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troutpout 
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 1:54pm |
Man the things you forget about your first pregnancies ay? I'm nearly 7 weeks pregnant, and oh my god I am so constipated  sorry TMI!!
This happened to me early on in my last pregnancy, and I ended up with really nasty heamhhroids (sp?) and I so dont want to go through with that again.
Any tips? Sorry for the gross thread lol, but eeeeeeeek I need a pooooooooo!
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 2:06pm |
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It is the chemical relaxin that causes it. The bowel muscles stop contracting as much. Have listed some things that are supposed to help.
fruit
water
exercise
fibre (but only with extra water)
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 2:08pm |
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Kiwifruit!
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 2:11pm |
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relax relax relax. I find reading a book and distracting myself works. The more you try to push the more your body wont let it come out, and you will get hemaroids again. Drink plenty of water, try the kiwi crush stuff from the supermarket freezer.
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 2:24pm |
I've get this with pregnancy too. So not fun!
Get a huge variety of food with fibre in them: not just say kiwifruit, but everything you can: kiwifruit, spirilina drink, brown bread, bran, breakfast cereals with lots of bran and fibre, apples, prunes,...go hard on them and try to make sure you have something at each meal/snack that is high in fibre.
Drinking HEAPS of water helps things um soften up and exercising helps it get moving too. Try to relax as well when the time comes (don't strain!) and it can also help to 'try' after eating as eating stimulates the bowel
If it gets really bad, head to the doc before getting to the hemorrhoid stage, as eek that must hurt!
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 2:58pm |
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I seem to have the opposite problem!
I have one kiwicrush a day to make sure I don't get constipated but I find that by drinking a mug of milo every morning I'm pretty regular.
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 7:21pm |
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lactulose is available on prescription from Doc for $3 or its only $12 for a litre at the chemist you just have to ask for it's behind the counter usually. its much better than any other fibre bulking stuff, its a sugar syrup and very gentle.
i have found regular lactulose along side high fibre foods and lots of water the best, I find manderins & oranges higher in fibre and easier to eat than kiwifruit esp at this time of year. apples are also good on the run food, while driving. and Primo Xtremo a breakfast drink. Always have a cold water bottle in the car./fridge/kitchen bench etc drink hot waters as well if at work
dont eat too much white flour products bungs you up
hope my tips help
good luck its such a horible feeling!
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 8:30pm |
yuck yuck yuck - I had this too I second lactulose to loosen you up again and then lots of kiwi/prunes etc..
And maybe TMI but if you are really stuck maybe a little lubricant kept in the toilet so that you can apply as needed?
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 9:02pm |
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My MW swore by blackstrap molassess (a tsp a day) I found it in the supermarket, didn't much like the taste though.
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Posted: 26 June 2011 at 10:58pm |
Im the same - 22 weeks on and still having issues. But I just go when I feel the need and if nothing happens then I dont worry. I figured it will come out eventually, I mean, where else can it go
I try to drink lots of water and eat lots of ripe kiwi fruit.
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 7:57am |
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Kiwifruit are working for me, and prunes, and licorice :)
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 8:36am |
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Hey Troutpout- check out how much iron is in an vitamins you might be taking. I can't take anything with iron as it has the same effect. Also watch things like bread and potatoes.
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 10:41am |
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I've felt like this too, but I am (self-diagnosed) lactose intolerant, so milk sorts me out when I'm feeling a bit.. Backed-up.
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:05pm |
 WestiesGirl wrote:
Im the same - 22 weeks on and still having issues. But I just go when I feel the need and if nothing happens then I dont worry. I figured it will come out eventually, I mean, where else can it go
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Hahahahaha thanks for that WG! Maybe I can try and laugh the sh*t out!?!
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:51pm |
Wriggles wrote:
relax relax relax. I find reading a book and distracting myself works. The more you try to push the more your body wont let it come out, and you will get hemaroids again. Drink plenty of water, try the kiwi crush stuff from the supermarket freezer. |
Totally agree with this. I was going to come in and say, dont sit there for ages and push push push as it will make it worse(I know from experience) so now I just get off the loo and try and do other things, eat some porridge drink heaps of water and relax! Or go for a brisk walk, do some exercise, as that helps get things moving.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:58pm |
Not sure about remedies as such, but you know what always helps get my bowels going (not that they need any help - sorry TMI!!) : BELLYDANCING.
Great for all the abdominal muscles and really gets things moving in that area. Plus it's great for your back, and pretty much everything else! Just an idea, if you fancied a new hobby 
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 7:42pm |
Lol RJ, as I'm about as graceful as a pissed up elephant I doubt I'll get the hang of bellydancing any time soon. Though might be amusing to see me try (aka fall over).
On the bright side, after gorging myself on kiwifruit and all bran, I have finally done a poo!!! Quite possibly the most satisfying event of the month lol 
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 7:50pm |
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lol - glad you had a good poo!!!
I almost relish the idea of 'drying up' a bit...I am far to frequent all the time.
As for bellydancing, even just getting some exercises off the net or something and doing them for yourself....could be fun! Good for getting in touch with those abs too. No pressure though! I just love it!
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Posted: 27 June 2011 at 7:50pm |
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Posted: 28 June 2011 at 5:33pm |
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High fibre cereal! I have a sluggish digestive system so need to keep my fibre up or else I get into trouble!
Can't remember what my cereals called but it's similar to Light & Tasty but better. It's in a purple box with some green on it... and has some berries in it, maybe cranberries...
Also Up n Go is high in fibre ;)
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