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Fort Lee, NJ

My mom is 85 years old & was diagnosed with Parkinson's a year ago. She's having a lot of problems with constipation. She was wondering if anyone has that and if so, is there any way to avoid it. Does anyone have any feedback on this it would be greatly appreciated

April 1, 2023
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Members responded with great empathy to a question about constipation in an 85-year-old with Parkinson's, with many confirming that... Read more

Members responded with great empathy to a question about constipation in an 85-year-old with Parkinson's, with many confirming that constipation is a known symptom linked to how Parkinson's affects the vagus nerve and digestive system. Several members shared helpful remedies including Miralax, Colace with senna, Dulcolax in liquid form, Milk of Magnesia, coconut water, Smooth Move tea, prune juice, and flaxseed, along with dietary tips like oatmeal and staying hydrated. A recurring theme was that diet alone often isn't enough and that consulting a neurologist is an important step.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband has constipation a lot, besides all the above items the best thing that works is Milk of Magnesiam, works every time fir him.

April 17, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I too have constipation, never before being diagnosed. Try Coconut water and Miralax. Helps some.

April 8, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you, I appreciate that I will mention to her you're recommendations. The tea sounds interesting too.

April 4, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

High fiber, low sugar diet, more water drinking. Some people find a tea called "smooth move" works for them. Depending if upu are taking blood thinners but a combination of prune juice and cranberry juice can be helpful. Flaxseed can be a helpful tool in the ahed.

April 4, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you Dale she did, she had to change neurologists. She's seeing another one and getting a colonoscopy. I didn't know about the vagus nerve .That's very interesting. I'll have to look that up. Thank you for your information,

April 2, 2023

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