Constipation relief

This is quite embarrassing, but I’ve been struggling with constipation and am now getting haemorrhoids. I’m using cream and started taking constipation relief tablets from Asda, but they seem to work a little bit TOO well - I’ll take one and have diarrhoea the next day, so don’t take any more and then go straight back to being constipated. Feel like I need a bit of middle ground - can anyone recommend a stool softener?

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Go to your doctor! Don’t buy any medication without speaking to your doctor as some tablets can be harmful to you and baby.
Lactulose is the usual relief they suggest but make sure you consult the doctor first x

Try lactulose, or orange juice, prunes, dates as a natural softener xx

See the GP - I had awful fissures with my first due to constipation. They can prescribe Laxido or Movicol which are softener drinks and really help! ☺️

Yup. Talk to your gp, bearing in mind that you might need to change the laxative a couple of times
I was first prescribed Molaxole.. and like in your case it worked a bit too well, not causing diarrhea though, just toilet breaks 6-7 times a day.. 🤦🏻‍♀️
I was then given Lactulose (AND glycerin suppositories just in case)
Lactulose seems to be working milder, but still effectively.

Magnesium supplements!!!!! I got some from Wild Nutrition and they’ve absolutely saved me! Lactulose caused me hell - they can give you gas and my god it was 2 of the worst days of my life until I realised what was causing it! 🤪

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