Constipation

Good morning,

My husband is on oral morphine and has had constipation for over a week.  The pharmacist told him to take Lactulose which hasn't helped.  The Registrar suggested Senna but told him if that did not help to see his GP.  I cannot get an appointment with the GP and have been told to take him to A&E.  I cannot possibly take him to A&E with constipation, they will laugh me out of the unit.

Could you please suggest something that I can buy?  He is drinking water and has eaten prunes, nothing is working and he is feeling sick.

Thank you.

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  • Hi Lynnet, I am sorry your husband is suffering from severe constipation.

    I had an awful time with my bowels during my chemo and the nurses gave me Laxido. They are sachets that you mix with water. I was told that for severe issues you can take up to 6 a day but you would need to check that out.

    With regard to taking him to A&E, they would treat this as a serious issue and certainly not laugh at you for bringing him to the department.

    Good luck to you both x

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  • Hi Lynnet, I am sorry your husband is suffering from severe constipation.

    I had an awful time with my bowels during my chemo and the nurses gave me Laxido. They are sachets that you mix with water. I was told that for severe issues you can take up to 6 a day but you would need to check that out.

    With regard to taking him to A&E, they would treat this as a serious issue and certainly not laugh at you for bringing him to the department.

    Good luck to you both x

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