Help!!! Going through Menopause and am having severe constipation

[blnewsome]

I am a 52 year old woman going through menopause with my hormones all out of wack. I also have Hypothyroidism. I am having severe problems with constipation. All the stuff that I read about this says that laxitives, enemas, and taking fiber (stuff that you normally would use for this) doesn't work. I am wondering what else could be used or what else could be done to help me with this problem, or is it something that I will always have to deal with?  I am worried that something else may be wrong.

[hotrodgirl]

There is a product that you can buy at wal-mart that works very well.  When I had a colonoscopy I asked my gastro doc about it and he said it was safe to use everyday if need be.

For the life of me I can't remember the name.  I have some in my pantry at home, I'll look tonight and come back and tell you what it is.

It is mild, but does work.

[pinklady01]

Its wonderful to read these comments.  I didnt know if I was beginning of change but have had some sweats off and on for years.  Suddenly periods every 2 weeks and then nothing for 2 months.  Dont normally have toilet problems but now constipation.  Prune Juice however it is vile, holding nose helps, this did help to start.  My doctor started to worry me as I have to go for tests.  But listening to the above comments hopefully it will be the same.  So thanks for the above comments, I now feel I am not alone!!  
by Pinklady

[Sanderdoe]

I am post menopausal and have been having problems with constipation on and off for a couple of years. I too have been for tests and nothing has turned up. It's worrisome to me as I have never had a severe problem like this. It's often triggered by stress but once started is really difficult to resolve. Even perscription drugs the doctor has given me don't always work. The thing that works best is consistency in my diet and exercise and stress level. Not easy to control! I too am tired of hearing more fiber, water, etc. Magnesium helps sometimes for me too.

[brook320]

I am postmenopausal with hypothyroidism.  I have suffered from severe constipation much of my life but noticed that it became much worse in the last two years.  I suspect that the thyroid changes may be playing a major role.

I became hyperthyroid recently and noticed that my bowels were actually normal for once.  Of course, the other symptoms were not good.  My thyroid medication was reduced to counter the hyper, and now I'm back into the intractable constipation situation again.

  

[mojo1345]

I was having what you were going thru . i also  have hypothyroidism  .  it turned out I had  alot gallbladder stones  they had to take my gallbladder .  if none of the over the counter is helping you should get in to see your doctor

[murphybird]

try grinding up flax seeds in a coffee blender and put 1 tlbs. in shake or cereal in morning, works great to keep you regular and is a great sourse of omega 3 fatty acids

Note: you have to grind the flax seeds for the benifits