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kerri19
Aug 1, 2008, 05:44 PM
I have been consitpated since 25/7/2008 I have tried everything e.g senna tablets, eating plenty of fibre, drinkning a lot of fresh orange juice. I feel really bloated and I have ran out of ideas what do you recommend. I am only 19 and I'm a female. I had appendicitis and I had an operation to remove my appendics on Tuesday. Help !:(

J_9
Aug 1, 2008, 05:47 PM
This is most likely caused by pain meds and/or the appendicitis. I don't know if you have it where you have, but a product called Miralax works wonders. A natural relief is dried apricots, purchased in any produce section.

letmetellu
Aug 1, 2008, 06:26 PM
If you have been taking any type of pain reliever before July 25th there is a great chance that this is the problem. Some pain relievers are notorious for causing constipation, especially one called Hydrocodon. The Miralax that was mentioned above is the best thing I have found for me. I take a lot of pain medicine and I had to have something and this is the best I have found. It does not make you go but it makes it easier for you to go.
I hope it helps you.