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held off going to the "bathroom" for 5 days, now what?

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ouch my tummy - 01 Sep 2005 00:32 GMT
Just wondering if anyone can offer a couple tips:

I have just returned from 5 days of camping, in which, not once, did I have a
bowel movement. This was not because I couldn't (ie. constipation) it was
becasue I chose not too. I was embarassed to be having a bowel movement in a
public place so I held it. By day three, I really, really had to go.
Unfortunately, the bathroom was full of small girls and their mothers getting
ready for bed, so again I did not go. Within an hour, I felt so sick, I wasnt
sure which end it would come out. I felt as if I could have a bowel movement
any minute or I would be vomitting. Once again though, when I made it to the
bathroom, it was still full of girls getting ready for bed.

Anyways, to make a long story short, I have since retured home where I can
have as many and often bowel movements (which I was expecting since I usually
go every 1 to 1.5 days), and I havent had one. My friend did the same thing
and held it for the same amount of time and has gone 3 times in the last 24
hours. I do not feel constipated at all. I just dont have anything to
discreet. My stomach is terribly hard and when I ate dinner, I felt full
almost immediately after only a few bites.

I dont want to take a laxative, and would much rather perfer a home remedy
using everyday kitchen stuff.
But I am open to try any idea to make me feel better!

Thanks for all your help.
J. Davidson - 01 Sep 2005 00:55 GMT
I bet if you buy some Russell Stover sugar free candy and eat three pieces,
you will have the desired action.  Just be sure to stay home .
Jackie
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Devil's Advocate - 01 Sep 2005 06:09 GMT
> Just wondering if anyone can offer a couple tips:
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Tip 1: ask your pharmacist for a fecal softener.
Tip 2: in future, don't ignore the desire to defecate.
PF Riley - 01 Sep 2005 07:01 GMT
>> Just wondering if anyone can offer a couple tips:
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>Tip 1: ask your pharmacist for a fecal softener.

A stool softener is too little, too late. Instead, a nice Fleets enema
is in order.

PF
Devil's Advocate - 01 Sep 2005 17:21 GMT
> A stool softener is too little, too late. Instead, a nice Fleets enema
> is in order.
>
> PF

I hesitate to recommend anything stronger in case he has recently decorated
his bathroom.
 
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