So after a week of no bowel movements, a catscan with negative results, laxatives, enemas, and a magnesium citrate drink, with no results other than fluid, My doctor told me that its probably stress and I should be fine and to just eat dried fuit and grains. Can anyone relate to assure me that ill be ok?! I havent had any serious pain, only random sharp pain and general discomfort since the beginning. My doctor tells me the sharp pain is musculuar so it has nothing to do with my bowel movements.
Will I go eventually? Im sitting here praying to poop! it sounds ridiculous, but im scared none the less.
2006-11-14 16:19:14 · 10 answers · asked by bones111 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I would see another health care type person. No movement in a week is really excessive. See another doctor or try one of those colon health type practitioners.
2006-11-15 05:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by sprinter_boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to be very blunt. Your doctor is an idiot. Be smart and find a new one. Any doctor that blames 'stress' for a potentially serious problem is a doctor that lacks modern, scientific, knowledge about the pathophysiology of bowel function.
If your condition is caused by 'stress' then the doctor needs to answer these questions (in detail and with no b.s.):
1) What is the mechanism? What are the biochemical and physiological pathways that are disrupted by stress? and Why are they disrupted?
2) How does the doctor know these pathways are disrupted in you? What tests did he/she perform that demonstrate this 'stress-induced' pathyphysiology?
I guarantee you that your doc cannot answer those questions without bullsh*ting you. Find a better doctor.
P.S. You have the right to ask these questions of your doctor and to expect valid answers!
Best wishes and good luck.
2006-11-14 16:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definition of constipation: confusing, incomplete, or rare evacuation of dry hardened feces from the bowels. Obstruction; stultification. Incompletion of a bowel flow can't be seen constipation
2016-12-14 07:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound very weird... but my brother in law only goes three times a month! i have no idea how he does it... but he admitted it to us... he's always been that way though. If this is something that has just come about, then i'm not sure... i'd go see another doctor, but i'm sure you'll be okay!
2006-11-14 16:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by uhhsure8701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doc is crazy! it is totally NOT normal... i suggest you change doctors at once or go for a hospital check-up :) my bowels are sluggish too, like every alternate day then i poop--sometimes it's two days before i get to poop. and i take lots of fiber, water, acidophilus, colostrum, chlorella, etc.
2006-11-14 17:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound good, i'm not sure, but i thought that unpassed waste could release toxins into the body. I would go to a specialist, or if you already are, go to a different one. Good luck.
2006-11-14 16:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by ciarrai164 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change doctors and then report your present doctor to the authorities.
2006-11-14 18:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are not ok. eat plenty of fibrous foods like leafy vegetables ,squash or pumpkins,or have an intake of food supplement that may balance your body metabolism like spiriluna.
2006-11-14 16:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by aqruipnos888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the doctor said everything is OK why worry. if you have concern see another doc.
2006-11-15 00:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're this concerned about it get a second opinion.
2006-11-14 16:21:57 · answer #10 · answered by dookied_out_nimrod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋