oxycontin and constipation

[shane]

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

[NurseInPain4Life]

shane wrote:

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

powder free latex gloves and vaseline was what i ended up having to do in the end. i know it sounds gross but sweety its alot less uncomfortable then those stimulant laxatives out there.

[Yepper]

nothing really works that i have found. I just dont go for several days and then one day i make up for it all but it aint easy-

I do Milk of M, Senna, etc and most of the time no effect.

[susana]

shane wrote:

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

Be careful of what this woman says....she has robbed many innocente personas of their dinero....she say that she can help you, and then she take your money...be careful....susana regalos

[diana]

shane wrote:

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

A prescription anti-constipation liquid called: Lactulose (or enulose is the generic) is fabulous for constipation! I couple of teaspoons of this, and a few senecot and you can become quite regular....

[Oxyconman]

Also a diet high in fiber helps. I have been taking 160 mg a day for 2 yrs. and deal with the constipation. I have tried everything. I participate in clinical research studies testing new meds to help opioid induced constipation. Some company is going to hit paydirt when they get it right. The pain killer suppresses your muscles and nerves that cause bowel movements.(you dont feel like you gotta crap)but sometimes you can sit and try and massage up and down the muscles on each side of your spine about the top of your butt crack (about 6 inches up and down) this helps stimulate a bm.

[NurseInPain4Life]

susana wrote:

<quoted text>Be careful of what this woman says....she has robbed many innocente personas of their dinero....she say that she can help you, and then she take your money...be careful....susana regalos

Shane is a mans name and now you are accusing him of being a her..........WOW....can we say gender blind.....or maybe just misinformed, or confused about who ripped you/your friends off. Oh and please be very careful who you are slandering. b/c he/she can sue the crap out of you for deflamation of character.

[aubry54]

try glycerin suppository works really well without the wait

[donkey]

If he can find him...Trust no one...

[jumpman23]

lactulose works well.....i always forget to take it.......i know that sounds stupid and im open for sum1 to say......"so do you ever froget to take your oxy?" hahaha

i am very sick of the mini poo balls! they need the lactulose built into the oc lol

[drsandy]

Miralax works well for me. It can be purchased over the counter.

[DRIGGS]

shane wrote:

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

THE BEST I HAVE FOUND IS A HIGH FIBER DIET AND 1 STOOL SOFTNER PER DAY

[Regular in St Paul]

2nd vote for Miralax, I take Glycolax which is a generic for Miralax. Not sure if I will be able to get another script since Miralax is now OTC. That s.hit works!

[Oxyconman]

Miralax is like a bomb going off in my stomach but it doesn't make it out. I am also lactose intolerant so tell me more about this lactulose, does it contain lactose?

[john henry]

shane wrote:

I have been on Oxycontin for almost 4 months now, before that percocet, then the hydrocodones. I have really bad constipation I take dulcolax and that stuff is rough on the stomach. any advice would be appreciated.It is scary when you have to make yourself go and its like releasing pool balls!

Prune juice man, and lots of it....

[john henry]

Oxyconman wrote:

Also a diet high in fiber helps. I have been taking 160 mg a day for 2 yrs. and deal with the constipation. I have tried everything. I participate in clinical research studies testing new meds to help opioid induced constipation. Some company is going to hit paydirt when they get it right. The pain killer suppresses your muscles and nerves that cause bowel movements.(you dont feel like you gotta crap)but sometimes you can sit and try and massage up and down the muscles on each side of your spine about the top of your butt crack (about 6 inches up and down) this helps stimulate a bm.

Maybe we need to design a toilet seat that stimulates our butt muscles.

Maybe electic shock, kind of like...shocks the shit out of you..:) I've heard that before..lol

[jumpman23]

k im in need of some help! the lactulose is makingmy stomach hurt like hell! any other meds i could get that could make me more regular? i take 2-20mg and 1-40mg a day and its pluggin my rite up.

[john henry]

jumpman23 wrote:

k im in need of some help! the lactulose is makingmy stomach hurt like hell! any other meds i could get that could make me more regular? i take 2-20mg and 1-40mg a day and its pluggin my rite up.

Prune juice and dried fruits, plums, peaches..ect. They will work. Drink an 8 oz glass of prune juice three times a day. Eat the dried fruits a couple times a day, about four pieces each time. This works.

[jumpman23]

holy crap thats alot of prune juice and dried fruit.....are you trying to convert me into a prune? im already a gimp to begin with, with all these injuries. im jk. thanks for the tips john henry

[john henry]

jumpman23 wrote:

holy crap thats alot of prune juice and dried fruit.....are you trying to convert me into a prune? im already a gimp to begin with, with all these injuries. im jk. thanks for the tips john henry

Your welcome. If you still have a problem use a supository every few days....Hell to be on pain meds, ain't it!