WEIGHT GAIN AND CONSTIPATION - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

CINDERELLA · 02-15-2001, 03:47 PM

Due to medication I have gained weight and suffer constipation. My questions are: Does constipation cause weight gain, will the laxatives (senoket) make the weight go? Thanks for any suggestions.

ChrisAnn · 02-15-2001, 10:22 PM

Hi,
I would not suggest that you use a laxative for weight loss. I suggest it only for occasionally use. I would suggest rather that you increase your fiber, either thorough the foods you eat or though through a fiber supplement. Also it is important to drink lots of water and get moderate exercise. God bless, Chris Ann

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auntjudyg · 02-16-2001, 07:50 AM

I agree with the previous reply. Try tackling the constipation by drinking more water/liquids and increasing fiber intake.

Good luck!

CINDERELLA · 02-18-2001, 02:37 PM

THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT. I AM MOSTLY VEGETARIAN AND EAT A LOT OF FIBRE, UNTIL I TOOK MEDICATION I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH CONSTIPATION OR WEIGHT GAIN, I AM WEANING OFF MY MEDICATION TO SEE IF THAT HELPS. I AM NOT USING LAXATIVES TO LOSE WEIGHT I JUST WONDERED IF THEY HAVE THAT ABILITY. THANKS .

lillylove90 · 02-28-2001, 08:43 AM

if your constipation is getting out of hand than you might want to see a doctor. i have been having problems with this for about 8 months and i have been to numerous knids of doctors to try and find out what is wrong. i go to see the gastreonologist (or something like that) today. my regular doctor says that i just think i am gaining weight because i am so bloated from not going to the bathroom, but i know that that is not right because i have been monitering my fat percentage and it has definetly increased. you can take a laxative to see if that clears it up but no more than a few times or it could end up totally screwing up your bowels. you could also try taking mineral oil for a bit. its kinda nasty but it might help you out and get things going again. hope this helped.