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aesidwell · 02-05-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaChick

I had constipation so bad I couldn't stand myself when I was prego and my OB dr. told me the minute I get up in the morning to drink a glass of VERY cold water, juice, or milk and that stimulates the bowels. It worked for me then. It's worth a try. I guess at this point you would try anything. I hope you feel better soon.

OH how I wished the cold water trick still worked for me! Ice cold water and a walk around the block used to be a SUREFIRE trick to get me to go, but it doesn't work anymore

Thanks for the suggestion, though, dearie

Duckie · 02-05-2007, 10:42 AM

Try the Mag Citrate. trust me. It should work.

aesidwell · 02-05-2007, 10:50 AM

Is it sold at the drugstore? And is there a brand I should get, or is generic fine?

Duckie · 02-05-2007, 10:55 AM

I am not sure to be honest. Get out the phone book and call your local pharmacist. Ask him if it is sold OTC (over the counter) and if they have any!! Good luck sweetie.

LyndasRoom · 02-05-2007, 10:59 AM

I have purchased it at walmart otc...I'm sure any neighborhood drug store should have it. Good luck Amanda!

Duckie · 02-05-2007, 11:05 AM

Thanks Lynda. I"ve only given it at work, when prescribed. lol GO AMANDA! RUN! GET SOME MAG CITRATE!

aesidwell · 02-05-2007, 11:23 AM

I'll be going right after work

Arg, all of this is putting a huge stress on my job, too. I work for an extremely demanding woman and it's the busiest time of year, so I'm constantly stressed about being sick...AGAIN. I've already given up 3 weeks in the hospital; I can't afford to miss any more work (not only would I probably be fired; that would mean I lose my insurance too). I'm so worried. I want to take care of my health, but I have to keep my job too. I can't afford to be unemployed.

coptergirl · 02-05-2007, 11:24 AM

Sweetie - if you have health issues, I would hope they would be understanding and gracious to you. If your company has over 50 employees, you are also covered under FMLA for up to (usually) 12 weeks of unpaid leave...

aesidwell · 02-05-2007, 12:13 PM

There are 2 people in the company - my boss and me. She's a talent manager and the business is her own. I don't think I'm covered under any kind of leave or have any kind of protection, do I?

kevinwholder · 02-05-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Duckie

If you take Mag Citrate... do NOT go far from the bathroom and make sure you have a good "seal" before ya let go. lol

I know this post was made in all seriousness and concern, but I have to admit I LOVE YOUR POSTS.. You make a bad situation a little more easy to deal with.