Can laxative make constipation worse(read)?

I’ve been constipated for 2 months. I can hardly poop and when I do only a little comes. My life is miserable from this! I already drink tons of water, eat bran, fibre, ect. I took 1 laxtive and it did NOTHING… but I could have up to 3 of them. I’m just worried it will make my constipation worse and do nothing still if I have full dose! Should take 3?!

Answer #1

Laxatives are supposed to loosen the stool, not make it worse. However, two months is a long time to be suffering through this. You really need to see a doctor - you may have a blockage or a twisted bowel.

Answer #2

Take all three with a HOT beverage such as coffee, hot chocolate, or hot tea.

Answer #3

At 16?

Answer #4

If tht doesnt help, see a doctor

Answer #5

Ok, I’ll try. Thanks

Answer #6

Ohh, you can also put some epsom salt in some coffee, hot chocolate, or hot tea & drink tht,

Answer #7

you’re welcome

Answer #8

Yes, at 16…there’s no age minimum.

Answer #9

well I doubt it’s a twisted bowel.. maybe blockage. but if these laxatives work it wouldn’t be a block right?

Answer #10

No it wouldn’t, but I really don’t recommend taking more than the recommended dosage - if that’s 3, then give it a try and keep in mind it can take up to 8 hours for a laxative to work.

Answer #11

Yes. Laxatives can make constipation worse. It would happen through chronic use, not a one time thing though. Oh, and go see a doctor. It’s not normal to have constipation for 2 months.

Answer #12

Hey, well I took the 3 laxatives and went to sleep a few hours later. I woke up earlier(6 AM) with extreme nausea… it was horrible. Then an hour later I pooped a ton of WATER. Is that normal?! I feel better though.

Answer #13

Go see a doctor. It could be a range of things including IBS/spastic colon. This is not healthy and not good for your body.

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