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

  • My dear I suffer with constipation badly after chemo I take.stool softener and senna other sometimes one week go by no result am also on oxycoðene very uncomfortable even trying to push out stools Lamido helps.as welll.you are not alone stay blessed

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