Hi I am 10 weeks pregnant and on occassion
I have been experiencing some abdominal
pain its right around where your appendix
would be but its not a constant pain it
comes and goes and its not really all that
painful. I have also been experiencing
some constipation maybe it has something
to do with that. What can you do for
constipation in pregnancy because I know
you cant take fiber pills or laxatives.
Please help me!
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Idony
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Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1609 Location: virginia beach, va usa
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Posted: 04-27-07 14:30pm
drink fiber, get some extra exercise
who said you cant take fiber? if your doc
said no then go by that, but my doc said i
could take fiber if needed. call your doc
and see what he/she suggests
as for the pain, ive had appendicitis
before, that doesnt sound like
appendicitis to me (it could be but it
doesnt sound like it) appendicitis pain
starts all over then localizes to the
right side, the pain is ususaly constant
and unbearable, and only gets worse with
time
call you doc or go to the er if it gets
worse, even if it ist appendictis it could
be something else that is not good
~alicia~
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Megstar2001
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Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Red Deer
Posted: 04-27-07 15:36pm
I didnt say I couldnt take fiber I said I
cant take fiber pills...big difference. I
had to have fiber pills before becuase my
bowels were screwed up and I still have
the box here and it says not recommended
for pregnant women. So thats why I said
that. I know I can take fiber but not a
supplement. Thats what I meant. And yes I
will ask my Dr whats good for me take for
constipation!
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Mommy35
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Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3165 Location: Vacationland, USA,
Posted: 04-27-07 15:42pm
You should check with your .O.B before you
take anything. If you look at the
instructions on most medicines it says
pregnant and nursing women should not use
unless directed by a physician.
I had constipation when I was pregnant
right up until my 36th week or so. Drink
lots of water and eat foods that promote
good bowel function. Have some prune juice
and some bran flakes.
It's one of the great joys of pregnancy
for some.
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Idony
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Posted: 04-27-07 15:51pm
when i said *take* fiber i ment
suppliments
like benefiber, surfack, colace,
metamucil, citricil, and milk of
magniesia
those are things my doc said i could take
if it got really bad
obvioulsly also try to get more fiber in
your diet
it even says on tylenol not to take it
during prgnancy, but its widly known that
you can take it
do talk to your doc before you take
anything though
~alicia~
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Mommy35
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Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3165 Location: Vacationland, USA,
Posted: 04-27-07 15:56pm
Idony
wrote:
it even says on tylenol not to take it
during prgnancy, but its widly known that
you can take it
Exactly...they don't want you taking
anything without checking it out with your
doc. The drug companies don't want
lawsuits if something happens.
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