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Constipation
Constipation in the Elderly
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Running out of ways to ease her constipation. Any suggestions as alternatives to powerful prescription laxatives?
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cwillie
Answered Mar 2018
My mom with dementia has not had a BM for 3 days. Should I be concerned?
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Maryhse
Answered Mar 2018
Mom hasn’t had a bowel movement for 8 days. What can I do to help her go?
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2018
Dad has dementia. Why was he completely normal and okay when he got flu last week?
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SnoopyLove
Answered Feb 2018
How does one know if a loved one has constipation?
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moecam
Answered Jan 2018
Could a doctor or professional please answer this question. My mom thinks she is constipated but isn't.
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
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My mom as I've written has this fixation that she is constipated, but she is not. She has a bowel movement and two hours later she forgets. Why is that?
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Worriedspouse
Answered Dec 2017
My mom is on day 6 with no bowel movement?
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jjariz
Answered Dec 2017
My mom and I are having an issue with her need to go to the bathroom. They tell her she has to wait. How do I handle this?
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cwillie
Answered Dec 2017
Dementia and constipation; it's times like these I don't know what to do.
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Vickie5297
Answered Dec 2017
Any anti-aging, drug free hourly schedules that helps Parkinson Alzheimer's elderly keep hydrated with smooth bowel regularity?
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Shane1124
Answered Dec 2017
I'm the guy whose mom thinks she's constipated but is not. She has frequent panic or stress attacks. I think I know now what triggers the attacks. Any suggestions?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Nov 2017
Dose of salts for constipation?
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Rainmom
Answered Nov 2017
Will Medicaid pay for someone to administer an enema once or twice a month?
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JoAnn29
Answered Sep 2017
My mom has constipation phobia and is prone to anxiety attacks. Are these issues time related?
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freqflyer
Answered Aug 2017
I'm beside myself and my mother's constipation issue. What else can I do?
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Katiekate
Answered Aug 2017
Is it normal for a middle to advanced stage dementia patient to not have a bowel movement in a week?
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Midkid58
Answered Aug 2017
What can you do for constipation in the late stages of an Alzheimer's patient?
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B
bridges
Answered Nov 2016
Anybody ever see constipation with antibiotics?
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G
gladimhere
Answered Nov 2015
Is it possible for someone to take too many stool softeners and 'benefiber'?
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twocents
Answered Apr 2015
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