I can go for as long as 2 mos w/o going to the bathroom and then when I do, I get stomach sick, sweaty, a bit light headed. Sometimes I feel that way for a few minutes and then have the feeling of going, yet when I do it realyy wasn't worth the pain effort and energy I had to put into it. I have gained weight but I know my stomach is extended. This has been going on for quite a while now. Dr's prescribe fibers OTC meds and so on but I don't want to bandage the problem I want to fix it. Any ideas
2006-09-25 05:09:36 · 6 answers · asked by confused 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Fiber is not a bandage - it is an important treatment for many bowel problems. You need to change the way you eat drastically! But first you should see a gastro-entrologist, as your bowel may have been damaged by your low-fiber diet.
If you check out okay, eliminate meat and sugar from your diet and try to eat as little "white" food (pasta, potatoes, white bread) as you can. Raw fruits and veggies, whole grains, beans, and any brightly-colored food (carrots, yams, blueberries, etc.) are all important. This may not sound especially appealing to you if you have been living on meat and starch/sugar, but you're killing yourself with your current diet, so just get over it.
But don't do anything until you see a COMPETENT doctor and tell him/her everything about your problem! The above is ONLY if the doctor says it is safe to have a high-fiber diet!
2006-09-25 05:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a specialist. NOW. It's not normal not to move your bowels for 2 months. It's downright dangerous. Do your doctors know how long you've had this problem and how serious it is? You may have an intestinal blockage, and if so, you need immediate attention. Please don't wait.
2006-09-25 05:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First be sure to see your doctor and that he knows it has been so long. It may just be you do not get enough fiber in your diet or you may have a blockage.
2006-09-25 05:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have bowl movements at least once everyday. what are you eating? junk food? whens the last time you seen a vegetable? until you get to a specialist try changing your diet to wheat bread. eat a salad everyday for lunch. cut down on processed foods.
2006-09-25 05:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by yngmssluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, seriously go to the doctor NOW!!!!,because your poisoning your insides and that can led to death. I know someone that happened to 3 years ago,and they went to the doctor to late,and they removed all the waste inside.Then he was hospitalized for weeks, and his fingers and toes became black,a sign of dieing.Before he died ,he said that was very painful.Go now if you want to live.GOOD LUCK!!! GO ! GO ! GO ! GO ! NOW!!!!!
2006-09-25 05:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Da..KINGizHeRe!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a gastro doctor. Have that taken care of and let them know everything.
2006-09-25 05:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by DA MASTER 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋