***This doesn't seem possible, something doesn't add up. Even if she is exaggerating it's a bad situation.

Before this I never would have thought it possible either.

***This is one of the few times that I recommend going to the hospital emergency room. NOW. Go NOW. Your baby could be permanently damaged because of this.

I sent her to the ER room at about 4 weeks. They basically said that there was really nothing they could do (can't x-ray etc) because she was pregnant and told her to take stool softeners and use fleet enemas. She has been taking stool softeners for weeks now and the fleet enemas do nothing.

***I hope your wife is not obsessed with body building so that it affects the development of your child. A body building forum is not the best place to get this sort of advice, and you baby needs more than Curezone right now.

Right, she's not into body building. It might be a body building forum, but it's home to some very bright and knowledgeable people.

***Your baby could end up "challenged for life" from fetal nutrient deficiency.
I'm already riding this train of thought, and I'm doing everything I can: researching, talking to holistic doctors on the phone, etc etc

***first thing she needs to do is start drinking water. lots of it. everyday. all day. and dont give me this sh*t about her 'hating' to drink water. would she 'hate' to have pregnancy complications that could threaten her life or the life of her child? i know i would.

I'm all over her case about the water and don't take no for answer, now. She's been doing things her way and I've let her, and now we're here. So she drinks at least 2 liters a day now.

***add a little electrolyte to all her water. some good Sea Salt and a bit of potassium citrate. and a squirt of lemon is she likes that. ALL former meth addicts are mineral depleted in a massive way.
the best thing i can recommend to remineralize is fresh juice everyday. apple/spinach/lemon juice would be fantastic. fresh made, not store bought. i would also recommend a good multi like this one

Interesting suggestion. Not sure where to get the potassium citrate..have her drink some Pedialyte maybe?...

***make no mistake about this, your wife has a SERIOUS problem and needs help. you REALLY need to address this. her bowels are in need of real care.

I know it's serious! I'm doing everything I can to stay level headed and not FREAK OUT!! That's why I'm here and all over the web trying to get info, on the phone talking to whoever will listen, etc etc. Not getting any real help from the medical community and I don't know what to do...

***do you have an ND in your area you can go to? i would start asking around because the doctors will start pushing for horrible things like colestomy bags at some point and trust me you dont want that. its a road you dont want to go down.

They already have her taking PolyEthylene Glycol, I just want them to do a manual disimpaction, but the GI she was referred to I guess is on vacation and would rather just have her assistant RX her drugs. I'd be willing to do the disimpaction for her myself or for her to go get colonic irrigation already...but she's not okay with either

***also look into iodine. ask on the Iodine forum. i can guarantee you this person needs iodine. i am not one of those 'gosh, massive doses of Iodine cure everything!' types. but in this situation i can pretty much guarantee she needs it.

I've had her taking Iodoral for a few weeks now.

***good luck to you.

Thank you for taking to the time to share your thoughts.

i agree with you, she needs a professional. she needs an expert to work with her on a regular basis and to guide her to health. mainstream doctors are horrible with intestinal issues. they are clueless. she needs to find an ND or an experienced colon therapist or both and work a program to get back to health. this is a serious issue.

And this article may have a couple more clues:

What causes constipation during pregnancy?

Unfortunately, constipation affects approximately half of all women at some point during pregnancy.

In general, worry, anxiety, minimal physical exercise, and a low-fiber diet may cause constipation. Constipation in pregnant women is thought to occur due to hormones that relax the intestinal muscle and by the pressure of the expanding uterus on the intestines. Relaxation of the intestinal muscle causes food and waste to move slower through your system.

Sometimes iron tablets may contribute to constipation. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water if you are taking iron supplements. You may need to switch to a different type of iron tablet, but it is important to talk to your health care provider first.

How can I prevent or treat constipation during pregnancy?

Prevention and treatment of constipation involve much of the same thing. Here are a few things that you can do to help prevent constipation from occurring or treat it if you are already experiencing it:

• Eat a high fiber diet: Ideally, you will consume 25 to 30 grams per day of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, breakfast cereals, whole grain breads, prunes and bran.

• Drink a lot of fluids: Drinking plenty of fluids is important, particularly with your increase of fiber. Drink 10 to 12 cups of fluids each day. It is the combination of a high fiber diet and lots of liquid that best help you eliminate your waste. Sweat, hot/humid climates, and exercise may increase your need for additional fluids.

• Exercise routinely: If you are inactive, you have a greater chance of constipation. Walking, swimming and other moderate exercises help the intestines work by stimulating your bowels. Schedule exercise three times a week for 20-30 minutes each.

• Over-the-counter remedies: There are over-the-counter products such as Metamucil (Catergory B) which may help soften your bowel movements and reduce constipation. Always speak to your health care provider before using over-the-counter medications.

• Reduce or eliminate iron supplements: Iron supplements may contribute to constipation. Good nutrition can often meet your iron needs during pregnancy. Taking smaller doses of iron throught the day rather than taking it all at once can reduce constipation. Talk to your health care provider about checking your iron levels and recommendations to manage iron intake during pregnancy.

What remedies should not be used for constipation during pregnancy?

Laxative pills are NOT recommended for the treatment of constipation during pregnancy because they might stimulate uterine contractions and cause dehydration.
Mineral oils should NOT be used during pregnancy because there is an increased reduction in nutrient absorption.

from:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/constipation.html

***You might consider a professional colon
irrigation, also called colonics. They
would not hurt the child and the therapist
would be able to massage the abdomen and
help break up the blockages. It will take
a series of visits but will be worth the
effort.

I would really like her to do this, and had her set up for an appt. and everything, but then she read on the internet about how some places say not to do it while pregnant and that it can release toxins into the blood stream and she got spooked and doesn't want to do it now. =/

***Also, it is VERY
important to incorporate some plant-based
oils into your wife's diet. This will help
promote the formation of BILE which is
needed to form healthy, soft stools. I
can recommend a number of oils...which
would include flax, olive, coconut, and
hemp. Start with a teaspoon and work up
to 3-6 teaspoons a day. I just take the
spoons by mouth but you can add it to
food or smoothies also. Its a process so
try to be patient but firm in your
encouragement.

Aye, good idea, makes sense. I had her retain an olive Oil Enema the other night, but I suppose getting the oils she needs the other way would be good to lol I used to take shots of olive oil myself, but she's really picky about food tastes, textures etc...so it might be a little tricky, but I'll definitely see what I can do.

***You may also consider putting a small
stool in by your toilet so your wife
can get her legs up and assume more of
a squatting position while having a
bowel movement. Here is a link to more
info on the benefits of "squatting"~~


//www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=982327


Hey, good idea. Good info in that link too, perhaps it will help convince her to go to a colonic.

Thanks for all the kind, warm-hearted advice and good tips.

God bless,
James

Yeah, I did some research myself and would not
risk a colonic at this stage. It may take some
focus but there is hope to keep your efforts
natural and drug-free. Here is a link to a site
which has some ideas to pick and choose from.
Check it out~~

http://earthclinic.com/CURES/constipation.html

I still would also recommend using oil to promote
the flow of bile AND encouraging constant sipping.
Of course, you do not want to drink TOO much water,
but put out a quart a day and make it a goal for
your wife to finish that, and then work up to
another quart.

best wishes,
Zoe

-_-

It appears your wife is throwing up every excuse possible to avoid responsibility for her health and the health of your baby. She needs to grow up and listen to reason. That is not meant to be unkind. As she's a former druggie, she's used to self indulgence, so only wants to do what she wants and likes to do. She doesn't like to do water, so she doesn't. Having said that, I suppose it could be fear that's causing her to act this way, but she's the holder of that little life, and needs to put her fears and self indulgence aside for the sake of her baby.

Colon therapy: Her fears of releasing toxins into her body from a colonic are probably unnecessary. By not having bowel movements, she is holding toxins in her body that could be/probably are affecting the child already. There is some concern about doing colonics while pregnant, up to a certain point, but if she's not in danger of miscarriage, then as others suggested, you might get a seasoned colon therapist, preferably one who is certified by IACT, you will probably be okay. The therapist should ask for a complete health history and note how far along she is. Do NOT, under any circumstances, hold back information on the health history. If the colon therapist feels it is unsafe, she/he will tell you. I chose not to do pregnant women, but there are exceptions.

Massage: I agree massage will help. Please, though, you MUST start on her right side (near the appendix), move upward until you get just about to her rib cage, then across the transverse colon, then down the descending colon. If you do this in the reverse, you will actually cause more constipation. In other words, you're to "go with the flow". The same is true when you massage her feet. Get a foot chart if you can. Start on her right foot just above the heel on the inside, go outward toward the outside of her foot, then up to about the middle of the foot (just under the ball joints), then across toward the inside of her foot. Then go directly straight across to her left foot and massage it in the direction toward the outside of her left foot, then down and back in. You're actually tracing the shape of the colon when you do this. In other words, you'll be going clockwise. When I was a colon/massage therapist, I had a cancer client who eventually reached the stage where she could no longer endure colonics or massage. I resorted to doing her feet only, using essential oils, and this resulted in good bowel movements for her.

It appears, though, this may have gone way beyond constipation in your wife's case, and may be an actual impaction. Still, massage and colonics can loosen and remove impaction. I once had a client who was saved from surgery for a huge impaction. She was not pregnant, though. If you get a massage therapist, get one who is familiar with massaging pregnant women, as there are some contraindications. Massage can also help make her delivery easier when the time comes.

As others have said, fiber, fresh raw juices, flax (ground up), good nutrition, perhaps a little aloe vera juice, and WATER, WATER, WATER. I suspect she'll balk at the aloe vera juice. Mixing it with other juices will help the taste. If she takes the fiber without lots of water, it will do her no good, and maybe harm.

I'm glad you're looking into ways to help her and your baby. I'm also glad she's responding some to the need for water. Both of you keep at it, ask God for direction, and keep us informed.

***add some lemon and/or 1/2 tsp of sugar

Ahh...great suggestion. I was trying to figure out a way to flavor her water without adding a lot of Sugar and also avoiding artificial sweeteners.

I agree with you that it may be a strangulated or twisted colon, and that laxatives at this point are probably not doing much good, and could do some harm. If she can eat enough roughage to get things moving, that would be the better way. There's always a concern with laxatives and pregnant women, I think. I also think her previous life style has predisposed her to this very situation. Whatever the reason, though, she's where she is right now, and it's not a good place.

I also agree she should get some professional help, and this should not be delayed. I'm so skeptical, though, of what the standard medical procedures will be. Finding a doctor who "will actually do their job" as you say, is the tricky part. I would prefer she see a good ND or a very experienced midwife. However, I must relunctly agree there may be more to be done than they can do.

First of all, Daddy2B and Mommy need to be on the same page. So far, they don't appear to be. Bless his heart, he's doing what he can. I think she must be very nieve, (I don't think I spelled that right...it's late), about the dangers. Sad. At least she's trying to drink more water. Hope she can keep it up.

Anyway, Daddy2B, get some help right away. If you don't feel what the doctors say is the right way, search out another way. But hurry! All of us here are well meaning, but we can't see her personally and do an evaluation. You've been given some choices. Let God be your guide, then listen to Him. He will direct your path.