Advice regarding hemorrhoids and chronic constipation - Bowel Disorders Message Board

TiredOTired · 08-29-2008, 11:09 AM

I have been diagnosed as having IBS with constipation. As a child, up until I became pregnant at 23 I actually had the diarrhea form of it. Once I was pregnant, until now (at 37) I have had chronic constipation. I have had to use enemas and fiber, and stool softeners and laxatives--for years. I of course have then built up a tolerance for them and am having a harder and harder time going. I developed hemorrhoids when I was pregnant as well that I still have. I only have one small one inside, but have them outside-I think. Basically, when I am very constipated my hole gets very swollen and itchy and or full of pain. I am anemic and need to figure out what to do. My gastroenterologist didn't seem very impressed by my hemorrhoid as he only saw me when I had the small internal one, and externally, everything looks ok unless it has been several days since I have gone. I only go about once a week and am miserable most of the time. I actually don't eat a lot as I can't get rid of it. I take fiber daily and a stool softener as well. What should I do? Any thoughts? I am in pain and discomfort today (external hem) and would like to not have to deal with them anymore but know that if I can't get regular, it would be a waste of a procedure anyway. Ideas?

shoshik · 08-31-2008, 09:10 AM

I'm quite sure that by now you know about the benefits of prune juice by treating constipation. In general, if you adjust your diet and eat 80% alkaline forming foods and only 20% acid forming foods you should resolve the problem with constipation. Acid forming foods and drinks are causing constipation and causing weak veins, while alkaline forming foods are helping with digestion. Soda, coffee, black tea, alcohol is all highly acid forming, therefor, the best you can do is to eliminate them from your menu. Drink good quality water, by good quality I mean water with a pH of 7.5 or higher. A tb spoon flax seed oil ( linseed oil), rich in omega-3 fatty acid, mixed with yoghourt in the morning should also help. Flax seed oil acts as a buffer for excess of stomach acid, and sooths irritable bowel disorders. All medications are acid forming. If you're on medications before taking flax seed oil check for possible interactions. Furthermore, if you are on medications , check if you can replace them with natural treatment options. I'm having MS, not moving, and had constipation for many years. I succeeded to have daily bowel movement with the change in diet. As for the hemorrhoids you may try Rue Care Oil.