My Bowels Have Gone To Sleep

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there
I have not been to the bathroom in 2 weeks was given laxatives taking 5 times a day but it appears my bowel has gone to sleep? I thought about drinking a litre of prune juice. I dont feel ill just a bit bloated. I told my mother and she freaked out at me and told me to get to the doctor asap but i dont feel ill. is it normal for your bowels to go to sleep

[Jackdaw33]

That is too long. You need stronger laxatives urgently.

[jennyjoan]

I swear by pure bran (brown colour) - it is simply brilliant. Pour it on anything liquidy. I swear by it.

PS - don't know anything about bowels sleeping but they'll certainly come alive with Mr Branny - buy it

[wolf63]

Not for two weeks. I agree with your mum. Go to the doctor.

[ubasses]

Two weeks is not normal, if you have not seen a Dr who gave you the laxatives? You could be taking the wrong type or worse case scenario there could be a blockage. Go to GP.

[Jackdaw33]

If there were a blockage he would know about it by now. I have had a few in my time and the pain is excruciating. In addition to laxatives I would recommend Buscopan, available OTC. It is a muscle relaxant and has certainly helped me in the past.

[jennyjoan]

You will probably need an enema - perhaps you need to go to A&E. Two weeks is very very long to be without a movement.

[jambutty]

Yes, I think an enema will be recommended gordie.

[anneasquith]

It depends what your normal bowel habits are, your food and fluid intake. Any pain.

[jno]

try upping your fluid intake. It doesn't have to be prune juice, water will help.

I'm assuming you're eating normally?

[1ozzy]

2 weeks, get to the doctor or at least talk to a pharmacist.

Sorry for the light hearted question.

Have they been snoring?

;-)

In all seriousness get checked out. Hope you get things moving soon.

[jennyjoan]

Too much information for some people here.

There is a hard lump at the tip of his (at backpassage) it is now a like a stone and un less you get this stone removed then rest lies at the back of the stone

I have had to prescribe about 4-5 private enemas as they are so painful. I akin/them to having whilst I never a had a baby but sure they come next. Quick as instead of writing here - to the nearest walk-in centre. OR can you try yourself with gloves. The relief you will be feeling will be second to none. xx

[cupid04]

I'd phone your doctors first thing in the morning and get an appointment. 2 weeks is a long time without a bowel movement. I'm surprised your not suffering from stomach cramps.

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe you need a decent spicy curry or two, to shake things up.

It's a change from the norm so I don't think you can dismiss it as gone to sleep. Worth getting it checked out and on the record. I know someone with regular issues of a similar nature and they take Buscopan when they can't put up with it any longer.

[queen 1954]

try kellogs all bran,high in fibre,low carb and its works wonders for constipation.

[THEMOTLEY1]

///I have had to prescribe about 4-5 private enemas/// - - I hadn't realised you were a Doctor jennyjoan, I'm impressed.

[waterboatman]

Ask your GP about Molaxole. It's on prescription.

[jennyjoan]

ha ha mottie - private as I done them myself - very painful indeed

[jennyjoan]

^^^ from Dr Jennyjoan MD LOL

[THEMOTLEY1]

It was when you said you had to prescribe them.