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My dear mother, 89, is here for a visit

and having some problems with constipation.

This is in spite of an excellent diet with lots of

fibre, fluid, fruit and vegetables.

 

She is otherwise in decent health, but

suffers from memory problems.

So if she claims to be totally regular at home,

that may not be true at all.

 

Last year she was still totally regular, at least

while she was here.

I used to have her on a regimen of my Rainforest supplements, but once she is

home in Holland she will forget to take them anyhow, so what's the point.

 

Last week we had a scary episode.

To make a long embarrassing story short,

Mom woke up on Sunday, not feeling well.

 

She ended up vomiting, and then producing first

diarrhea and later a humungous copious

bowel movement of miscellaneous consistency

that went on and on.

More diarrhea followed, till I remembered

Sangre de Drago which got it under control

quickly.

 

 

This involved falls, and a very embarrassing mess,

and a recovery period of about 3 days.

 

We got a commode now right by her bed.

 

The last bowel clearing was last Monday.

It is now Sunday.

Nothing since then! .

Mom is still feeling fine and has an appetite,

but we are getting worried

 

We have fed her prune juice, a liver formula

containing Boldo, tried a glycerine suppository

this morning, and also this morning given her

a commercial senna tablet.

 

We have also made a doctor's appointment

for Tuesday, just in case, but it would be nice

not to have to go.

 

So my question is: what is the extreme limit

of normal in the elderly?

 

 

Ien in the Kootenays

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with Wild Whole Foods

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Not to be scary but my mother had several bouts with colon cancer and this sort

of irregular bowel movement was one of the first signs. Even if you manage to

get her movements regulated before Tuesday, I would strongly recommended that

she keep that Tuesday doctor's appointment and you consider asking about a

colonoscopy to check for problems if the doctor doesn't suggest it.

 

Ida

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Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:18 PM

help, my Mom can't poop!

 

 

My dear mother, 89, is here for a visit

and having some problems with constipation.

This is in spite of an excellent diet with lots of

fibre, fluid, fruit and vegetables.

 

 

We have also made a doctor's appointment

for Tuesday, just in case, but it would be nice

not to have to go.

 

So my question is: what is the extreme limit

of normal in the elderly?

 

 

 

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Have you tried rhubarb root? It's yucky tasting but it works. Traditional

Medicinals makes a pleasant tasting tea called Smooth Move, that works too.

 

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<Have you tried rhubarb root? It's yucky tasting but it works. >

 

Yes we have! We have tried Fiberzon Plus, which contains Rhubarb root and has

been a very moving experience for many people with very stubborn problems!

We have also tried senna, which is a pretty heavy duty

laxative, and a glycerin suppository.

 

All the regular things, excellent food, some exercise,

lots of water .......black bean soup for supper last night,

diluted prune juice with warm water instead of

coffee and tea.

 

The weird thing is that Mom feels fine, so far.

So my question is: what is the extreme limit of normal for an 89 year old?

 

We are now getting ready to do a mild coffee enema.

Good thing we always have organic coffee anyway!

I live out of town, my husband needs the car tomorrow,

we really don't want to have to do the doctor thing.

 

Thank goodness my experienced sister is here.

She is wonderful. She has worked with severely handicapped people for over 30

years and is totally

familiar with any procedure.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

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got a tolerable planet to put it on? "

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What about good old Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It is mild and works well.

Peggy

Yes we have! We have tried Fiberzon Plus, which contains Rhubarb root and has

been a very moving experience for many people with very stubborn problems!

We have also tried senna, which is a pretty heavy duty

laxative, and a glycerin suppository.

 

All the regular things, excellent food, some exercise,

lots of water .......black bean soup for supper last night,

diluted prune juice with warm water instead of

coffee and tea.

 

The weird thing is that Mom feels fine, so far.

So my question is: what is the extreme limit of normal for an 89 year old?

 

We are now getting ready to do a mild coffee enema.

Good thing we always have organic coffee anyway!

I live out of town, my husband needs the car tomorrow,

we really don't want to have to do the doctor thing.

 

Thank goodness my experienced sister is here.

She is wonderful. She has worked with severely handicapped people for over 30

years and is totally

familiar with any procedure.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

 

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<What about good old Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It is mild and works well.

Peggy>

 

Magnesium! Now why didn't I think of that! I'll get some tomorrow. Thanks.

 

It is good for when she feels nervous and has trouble sleeping too. I used to

give her some. This year I stopped doing all the supplements because she'll

forget them once she is home anyhow.

 

Anyway, we did a coffee enema yesterday which had the desired results.

At least we could cancel the medical

appointment. Our hospital is tiny , anything special requires out-of-town

trips. She'll be home by July 8th.

 

This will most likely be her final trip here, so we are making the most of it.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

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with Wild Whole Foods

http://wildhealing.net

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Have her drink lots of water with it too. I use a product called Natural Calm

which I take every day. It keeps me regular and has the added benefit of better

sleep too. It is sold quite a few places on the internet now.

Peggy

 

 

<What about good old Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It is mild and works well.

Peggy>

 

Magnesium! Now why didn't I think of that! I'll get some tomorrow. Thanks.

 

It is good for when she feels nervous and has trouble sleeping too. I used

to give her some. This year I stopped doing all the supplements because she'll

forget them once she is home anyhow.

 

 

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