Hi there,
I am hoping you all might offer some feed back on creating bowel regularity in an elder woman that has a dropped bladder without resorting to drugs and medications which some of them cause osteoporosis or irritate the gut lining. The term I have been learning about is called DYSBIOSIS and the remedy is to kill off bad bacteria so that good bacteria can take hold of the digestive tract instead of bad. PLEASE chime in whomever might have first hand experience with this. I have tried Magnesium citrate, Milk of Magnesia, probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, low fiber, paleo, etc etc... Vit C.. bone broth soup. Milk of Magnesia every two or three days seems to be the insurance unlike the Magnesium Citrate which I can't seem to find the right dose. But I need to know samples of what works for others because drs tell me what to do but no one has yet said HOW and when to include their remedies as far as with a meal, after, before, with water, or mixed in juice.. and they don't address that sweet things like prunes feed the bad bacteria.. Fiber also feeds bacteria good and bad.
Be sure the person is drinking enough water daily.
You can read about chia online. It has helped many people. It is recommended by some that, if the smaller amount works does not cause distress, work up to the whole 2TBS taken daily, divided between meals. The gel can be added to yogurt, cereal, pudding, smoothies etc.
I have had a dysbiosis. Pro and prebiotics help that.Calcium tabs are constipating and the chia works. Good luck!
Seems there are pros and cons for every thing. And my surgeon warned that I may have to have my existing organs re-tacted at some point. She also said slings often have to be redone- plus the possibility of erosion.
For now - I don’t lift anything heavy that might cause an organ to rip loose - actually, due to back issues, I haven’t been lifting for years.
BTW - I used Hystersisters site leading up to - through - and then for recovery for the hysterectomy. I think it’s a really great site and so helpful!
Encouraging someone to drink if they don't want to is challenging.
I have not found that they cause fermentation. I am 80 myself so not far from your mum's age.
What caused your mum's dysbiosis?
The body "juggles" water from one location to another. The gut is one place that demands a lot of water during the digestive processes. That water is absorbed back into the body by the lower bowel and if the person has not taken in enough fluid it can result in hard dry stools. Various meds can cause constipation too. Remember it is not just plain water but any liquid counts - even the fluid in soups. If you are concerned about the chia seeds not being completely digested as they pass through, buy ground chia seeds instead. They will be easier to digest.
Mineral oil - the kind labelled to be used as a laxative can be used occasionally. It is basically a lubricant and it is not recommended to be used daily.
I’ll warn you that kombucha has to be the worst tasting stuff on the planet - even the best tasting ones can definitely take some getting use to.
My protocol - I was on antifungal meds for about 7 years after being diagnosed. I also took acidophilus capsules, and ate fermented foods and bone broth which I made. However, it was a session of healing prayer that finally sorted out my gut, I know that is controversial and I am in no way trying to "sell" it, but it is my reality.
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