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Is Constipation A Symptom Of Parkinson’s

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Defuniak Springs, FL
August 10, 2024
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It can be and the meds can aggravate it, too. My HWP takes a shot of Milk of Magnesia and Miralax every day to help, plus a magnesium supplement at bed time.

August 11, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Our faithful friend AI jumps in with all you need to know except to say it's a pain in the back side but she wouldn't know about that now would she ? I take a sachet of Laxido at roughly the same time each day, then get on with my chocolate, jam donuts, cake, Ice cream, alcoholic trifle and other deserts 😋😂

August 11, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, constipation is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. It often appears before motor symptoms and can be an ongoing issue throughout the disease. Symptoms of constipation may include:

- Not having a bowel movement for days
- Bloating
- Straining to poop
- Not feeling done after pooping

Constipation in Parkinson’s Show Full Answer

Yes, constipation is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. It often appears before motor symptoms and can be an ongoing issue throughout the disease. Symptoms of constipation may include:

- Not having a bowel movement for days
- Bloating
- Straining to poop
- Not feeling done after pooping

Constipation in Parkinson’s might be caused by nerve changes that make it harder to push food through the gastrointestinal tract. It can be treated with diet, exercise, and sometimes medications like laxatives.

August 10, 2024

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