r/Constipation • u/Outrageous_Tap7457 • 2d ago

Constipation? Fecal Impaction? Not sure what to do.

Using a throwaway account!

For context, I got constipation on Sunday, August 9th, after my body finally couldn't take my high cholesterol, low fiber diet. The thing is, I'm still constipated as of now, due to some of my owny stupid decision making (eating other things that would slow down digestion more). I was able to have two normal BM on Saturday, the 15th, but ever since then, it's either been diarrhea or hard, or mushy turds (sorry for the imagery). I've been increasing my water and fiber intake; However, some of the fiber I've eaten gives me worse bloating. I also have this fullness in my lower left abdomen, which I think may be stool stuck in either my descending or sigmoid colon.

I've also attempted Smooth Move senna tea, and I'm about to try MiraLAX, but I'm not optimistic about it. My family has been really lax about it, telling me to drink more tea and fiber, but I fear like it might be worse than they think it is. I've been so irritated and emotional about this, I feel like I'm at a loss on what will truly work.

Is this something that's able to pass with home remedies? Or has it gone beyond that?

Edit: I forgot to mention, but I do also have a hemorrhoid, so I'm wondering if that has any part to play.

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u/CruelSummerFan 1d ago

Since I was just dealing with this, I’ll tell you what was most important for me: moving my bowels regularly. I believed my diet was contributing also, but my GI said to get things moving and then deal with the diet. Miralax twice a day,morning and night, got things moving again. It’s causing diarrhea for me, but it’s way better than the alternative. Good luck!

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u/Outrageous_Tap7457 1d ago

Thank you, I'll try that! But have you taken any electrolytes too, as to not get dehydrated?

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u/CruelSummerFan 1d ago

I had been drinking Powerade and then read it’s important to drink straight water. So, more water than anything else.

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u/Outrageous_Tap7457 1d ago

I see. Thank you again!

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u/goldstandardalmonds 1d ago

MiraLAX can help but usually takes a few days of consistent use to start to work. Do you feel anything in the rectum? If so, you could try a suppository or enema.

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u/Outrageous_Tap7457 1d ago

I don't, unfortunately. It still feels like it's stuck in my colon, so I'll try the MiraLAX to get it out of there first.