Anyone tried lactulose?

[mackinnonka]

Even before being pregnant my bowel was pretty slow, regularly using meds to help things along a bit, GP wasn't all that helpful so just self managed with over the counter stuff.

Since being pregnant it's like I have no poop at all! I am pretty sure I am doing all the right things, good varied diet, plenty of fibre, loads of water, exercise, relaxed clothing but even still I feel so 'bunged up' and bloated. I went to the pharmacy and they suggested I tried lactulose which I have been taking twice a day for a week now....not seeing any drastic improvements other than it makes me pass wind 100 time more than before!

I've also got a jumbo box of fybogel but I never found that particularly useful before pregnancy so it's not helping much now.

Anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

Sorry if TMI!

I'm taking it atm to try and keep things soft as I'm suffering from piles I've been taking it for just over a week and I am still trying to find the right dosage. I have settled on 2 x 15ml per day. I am not constipated though, just need to keep everything very soft so as not to aggravate the piles. I think if you are having trouble going you should go back to the doctor and get something on prescription or else up your dosage.

Lactulose and Fybogel didn't do much for me. Movicol slightly better, but it has been glycerine suppositories that have really saved me in both my pregnancies.

Yes, lots of people have. I was on lactulose and fybogel throughout pregnancy, and for 6 weeks after (3rd degree tear - you do NOT want to get constipated!!). Also obviously drink lots and lots of water and have tons of fruit and veg!

Also had to be prescribed an enema before I knew I was pregnant not sure if you're allowed them when pregnant, but looking back that was my first pregnancy symptom! How glam.

I tried to buy glycerine suppositories at the pharmacy but when I mentioned I was pregnant (currently 10+5) they told me I couldn't use them and all I could get was lactulose....

I am taking 2x15ml a day at the moment, its just not making much difference to frequency

I was prescribed enemas in pregnancy - they're absolutely fine, but they do prefer you to try "softer" options first.