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It's "just" constipation...

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anotherday22 · 24/04/2022 20:54

I feel awful. Lethargic and tbh quite unwell. I'm never unwell but I really do feel ill this time. It's getting worse. Family say try this or that (as if I've not thought of it) and you'll be fine. It's "just" constipation.

I've been to the GP and midwife who have been kind and I get their situation - that so many laxatives are just not tested enough so they are reluctant to prescribe stronger things.

...the thing is it's not "just" constipation. It's making me unwell. Making me worry about my baby and I'd just like it to be treated with a little more care. If I had sickness I feel this would be different. Maybe I'm hormonal but I suppose I'm just reaching out here because it feels quite frankly like I have no one else just now.

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melcalfe · 26/04/2022 00:12

Also what works for me is a hot (tea hot) glass of water with 1/2 or 1/4 squeezed lemon - have that first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

The hot water really gets things moving and softens the stools. It's great for those not wanting to drink coffee in pregnancy.

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