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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: Ken Shelmerdine on January 26, 2007, 05:33:52 AM
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Since I started visiting this site I have never read any posts refering to a certain problem which is an issue as far as my clinic is concerned. Perhaps it's not a problem elsewhere or the reason it is not discussed is because its's too personal. I'ts something that is created by PD and the effect is to inhibit fluid drainage. What am I refering to? CONSTIPATION!! I seem to get consantly asked by my home sister (whose young enough to be my daughter) how often I pooh! How enbarrassing! Is it an issue in the US and Canada. Just reply yes or no, I'm not asking people to go into detail. ::)
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They ask me this too, but I don't have that problem...
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When hubby started PD 9 years ago they told him to take stool softeners if he needed them. Not to use harsh stuff like exlax or anything like that. Told him that most people on PD needed to take them. Once he started hemo didn't need them anymore. When you are on dialysis be prepared to answer personal questions!!
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Constipation can be a problem (especially for those on PD) cuz it can eventually cause peritonitis, i was on a stool softener but no longer need them, if i have a problem "going" then i just heat up some prune juice and take that down, that is what is most effective for me...But definetly talk to your neph or PD nurse and let them know you are having this problem before it turns into something worse...Good luck Ken
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It's a problem for me. I got my tube put in Monday, but we haven't been able to drain. They xrayed me today and my catheter is pointed up at my right shoulder being held there by (ahem) poo. They are hoping the catheter will settle down to the bottom when the softener/laxatives start working. I hope so. I'm going to be really bummed if they have to redo it. :-\
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lol... Yes Constipation happens with PD. I took a stool softner once aday and when things went normally, i stopped... when I noticed I needed a little extra help I started taking them once a day again. ;D
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Yes, they ask me too. And they made me stop taking iron pills because they said it could cause constipation and that would already be a problem for me. So far, it hasn't been, but you're right, they do ask a lot of embarrassing questions. That gives me an idea for another thread.....
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Well there ya go! A good reason to be on hemo. I have the runs! Imodium is my friend! I would not mind being plugged up for a few days!
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Its actually better to have more than a good regular run. The center nutritionist suggest I should use mild laxative and guess what my phosphorous count plummeted. Remember especially for those of us who don't urinate all that much its very important to get things out anyway we can.
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Well, here's something I've never been asked! I'm on PD and have not had "that" problem at all. More fiber?? How about strong coffee in the morning? That usually does it for me. This brings up something I've wondered for a long time: how can medical personnel stand others' BODY FLUIDS?!! Oh, well, stream of consciousness -- I just remembered that when I was on hemodialysis, some elderly patients had problems with controlling their sphincter and the result was called by the techs "Code Brown." :o
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OH my gosh....a tread about pooh! This truly is like one big happy family to talk to! Now I KNOW I can come to you guys with ANY problems/questions! :clap; :2thumbsup; :beer1; :grouphug; :thx;
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yep-now everyone knows wayyyy to much about each other!! Just kidding-this is an excellent place for a frank discussion.
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How about the opposite?
How about having the runs for months following a transplant? Anyone experience that?
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How about the opposite?
How about having the runs for months following a transplant? Anyone experience that?
Yes. Many immunosuppressive drugs that were used in the past and present are known to manifest major GI disorders.
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I had a problem with constipation when I was full 24/7, but now that I'm dry during the day I don't ahve that problem anymore, thankfully!! lol Good topic, though!!
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:2thumbsup; Well! that got that out in the open then! Thanks for all your posts. Prune Juice; Goofynina I'll definately try that.
Trust me to bring things down to the lowest common denominator lol!
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:2thumbsup; Well! that got that out in the open then! Thanks for all your posts. Prune Juice; Goofynina I'll definately try that.
Trust me to bring things down to the lowest common denominator lol!
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I hope it works for ya Ken, I find that when i heat up about 8 oz. (prune juice) and then drink a little bit of water to really get it in my system is most effective :2thumbsup; Good Luck Buddy
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So then I shouldn't get upset when people tell me "You're full of shit" :o ;D
But honestly Ken, talk about what ever you want on this forum. We have even had people talk about "people on dialysis using the service of prostitutes" Here is the link: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=138.0
Basically nothing is "Taboo" on this site. :o
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Owner/Admin
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So then I shouldn't get upset when people tell me "You're full of shit" :o ;D
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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My problem is the exact opposite! I do drink coffee, which certainly keeps me 'regular'
but I have NEVER had a problem with constipation, but I have with the runs! It's very
irksome, too!
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Zach...no.
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How about the opposite?
How about having the runs for months following a transplant? Anyone experience that?
No, but I am on a stool softner and a phosphorus supplement which is a laxative, so sometimes my stool softner has to be stopped or cut back.
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Here in the UK they're OBSESSED with bowel movements! As a PD patient I had to take 4 senna tabs every day and also some hideous medicine called lactulose. I'm on HD at the moment, but hoping to get back onto PD soon, but I 'm not missing the grilling you get every time you see one of your team about 'How often?' and questions about consistency!!! Seems like this is less of an obsession in the US!!!!
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'How often?' and questions about consistency!!! Seems like this is less of an obsession in the US!!!!
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After reading all the posts this is exactly the impression I get. Does our beloved NHS have a pooh obsession? and yes not only do they ask how often I then have to discuss the consistency with them. Jesus give me a break! lol. :Kit n Stik;
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:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Perhaps you could type out a full report to take in to them so they could just slip it in your file. Get creative. One month you could do it in ye olde English, another time in cockney slang and so on. A variety of fonts could also contribute to the reader's pleasure and some months you could attach an appendix of photos.
You do need to give this the full respect it's obviously due.
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or take pictures on your cell phone and share them
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Maybe I'll mail one to the clinic in a shoe box or something. :sir ken; :rofl;
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or take pictures on your cell phone and share them
Twirl do you have a fetish we don't know about? :rofl; :rofl;
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Maybe I'll mail one to the clinic in a shoe box or something. :sir ken; :rofl;
WITH MY HOSPITAL NUMBER ENGRAVED ON IT!!!! :rofl; :rofl;
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One of the things I've found is that among people with the same problem, ain't nothing taboo! When our support group gets together, we talk about bodily functions and other things at the drop of a hat! I had the constipation problem for a while, started taking stool softeners, and then after a while when I decided to get on the transplant list, I started riding my exercise bike every day. Haven't had a problem since.
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if I have a fetish, it is not about poop :rofl;
changed too many diaphers in my life
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I think you should have photos to show the people so interested in your poops
that would shut them up
look this photo is from Oct.3 at 6:34 am
then came this larger one at 9pm
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Maybe I'll fax one to them! :rofl;
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Put it in a paper bag and put it on their doorstep, then set fire to it!