Help with Constipation

by dawm
(florida)

i was addictted to crack for about 5 yrs before that alcoholic. i started taking adderall and the crack addiction and alcohol cravings are gone.

the only symtoms that i have that i could use advice for is constipation. thats the worst, i do get frustrated easy sometimes but who doesnt. can someone help me with this problem i need instant relief.

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Oct 08, 2016
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by: Anonymous

Get 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise, 2-3 fruits and 2-3 vegetables per day, have a glass of apple juice and lots of water
Jun 04, 2013
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by: Anonymous

you can tell she's on adderall while by her posts. lolol oh my LORD



btw, I'm constipated from not taking my adderall anymore. It sucks :(

but I have to deal with it because I was turning into a loser on it.



now it's time to bring back my anorexia because food doesn't work well for me. YAY
Jul 12, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Stool softeners non-laxative type
Docusate Sodium
The Dr. said that wasn't to bad to take for constipation.
Try also fiber.
Metamucil Benefiber something like that
Fiber holds water and will help push the system
Nov 06, 2010
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by: Anonymous

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOU COMMENTS. I GOT SOME MILK OF MAGNESIA ,I TOOK IT LAST NIGHT AND IT WORKED. AND TO T.J.I BOUGHT SOME GOOD APPLE JUICE AS SUGESTED AND I WILL START DRING IT TODAY. NOT SURE HOW MUCH ADAY?BECAUSE I DRINK SO MUCH LIQUID TAKING ADDERALL, I DONT WANT TO OVER DO IT I TRY TO STAY WITH WATER,BUT THAT GET ENUOGH I LIKE ALITTLE FLAVOR SOMETIMES .I WILL ADMIT I DRINK SOME SODA . I USED TO DRINK DIET BUT IM NOT SURE, I THINK FROM DRINKING THE DIET MY BLOOD SUGAR WAS DROPPING AND IN RETURN I WAS GETTING IRITATED AND FRUSTRATED MORE OFTEN. WHICH I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANYWAY . THE ADDERALL HAS STOP MY DRUG CRAVINGS AND I CAN FOCUSE MORE ON 1 THING NOT JUST LOOK AROUND AS THOUGHTS POP IN AND OUT OF MY HEAD .I CAN HELP MY DAUGHTER WITH HER HOMEWORK MUCH BETTER ALTHOUGH SHE IS AN HONOR ROLL STUDENT. I CAN SAY [IM NOT SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER)I WILL TELL PARENT WITH ADHD I HAVE NEVER YELLED OR HIT MY CHILD .I ALSO SUFFER FROM PTSD FROM THE MILITARY, I HAVE EXPLAINED TO MY DAUGHTER, WHO WILL BE 11 NEXT MONTH. WHEN I SAY BAILEY MOM NEED A TIMEOUT SHE RESPECTS THAT. ME AND MY DAUGHTER LIVE ALONE.SOMETIMES I FEEL THAT I EXPLAIN TO MUCH TO HER.I CAN TELL SO FAR SHE IS NOT ADHD. SHE CAN READ FOR HOURS HER CONDUCT IN SCHOOL IN HER WEEKLY REPORT IS ALWAYS O
(OUTSTANDING) MY MOM SAVED MY OLD REPORT CARD. MY GRADES WERE MOSTLY C AND D I ALWAYS COULD COUNT ON 1 A THAT WAS P.E. AS THEY CALLED IT BACK THEN PHYICAL EDUCATION.I WENT THROUGH SCHOOL BARLY KNOWING HOW TO READ.SEE IM 47 WITH AN 11 YAER OLD MY SISTER DIED FROM DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE I NOW WONDER IF SHE WAE ADHD TOO.I RAISED HER SON WHO IS ALSO A DRUG ADDICT HE IS 27 NOW AND AFTER WRITIG THIS I THINK IM GOING TO CALL HIM AND SUGESTED ADHD TO HIM BECAUSE HE WAS ALOT LIKE ME AND HIS MOM. MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER DEBBIE.I NO THAT ADERALL IS A DRUG TOO BUT I DONT ABUSE IT I JUST ALWAYS WANTED TO FEEL AND BE LIKE THE OTHER KIDS AND AS AN ADULT NOW AS AN ADULT IM GETTING BETTER.ADDERALL DOESNT HAVE ME OUT IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE NIGHT LOOKING FOR MORE IT COST COMPARED TO CRACK IS UNCOMPARABLE I DONT HAVE TO LIE BECAUSE IM NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG IM NOT SELFISH AS TO MY NEEDS AS I WAS WHEN CRAVING DRUGS. I WILL SAY RELIGION OR NOT MY PASTOR IS THE BEST ...AT LEAST FOR ME .HIM AND MY DAUGHTER HAVE ALWAY BEEN THERE THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD. I DIDNT START CRACK UNTIL I WAS AT A PARTY AND WAS OFFERED I SAID NO BUT THE MORE I DRANK THE DUMBER I GOT. DAWN
Nov 03, 2010
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by: TJ Chambers

A gallon a day is a good amount to drink. As I already mentioned, a serious problem is the medication and hopefully you can get off of that one day.

If you drink apple juice, that will help with constipation. Make sure to get apple juice that does not have added sugar or any other sweetener. I also try to get just apple juice, not apple juice from concentrate and I prefer Organic.

Costcos has an apple juice I get. Its the kirkland brand and inexpensive.

Note: I don't recommend drinking this much apple juice anymore. To help with constipation, see this page for natural supplements that will help.
Nov 03, 2010
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by: dawn

i drink a gallon of water a day .is there something else i could drink that might help.i eat alot of salads. i like yellow rice and chicken too. is there a diet that you could recomend. my doctor dont know alot nor do i think they want to. its working for my main problem addiction to cocaine.my bp is good im trying to start walking.and meditation helps too.
Nov 03, 2010
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by: TJ Chambers

I'm going to add a new section to this site about constipation. Until then, I will give you some information.

Adderall causes constipation (per their own sheet, see the page on adderall). So, you need help battling a side effect of a medication. You may not be able to over come it.

I don't know why, but adderall makes you very thirsty which seems to me, it (may) causes dehydration.

If this is true, then that explains why it causes constipation. Your bowels need liquid. If it gets to dry, it will absorb all the liquids and make your feces dry and move through very slow. This will cause your body to re absorb the toxins and waste that the body was getting rid of and will toxify your blood.

Then your organs will slow shut down and you will have serious health problems. This is the #1 issue for American's health problems.

To overcome this, you have to eat a proper diet of non mucus forming foods. Some mucus forming foods are those that cause an allergic reaction (mucus to form), like over heated grains. These grains are in pastas, crackers, cookies, breads, pizza, etc etc.

Other mucus forming foods are dairy and gluten.

For most people, meat doesn't digest very well and moves through slowly causing a backup (constipation).

Years of a abuse on the bowels cause it to malfunction. When changing your diet to a proper one, you also need to help it move while also repairing it.

Laxatives only move the bowel and don't repair it. So they become addictive in the sense that you are completely dependent on them to have a bowel movement.

I have an herbal supplement that acts as a laxative (helps the bowels to move), but also has herbs that will help the bowel to heal. If you only took this herbal supplement and didn't change your diet, there probably wouldn't be much healing that could take place.

Being that your on medication, I don't know if healing could take place if the meds are doing damager to your bowels.

Also, since your on such a highly controlled medication, I recommend you consult with your doctor before introducing herbs and minerals.

Note: I don't recommend drinking this much apple juice anymore. To help with constipation, see this page for natural supplements that will help.
Nov 03, 2010
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by: dawn

please see comment i wrote to the person that suggested mag i think i sent it back to myself. just gettting started on this computer stuff
Nov 03, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I REALLY DONT WANT TO STOP TAKING MY ADDERALL BECAUSE. I CERTAINLY DONT WANT TO START CRAVING COCAINE AGAIN, I HAVE ONLY BEEN TAKING IT FOR 6 MONTHS.THE IMPROVEMENT IN MY THOUGHT PROCESS HAS IMPROVED AND CONSITPATION OVER ADDICTION CANNOT EVEN BE COMPARED ,BUT I SURELY WILL GO TO THE HEALTH FOOD STORE AND BUY SOME MAG. I HAVE SUCH DRY MOUTH THAT I DO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. I WOULD SAY A GALLON A DAY ALEAST.IVE TRYED FAXSEED OIL AND IT DIDNT SEEM TO WORK FOR ME.SO THANK YOU I WILL TRY THIS TODAY.THANKS AGAIN, AND STAY IN TOUCH,I WILL LET YOU KNOW MY RSULTS.JUST WONDERING IF I SHOULD START OUT WITH A HIGH DOSE OF MAG THEN CUT IT DOWN. YOU KNOW THEY DONT SUGGESTED ADDERAALL FOR ADDICTS. BUT I TEND TO DIFFER I WAS PRESCRIBED 20 MG ADAY THEN 40 I HAVE FOUND THAT RIGHT ABOUT 30 ADAY IS THE BEST FOR ME, AND HAVE NO THOUGHTS OF TRYING TO GET HIGH ON IT JUST FEEL NORMAL IF NORMAL IS THESE TIMES CAN BE DEFINED. IM SLOWER IN MY THOUGHTS LESS COMPLUSIVE. AND JUST FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF, THANK AGAIN. DAWN
Nov 02, 2010
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by: Deborah Merlin

See a naturalpathic doctor (ND)to locate one in your area go to this link. www.naturopathic.org
One of adderall's side effects is irregular bowel movements. A naturopathic doctor can help wean you off adderall. Amino acids are a great natural way to help with serotonin levels. ND's are educated with this protocol.

I am not a health care professional but what helped with our constipation was taking 1- 400mg of magnesium oxide with meals 2x a day. Drink more water and have 4 ounces of water upon raising.

also helpful is the yerba prima daily fiber formula with glass of water before bed.

Stop eating constipating food such as dairy. What food do you crave the most is usually the cause.
Deborah Merlin
Mother/author
www.victoryoveradhd.com

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