bowel issues....TMI

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Registered: 12-18-2006
bowel issues....TMI
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Sun, 06-10-2007 - 1:24pm

Hey Ladies!

Okay, so I've NEVER had this problem in my life! According to my LMP I'm 5w3d (according to O, maybe a couple days less than that) along and I can barely stand from the constipation I'm experiencing! It even hurts to pee because I have so much rectal pressure! I'm freaking out because I really have never been in this much pain from something like this before. Is it normal this early on? Is there anything I can do or take to help? My boobs have also stopped hurting which is freaking me out. I'm just a ball of mess and worry! Help!

Thanks so much!
Emily

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Registered: 01-07-2007
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 2:15pm

Hello Emily,


I'm sorry that you are having so much discomfort right now. It is very normal to get constipated during pregnancy. I have had the same problem with past pregnancies so this time around I eat a bowl of Bran Flakes every morning, drink tons of water, and just eat more fiber and it really has helped me.


As far as your breast not being sore anymore I wouldn't freak out about it. Symptoms come and go this early. They might start hurting again in a couple of days.


If your constipation doesn't ease up just to be on the safe side you might want to call your OB/GYN. Again, I'm sorry for your pain.

 

 

 

 

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Registered: 06-08-2006
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 5:57pm
It is very common. I can feel your pain, literally I ended up in labor and delivery because of the pain, my Dr. recomended benefiber, it has worked miracles, it is taste free and completely dissolves in water, hope this helps!
Mika
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Registered: 11-06-2005
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 7:30pm
I'm so sorry!