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Constipation in the Elderly
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How do sons assist our mom (94) with hygiene issues ( i.e. constipation/enemas) without embarrassment?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Oct 2020
My mother thinks she’s constipated if she doesn’t have a bowel movement every day!
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Sep 2020
Mom (93) obsessed with not having bowel movement daily. Advice?
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lkdrymom
Answered Aug 2020
Difficulty with bowel movements, advice?
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cwillie
Replied Aug 2020
Since Covid 19 NH can't allow families in. Mom is physically immobile. She is on the verge of being neglected. I don't know what to do!
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Star3814
Answered Aug 2020
Do caregivers mind giving Enemas rather than depending on laxatives?
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Geaton777
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Assuming the Doctor approves, can my Aide give me an occasional enema?
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Geaton777
Answered Jul 2020
My 96 year old grandfather keeps thinking he has to make a bowel movement but it’s just gas. How can he learn to tell the difference?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Jun 2020
Hip replacement surgery & constipation. Any suggestions?
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Shane1124
Answered May 2020
Senna substitutions?
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AnnReid
Answered May 2020
Can a seizure be the result of constipation?
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Midkid58
Answered Apr 2020
Constipation, Linzess, stomach pain, won’t eat! Any advice?
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RSmith1232
Replied Mar 2020
What do I do for a 95 year old mother who insists she is constipated because she doesn’t have a bowel movement every day? Miralax everyday?
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Grandma1954
Replied Mar 2020
Bowel motility, consistency and frequency of when it comes out?
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cwillie
Replied Feb 2020
How often can I give 97 year dementia mom an enema? She doesn’t know how to move bowels anymore.
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2020
300-500mg of Magnesium citrate to keep bowels moving OR NOT?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2020
What is best to give an elderly man for diarrhea? Pepto or Imodium?
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Rainmom
Answered Jan 2020
Any suggestions for dealing with constipation?
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PatienceSD
Answered Dec 2019
My 96 yr old mother is in an assisted living facility. She calls me daily complaining about her need to have a bowel movement.
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Bob14930
Replied Sep 2019
MIL is up every hour during the night to try to move her bowels or force "tingle". Any advice?
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Sweetstuff
Answered Sep 2019
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