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Hi all
Is anyone else getting constipation from Elevit? Is there anything we're allowed to take for it?
God it feels like everytime I have to do a number 2, I push so hard I think my little bubs is going to be pushed out! And when I do succeed, there's always one last bit that I can't get out, no matter how hard I strain, and it's really uncomfortable walking around, sitting, feeling it there afterwards!
Sorry for the not-so-pleasant topic girls!
It's because of the extra iron in elevit. You have two choices - change to a multivitamin with less iron, or take metamucil (it's safe for pregnancy) and drink plenty of water.
BW
Elevit is renowned for causing constipation due to the high iron levels in the tablets. I've recently changed to Elevit and it's causing havoc on my bowels so I'll finish the pack and go back to my faves, Natures Own.
Metamucil is perfectly safe to have while pregnant - either the powder or tablets. I have taken it daily since early in the first trimester as I was suffering from constipation. I know all about it if I happen to miss my daily dose of Metamucil!
When my constipation was at its worst, I took Agarol which is also safe during pregnany and generally works within a few hours. Only use this if you are well and truly blocked up though, don't use it just to help things move along a bit better.
Make sure you're eating lots of fibre, try the Metamucil and drink plenty of water. I'd even suggest getting off the Elevit and trying a different vitamin. I personally find Blackmore and Natures Own so much better. Natures Own is my fave though as it's much cheaper than Blackmores, has the same ingredients with a few extras thrown in and is only one tablet a day.
Hiya, I had exactly the same problem and found that I had to take it every second day and just take folic acid tabs on the day I didn't take the elivit. I tried everything from prunes, kiwi crush, metamusil, liqurice (sp?), kiwi fruit, muesli, weetbix, you name it I tried it but in the end I just had to cut back.
I am now able to take it most days without it getting as bad as its was so it does get better. All the best, takecare Missy.
i will try the metamucil, I already have some in my cupboard, I used to drink it every night and I felt great, don't know why I ever stopped? But I will get on to that straightaway, thanks girls!
I did find one way by accident tonight however, one glass full of oh-so-delicious passionfruit yoghurt! Within minutes of putting the empty glass down, I was racing to the bathroom! Oops! Not sure what the story is there, but geez, was the yoghurt good! I could handle that for regularity on a daily basis almost hehe!!