CONSTIPATION--problem with so many of our drugs

sas-schatzi

This thread will talk about constipation. The nemesis of cancer patients. If you post helpful information make sure to identify that all recommendations should be cleared with your doctor. Preferably, your Gastroenterologist (GI doc) or Primary Care Physcisin PCP). Cancer docs, I would say that this isn't there strong suit.

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Description of normal defecation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7pf0uFRfTQ

Page 10 description of Laxatives, emollients, stool softners, and usage dangers: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topics/781867?page=10

Page 12 has a Question list & treatment plan to discuss with doc. Used several times as reference, I decided page 12 had so much info on it, I'd link it here.

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topics/781867?page=12

NIH National Cancer Institute : Gastrointestinal Complications–for health professionals (PDQ®)

http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/constipation/GI-complications-hp-pdq

Link to rectal Issues thread: http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?foru...

Link to main BCO board thread: http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects... http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition/during_...

Amusing Five Constipated Men

Puns are welcome, not often we get such a situation that is more worthy.