Gastrointestinal system in stasis.

[Steel Maiden]

Sorry if I don't type right but I keep having meltdowns because I can't go to the toilet. It's been three days and I've tried lactulose, effervescent salts and Dulcolax.

I didn't even get the mild cramp-like feelings after Dulcolax and I don't even feel like going at all.

I have almost no bowel sounds whatsoever. I normally get bowel sounds during the day but except for a couple I've had nothing for three days.

I have IBS and I take clomipramine. I had the dose increased of clomipramine for 3 days but then I went back down to the original dose. That was 5 days ago. I came off daily haloperidol and onto PRN (haven't taken any today though) as it was causing more problems than it was solving.

I am aware that clomipramine and haloperidol can cause constipation, but it's been 5 days since I underwent the changes.

I have no appetite whatsoever and it just feels like my gastointestinal system has gone into stasis

Sorry i cant type anymore im going to have another meltdonw

[not_so_insig]

I think that you should see a doctor Oly as you have said no medication for this problem has worked especially as it's been a while. It's best sorted ASAP as you could be making things even worse by waiting.

I suspect that others will say the same as I can't think of any other solutions that you haven't already tried.

[Steel Maiden]

I eventually went to the loo this morning and did a lot. But I'll be going to the doctor anyway as I only go to the loo when I take multiple measures.

The GP surgery terrifies me but this is important. Although I'm limited as to how much I can handle without bring told to leave.

[Leo Pard]

Prune juice is good for constipation.
I was in hospital in June and hadn't gone for a week despite all of the medications they gave me, my mum gave me a small glass of prune juice and I was totally cleared out in a couple of days.
As it's more natural, it doesn't tend to hurt so much when it comes out either.
Good that you are getting checked out, definitely carry this along, just thought I would mention the prune juice as it might help in future.

[sherlock holmes]

When I get really constipated like that nothing works except a suppository, or in extreme cases a laxative enema. Though usually just having movicol keeps me regular. I hope you have gone to your GP.

[Steel Maiden]

Thanks all.

My GP prescribed me Movicol. My mum is bringing the meds to me this afternoon.

[Gofeen]

and eat lots of fruit and fibre.

[Steel Maiden]

I already do. I am vegetarian.