Laxatives

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socktastic · 20/04/2016 06:55

So after spending 45 mins on the loo this morning with the most horrendous stomach pains, I've decided to give in and accept that I may need laxatives to help me out. I'm 30 weeks tomorrow and have managed the whole time without and probably shouldn't have!
I'm worried about them though - do they make you need to run to the loo like diarrhoea? I hate doing number 2s at work. (DH thinks this is crazy and prides himself on his 10 minute dump breaks at his work)
What are other people's experiences?

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winchester1 · 20/04/2016 07:03

If you are already blocked I'd get a glycerine suppository (from the chemist) and use it at home as it will get things moving.
Are you already having flax seed (crushed a couple of desert spoons a day) and lots of water. If not I'd try that before laxatives.

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socktastic · 20/04/2016 07:18

I think I'm drinking enough but haven't tried flax seed. Where would I get that from?

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JellyBaby26 · 20/04/2016 07:20

Have you adjusted your diet? I'm sure you have but I always like to try natural things before medical!

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socktastic · 20/04/2016 07:23

Yeah, I've made sure to eat more fibre and fruit and I'm drinking more water. I think the dietary changes definitely made a difference. I've not had so much fruit recently though so that could be a reason for this mornings 'episode'.

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JellyBaby26 · 20/04/2016 11:21

Apricots work for me as does sugar free and diet drinks but I think that might be my sensitive tum!

winchester1 · 20/04/2016 12:40

You can get flax seed at the supermarket in mine its near baking and dried fruit. Dried apricots helped as well.
And lots and lots of water esp now summer is here.

cheapredwine · 20/04/2016 20:59

Movicol won't give you the trots but you might still need to do a poo at work. Don't use senna - generally not regarded as safe in pregnancy. Lactulose is safe but less predictable and is more urgent a feeling of needing to go NOW.

Smile150 · 22/04/2016 14:41

You could try fybrogel you can get it on prescription or from chemist and it's safe for use when pregnant. If provides you with more fibre to help ease constipstion

hownottofuckup · 22/04/2016 14:43

Check which are safe,I was advised by pharmacist just to use prunes and a little prune juice. Worked a treat!

cheapredwine · 22/04/2016 16:43

Lactulose, Movicol and Fybogel are all safe

Liskee · 23/04/2016 22:45

I've just got lactulose on prescription and it has worked wonders for me in a very normal, very regular way!!

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