I'm a paraplegic and so management is critical for me.
I found out that my bladder meds ( detrol la) may cause constipation
as well as memory loss so I only use them for special occasions.
When I was new to TM I took Metamucil for about a month and then
I figured out to do it with diet. I am a vegetarian and lactose intolerant.
I got rid of coffee and caffeine tea ( only drink herb infusions). I
drink cranberry juice and grape juice ( I find orange too acid) and
water from my Brita
filter container. Raisins loosen, water washes.
Your diet is critical.
I have had TM for nearly 7 years now, and as embarrassing as it is
to admit, my bowels and bladder are not getting better, in fact at
times they are worse.....I take Metamucil faithfully every morning
and for some time that helped my bowels, but lately it is not....I
feel the urge and can not hold it in and have an accident....any
suggestions or any good thoughts as what to do? I don't know whether
to take the metamucil 2 times a day or add something else. I am on
meds for my bladder and so far so good there. I am scheduled to see
our medical doctor next week, but thought maybe someone might have
some ideas to help me till then.
Thanks.....Linda in Ohio
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