constipation driving me nutty

[puppies]

I am normally suffer the opposite from constipation so i am finding it hard to deal with. But since being pregnant every day its getting harder and harder to simply have a decent poo (sorry TMI). I am trying to drink as much water as possible but because I work in city and drive on a usually very heavy in traffic freeway home, I usually have to stop drinking my 3pm and try and catch up when I get home. I cant eat fruit cause I am fructose intolerant and prunes, apricots and nuts make me sick as well. I am thinking of trying metamucil is that ok for pregnancy? What have your experiences been with this product?

Thanks, I am keen to hear from anyone about this!

[visitor1]

Never worked for me...the only thing that did was Coloyxl with Senna and its safe for pregnancy. I lived on it when pregnant with #2!

[Sammiejane]

have you tried lactulose or agarol? available at the chemist.

we use to pour 15mls of lactulose into a medicine cup followed by 15mls of agarol on top - (it resembles a c*ck sucking cowboy) and then serve it to our patients for a laugh! it works gently too

[puppies]

Thanks I might try that cause I suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) I really need to try the most gentle approach. How long does it take to work. I usually like to get my number 2 over and done with in the morning so was thinking if i had something that I could take at dinner or before bed it would help for the morning? Last thing I need is something to start kicking in while I am sitting in the traffic. My worst nightmare!

[2CheekyMonkeys]

metamucil is safe as is benefibre.

[Skyeblue]

Try a bowl of all bran in the mornings...works wonders for me!

[HOPRAH]

I use Normacol Plus. Both my Dr and my Naturopath suggested it. It doesn't send you racing to the toilet or anything. It's nice a gentle. I use it about twice a week. This constipation really sucks!