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    Jun 2, 2013, 12:43 PM
    I have not pooped in 2 and a half weeks
    I haven't pooped in 2 and 1/2 weeks.. It's starting to get uncomfortable, but this is normal for me I NEVER pop! Why? I have gastritis if that has anything to do with it I've been in the ER for it (gastritis) I've told them about the poop problem and they really didn't say much. I know it's not normal, please help. Thank you.
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    Jun 2, 2013, 12:48 PM
    The ER doesn't usually deal with diagnosis. They are there to help with any problem you come in with, but for an existing issue, you need to see your family doctor, who will refer you to a specialist if need be.

    You really need to see your doctor.
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    Jun 3, 2013, 08:08 AM
    No sh!t eh?

    I just really wanted to say that. See a doctor. When you do poop, where is it on the Bristol scale? (Google it if you need to.) I am just curious if you just get REALLY constipated or what. But see a doctor, get referred to a gastrointestinologist or a gastroenterologist.
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    Jun 3, 2013, 12:35 PM
    I have gone to the doc but they don't really say anything...
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    Jun 3, 2013, 12:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jumppanen View Post
    I have gone to the doc but they don't really say anything ....
    Um, and this was the topic of conversation?

    Have you eaten dried prunes and dried apricots?
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    Jun 3, 2013, 12:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by CravenMorhead View Post
    No sh!t eh?

    I just really wanted to say that. See a doctor. When you do poop, where is it on the Bristol scale? (Google it if you need to.) I am just curious if you just get REALLY constipated or what. But see a doctor, get refered to a gastrointestinologist or a gastroenterologist.
    But I don't even feel the need to go. Like it doesn't bug me.
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    Jun 3, 2013, 12:50 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Um, and this was the topic of conversation?

    Have you eaten dried prunes and dried apricots?
    Yes and nothing . I've stared to think maybe my body just doesn't need to ? Idk
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    Jun 3, 2013, 12:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jumppanen View Post
    Yes and nothing . Iv stared to think maybe my body just doesn't need to ? Idk
    You've tried OTC laxatives? An enema? Ask for a referral to a gastroenterologist.
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    Jun 3, 2013, 01:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jumppanen View Post
    But I don't even feel the need to go. Like it doesn't bug me.
    It's starting to get uncomfortable
    It doesn't bug you? You said it was getting uncomfortable. So either it's uncomfortable, or it's not bugging you.

    Either way, we can't diagnose online. If this is a concern, which it obviously is since you posted about it online, you'll need to see a doctor. I don't know a single doctor that wouldn't worry when a patient hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 1/2 weeks and is feeling discomfort because of it.
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    Jun 3, 2013, 02:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    It doesn't bug you? You said it was getting uncomfortable. So either it's uncomfortable, or it's not bugging you.

    Either way, we can't diagnose online. If this is a concern, which it obviously is since you posted about it online, you'll need to see a doctor. I don't know a single doctor that wouldn't worry when a patient hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 1/2 weeks and is feeling discomfort because of it.
    What I meant to say is I don't feel like I need to go poop. Like but my stomach does hurt sometimes. And I have not taken any kind of laxative pills or anything. Is there any bad side effects to them?
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    Jun 3, 2013, 02:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jumppanen View Post
    What I ment to say is I don't feel like I need to go poop. Like but my stomach does hurt sometimes. And I have not taken any kind of laxative pills or anything. Is there any bad side effects to them?
    It depends on your medical conditions. I wouldn't take a laxative unless recommended by a doctor, especially with your diagnosis and constant constipation.

    Really, you need to see a doctor, and tell him/her what's going on. They can't help you unless they know. They can't help unless you tell them what's going on. They're not miracle workers, they're human, they need you to give them the info that will lead to a diagnosis and therefore lead to getting help for the condition.

    You need to see a doctor, and that's really the only advice anyone on this site, or anywhere else online, can tell you. We can't fix this for you, only a doctor has a chance to do so.

    Good luck.
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