanting to take time off work. To be honest if you take enough movcol to get things moving you won't want to be at work when they do.

2 x Dulcolax, but be warned, it's brutal.

That stuff is rubbish, it was as brutal as being touched with a feather.

can I suggest that you stop with all the laxatives and seek urgent attention. This could be something serious and taking laxatives could cause a serious problem. You need scanning at hospital so they can check that it’s constipation and not anything more sinister. I hope they can sort it for you.

No it doesn’t!! You haven’t even spelt it right, are you qualified to give medical advice??
OP call 111 or present at A&E.
I’m reporting this thread for the dangerous bullshit being suggested to the OP, suggesting anyone else with an ounce of sense please does the same!

Increase movicol.

But at this point need to see doctor.

Oh I'm so glad you haven't needed them since. I swore to myself I'd never be without them now and like you I always keep a few in the cupboard just incase. Nothing else has ever worked for me.