My mother in law has pancreatic cancer. Right now she is so impacted they may have to operate. In the meantime they have her on a regimen of meds hoping to avoid that. Are there any tips/tricks to get things 'moving'? It's too far up for digital removal. And you can imagine the pain.
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T. Calderone
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Hi, I'm really not qualified to give medical advice. This can be tricky since your mother in law has cancer. Since today is Friday, I would hate to see her suffering through the weekend. Can you phone her doctor and ask what can she use?
I recall needing to use a drink called magnesium citrate the day before getting a colonoscopy. But that might not be the right thing for her. We do have a GP who posts here and here's his thread:
http://www.bluelight.org/vb/threads/762492-I-m-back-(for-good-this-time!)-GP-advice
I recall needing to use a drink called magnesium citrate the day before getting a colonoscopy. But that might not be the right thing for her. We do have a GP who posts here and here's his thread:
http://www.bluelight.org/vb/threads/762492-I-m-back-(for-good-this-time!)-GP-advice
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Hey KV...No doctor or nurse, but PhD in constipation (pain has debilitated)
A few things...
Warm enema w/some lubricant in solution/Massage abdomen gently during. It may take several attempts. Assume a muslim prayer position.
If she's not throwing up, Magnesium Citrate liquid. I'm given this along with Dulcolax pills when I'm blocked. I also take larger doses for colon prep. It's citrus flavored. Pour over crushed ice and sip 1/2 a bottle. My nurse saved my life with this cocktail in the hospital.
Miralax I don't think would help, because it takes a while at start-up.
Can she swallow LINZESS? It's capsule prescription. It works like Miralax, drawing water into hard, dry stool. It's a miracle, too.
Bless her sweet heart. I know this misery (sans PC) as only those who have experienced it. Oh, I weep for her pain.
PLEASE ASK for LINZESS or one of the other new meds for OIC.
A few things...
Warm enema w/some lubricant in solution/Massage abdomen gently during. It may take several attempts. Assume a muslim prayer position.
If she's not throwing up, Magnesium Citrate liquid. I'm given this along with Dulcolax pills when I'm blocked. I also take larger doses for colon prep. It's citrus flavored. Pour over crushed ice and sip 1/2 a bottle. My nurse saved my life with this cocktail in the hospital.
Miralax I don't think would help, because it takes a while at start-up.
Can she swallow LINZESS? It's capsule prescription. It works like Miralax, drawing water into hard, dry stool. It's a miracle, too.
Bless her sweet heart. I know this misery (sans PC) as only those who have experienced it. Oh, I weep for her pain.
PLEASE ASK for LINZESS or one of the other new meds for OIC.