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How To Fix Severe Constipation.
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I am in remission and taking 20 mg of laninomide for 21 days on and 7 days off. Since I have started this medication I have severe constipation.

I eat a lot of fiber, drink a lot of water and exercise daily.

I have tried Senna gummies, colace and have to use Milk of Manesia every few days.

Any suggestions on how to solve the constipation?

Any RX that works?

Would reducing to 15 mg help?

Thank you for your time!

posted May 2
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Hip,
I found staying away from bread, pasta, meat, rice helped. More fruit and vegetables and nuts. It’s healthier anyway. I liked Senna gummies because they did not block calcium from absorbing like Metamucil does.
Paula

posted May 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

We all make them,,,no worries! My only severe side effects is constipation with laninomide also.

posted May 3
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Chip,
As you can see, spelling errors are common on this site. Sorry.
Paula 🌹

posted May 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I drink a glass of Metamucil every day to help keep me regular.

posted May 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Chip,
The lenalidomide has the opposite affect on me; however, when I was on the pain meds I experienced constipation. I took Prunelax Ciruelax Maximum Relief Laxative Tablets with Natural Senna (available on Amazon) and had good results.

posted May 2

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