Fexofenadine causes constipation

So few days back I started having these chest pains always at night it's like some acidic feeling in my chest and get a cough whenever i eat something, sometime when I cough this gray like stuff comes out, and my stomach feels very hot and is always very constipated please advice me which doctor to see and what can I do
Sometimes I can't sleep cause of this acidic feeling in my chest

I have been dealing with bowel movement problems for a little while now (noticed it in February). What happened in February was I was spending about a week at my parents' place due to family emergencies. During my time there, I was having some constipation issues. When I finally got home, however, it hit me all at once and it seemed to have gone away. I thought that maybe I was unable to due to stress; but when I got home and was able to relax, it helped move things along.
Over the next little while, the stress got worse and worse. I was starting to feel more constipatied as well as noticing some narrowing of the stool at one point. This is when I started getting anxious; knowing what one of the main signs of colon cancer is. It was never pencil-thin; but, at its worst, it was between the thickness of a thumb and index finger (no, I did not touch it to find out haha).
Lately, I haven't noticed as much narrowing of the stool (besides a few particles after the stool passes); however, I am having some irritation in the colon area and some mild diarrhea (not fully liquid but definitely softer than usual). I've also noticed some excessive gas in the stomach. I have not noticed blood in the stool; nor experienced any weight loss so I doubt it's what I said above. I'd just like to put this out there and see if there are any gastroenterologists or physicians who might have an idea.
Some last minute points I'd like to point out:

1. September of last year, I got violently sick from food poisoning. After four power-pukes, I was done; however, I did feel mild nausea for a while afterwards. There is a possibility that some damage could have been done after that happened. I also got sick again at the start of last month after having a rotten drink.
   
2. My grandmother had something that caused her to have diarrhea as well. She was staying with us for a few days so there is a possibility I could have caught an infection from her as well. She was later revealed to have a bladder infection; however, I have had no issues urinating.
   
3. I have been under an immense amount of stress and emotions lately. I have dealt with numerous family emergencies including two deaths. This whole thing could have easily been due to my mental state (don't worry about that though; I have a lot of great people to talk to)
   

Any insight will be appreciated!

Today at 2:50 pm it will be 1 month without him. I thought that with time I will feel better but honestly I still feel so much guilt. Some days I feel that everything is fine but then suddenly it hits me again.
He was my baby boy my sweet soul cat and it was too soon for him to die like that. He was only 2 and healthy and I feel that after changing the vet that was treating his UTIs this new vet killed him with all the medication he was given. He put him on valium and I read that this could cause liver failure in cats and I thought that that was not going to happen to him and it did. It was my fault for not following my intuition. I felt the entire time that something was not right and I kept taking him there during his final days. Maybe If I had taken him anywhere else he would be alive today.
One day he was fine and the other day stopped eating, then took him to this new vet and he told me he was only constipated and treated him,. He was not getting better and he was even weaker after the enema. I had to syringe fed him. Then took him again and the vet told me it was gastroenteritis as a result of the constipation. He treated him again. When I got him back he was even worse and the doctor said he is waiting for the blood test results and an hour later he called me telling me he had severe liver failure and took him back. The next day he was dead. I feel that he didn't do the right blood test to treat him in time and everything for out of his control. I feel so bad for taking him there and that it is my fault that he died like that suffering in just 5 days.
I'm sorry but needed to vent. This is my second time posting here. I feel like shit, like I want to give up. I miss him so much. I just want to feel better.
The other day I went to a cat cafe and though if I bond with a cat I would take him/her home but honestly I don't feel ready to get a new cat. I have another cat and I lover her so much but Camilo was my life. He would never leave me alone and I really miss that.
I'm sorry if something doesn't make sense. I just started typing because I need it to let it out

I have multiple external hemorrhoids, not sure about internal but I sometimes notice a streak of bright red blood on my stool when constipated our rough diarrhea. Wondering if hemorrhoids can cause this or if this is colon cancer? If anyone could help, I would greatly appreciate. I have severe health anxiety.

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respect for those who respect and neglect you,
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coughing(coffin) too much,
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the trolls got big,
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but follow those with colourful hair,
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I seen ‘cane/Caine,
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If I am keepin' it real for Christ, then,
I’m just a black boy with light skin/Lytskin/Lyt's kin.

I have health anxiety, especially about aneurysms and strokes (given my dad had an aneurysm that nearly took his life). I often need to push somewhat to have a bowel movement, although try not to strain excessively for fear of causing any brain vessel damage.
Is it generally harmless if I have a brief headache (around 10 seconds) after straining? I don’t get it every time, but it does happen every so often. (Once every few months or so). I do not have any other symptoms, and while there is some pain, it’s not unbearable. I had an MRI scan last year which showed no aneurysms (I got one as I also have occasional migraines in addition to constipation). Would just like to have reassurance if possible, or if it an issue, advice on what to check.

im honestly in ibs hell and at such a loss. i deal with chronic constipation but my body is so sensitive that no matter what i take it causes diarrhea. i’ve tried it all restoralax, dulcolax, metamucil, high fibre diet, senokot…. i either don’t take enough and i remain constipated or i take a bit more and i end up with diarrhea. whether it’s constipation or diarrhea i spend basically my entire days in the bathroom regardless. i don’t know what to do anymore. i’ve been taking senokot once a day for the past few days and it’s been working a tiny bit but then woke up this morning to diarrhea, even tho i’ve been taking the same dose every day. i’ve already met with my dr and he just says i need to play around with different brands and dosages which is what i’ve been doing to no avail. if you have any tips or even if you’ve just experienced this before please let me know cuz im dying over here.

20F, For the past 4 years I’ve been having health issues started in june of 2020 (I was 17) it started with headaches every single day, and then the next year I started to get tired and my mouth was dry, I was hungry and thirsty. The only serious thing they found was that I was a anemic. I got my iron up and ferritin, but I still felt the same.
Finally in 2024, last week I went to a gastro. He said I have Ibs C but he didn’t even run test he just went off my symptoms (mainly my stomach symptoms) he didnt care about my other ones the only thing he said about that was ibs can possible cause those other symptoms but you have to go back to your primary care doctor for more answer 🙄
But he gave me mirlax and told me to go on low-fod diet.
the second day of taking mirlax I let my big one out, but still felt like I had to go still and even now that feelibg hasnt gone away, but I took it for like 4 day and it stopped working, went to the hostpital because I wasnt pooping and my stomach (mainly left side) was killing me. They took an xray, obvi I had dome backup in there on left side.
She told me to take sennosides-docusate sodium. Went to the pharmacy and they gave me Senokot-S dual action
is that the correct one?
But anyway, took that the same night and the next day I pooped A LOT (Even after that I felt like I still had to poop but nothing came out, I still felt full) took it again at night and the next morning I let out pebbles and was constipated feeling.
My question is does Ibs-c cause chronic fatique, constant hunger and thirst, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth? Its been 4 years of feeling like this.
Is it all just ibs?

20F, For the past 4 years I’ve been having health issues started in june of 2020 (I was 17) it started with headaches every single day, and then the next year I started to get tired and my mouth was dry, I was hungry and thirsty. The only serious thing they found was that I was a anemic. I got my iron up and ferritin, but I still felt the same.
Finally in 2024, last week I went to a gastro. He said I have Ibs C but he didn’t even run test he just went off my symptoms (mainly my stomach symptoms) he didnt care about my other ones the only thing he said about that was ibs can possible cause those other symptoms but you have to go back to your primary care doctor for more answer 🙄
But he gave me mirlax and told me to go on low-fod diet.
the second day of taking mirlax I let my big one out, but still felt like I had to go still and even now that feelibg hasnt gone away, but I took it for like 4 day and it stopped working, went to the hostpital because I wasnt pooping and my stomach (mainly left side) was killing me. They took an xray, obvi I had dome backup in there on left side.
She told me to take sennosides-docusate sodium. Went to the pharmacy and they gave me Senokot-S dual action
is that the correct one?
But anyway, took that the same night and the next day I pooped A LOT (Even after that I felt like I still had to poop but nothing came out, I still felt full) took it again at night and the next morning I let out pebbles and was constipated feeling.
My question is does Ibs-c cause chronic fatique, constant hunger and thirst, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth? Its been 4 years of feeling like this.
Is it all just ibs?

I just took my 2nd dose of 5.0 on Tuesday. Other than a little acid reflux and some mild constipation I haven’t really had any side effects. Well last night the diarrhea started. It’s still going on this morning. I’m trying to keep some electrolytes in me and hoping this passes. Of course this is my busiest weekend of the year at my work. I’m contemplating taking an Imodium but I also don’t want to cause constipation in a couple of days. Any tips?

My colonoscopy is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I opted for a two day prep due to chronic constipation. The prep is two 4L jugs of golytely. I made it through half of the first jug last night but started feeling very nauseous so I took a beak and fell asleep. I was up between 12:30 and 2:30 in the bathroom. Woke up at 6 with more trips to the bathroom. Now I’m throwing up and can’t even keep water down. My bathroom trips are diarrhea with not much liquid like the overnight trips were. I have a call in to the Dr and also sent a message on the portal. At this point is it a lost cause? Do you think Zofran would help? I’m so upset.

Hiii! So guys my constipation is really getting to me lately. I know I shouldn’t be saying this but, not being able to poop for days or even weeks has a really negative impact on my mental health. I don’t like seeing that I’m gaining weight because of my “poop weight”. I know this feels wrong to say. Or even think.
But it’s so convenient, it doesn’t cause me to feel pain and I can decide when to go to the bathroom and poop. I know when it’s time because I feel a pressure down there, but I can control it. Maybe not for a whole day, but for a few hours, yes! So it’s a laxative, but but why doesn’t it cause me pain?
this is one one i take by the way: https://www.dottortili.com/en/products/magnesio-supremo-300-gr (if you want to check it out).
That’s why I take magnesium everyday day, the powder one, the taste is disgusting, it’s like a lean flavoured powder, but oh my god, it tastes just like vomit to me.
It does help though! It has a laxative effect and makes my poop “watery” , but i also know that magnesium is good for energy and to stay concentrated, and many other things.
So…it helps me poop! :D AND THAT MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!!!!
The daily dose is about 1 to 2 teaspoons, so yeah, that’s what recommended. And that’s what I take. But I do have a question though…
What will happen if I take it everyday? Will this have an impact on my bowel movement? Will my constipation get worse? Yeah that’s about it…please help me clear my doubts!

Hiii! So guys my constipation is really getting to me lately. I know I shouldn’t be saying this but, not being able to poop for days or even weeks has a really negative impact on my mental health. I don’t like seeing that I’m gaining weight because of my “poop weight”. I know this feels wrong to say. Or even think.
But it’s so convenient, it doesn’t cause me to feel pain and I can decide when to go to the bathroom and poop. I know when it’s time because I feel a pressure down there, but I can control it. Maybe not for a whole day, but for a few hours, yes! So it’s a laxative, but but why doesn’t it cause me pain?
this is one one i take by the way: https://www.dottortili.com/en/products/magnesio-supremo-300-gr (if you want to check it out).
That’s why I take magnesium everyday day, the powder one, the taste is disgusting, it’s like a lean flavoured powder, but oh my god, it tastes just like vomit to me.
It does help though! It has a laxative effect and makes my poop “watery” , but i also know that magnesium is good for energy and to stay concentrated, and many other things.
So…it helps me poop! :D AND THAT MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!!!!
The daily dose is about 1 to 2 teaspoons, so yeah, that’s what recommended. And that’s what I take. But I do have a question though…
What will happen if I take it everyday? Will this have an impact on my bowel movement? Will my constipation get worse? Yeah that’s about it…please help me clear my doubts!

Hiii! So guys my constipation is really getting to me lately. I know I shouldn’t be saying this but, not being able to poop for days or even weeks has a really negative impact on my mental health. I don’t like seeing that I’m gaining weight because of my “poop weight”. I know this feels wrong to say. Or even think.
But it’s so convenient, it doesn’t cause me to feel pain and I can decide when to go to the bathroom and poop. I know when it’s time because I feel a pressure down there, but I can control it. Maybe not for a whole day, but for a few hours, yes! So it’s a laxative, but but why doesn’t it cause me pain?
this is one one i take by the way: https://www.dottortili.com/en/products/magnesio-supremo-300-gr (if you want to check it out).
That’s why I take magnesium everyday day, the powder one, the taste is disgusting, it’s like a lean flavoured powder, but oh my god, it tastes just like vomit to me.
It does help though! It has a laxative effect and makes my poop “watery” , but i also know that magnesium is good for energy and to stay concentrated, and many other things.
So…it helps me poop! :D AND THAT MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!!!!
The daily dose is about 1 to 2 teaspoons, so yeah, that’s what recommended. And that’s what I take. But I do have a question though…
What will happen if I take it everyday? Will this have an impact on my bowel movement? Will my constipation get worse? Yeah that’s about it…please help me clear my doubts!

Interested to know what the cause of your reflux was if you didn't have a hernia or bacteria infection and a clear endoscopy?
Was it a food allergy? Gluten? Milk? Was it as simple as giving up smoking? Was it constipation?
Has anyone had treatment via an osteopath? Iv heard they can be beneficial with manipulating the organs into the correct place?
Look toward to reading your reasons!!

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Interested to know what the cause of your reflux was if you didn’t have a hernia or bacteria infection and a clear endoscopy?
Was it a food allergy? Gluten? Milk? Was it as simple as giving up smoking? Was it constipation?
Has anyone had treatment via an osteopath? Iv heard they can be beneficial with manipulating the organs into the correct place?
Look toward to reading your reasons!!

30F, 110 lbs
No alcohol/tobacco/drugs
Medications: amlodipine, low dose aspirin
Diagnoses: IgA nephropathy, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
I posted my “medical mystery” case about a year ago and got some helpful suggestions.
Unfortunately nothing has been found out and I am significantly worse off than I was a year ago.
I was diagnosed with UCTD in December 2023. I was started on Plaquenil but unfortunately developed Plaquenil-Induced generalized pustular psoriasis in January 2024 (confirmed via skin biopsy). I was admitted to the hospital for 5 days to be stabilized. I was previously taking cyclosporine (125 mg twice a day) and topical steroids for 2 months.
Every doctor I have seen (ER docs, primary care, nephrologist, infectious diseases, pulm, cardio, neuro, derm, etc) all have said for over a year that there is some evidence of an autoimmune disease at play.
I had my follow up with rheumatology today and I was told by a new doctor that there is zero evidence I have an autoimmune disease. I was told it may be a “functional disorder”. They offered to schedule a follow up in 6 months but I declined. I will be switching doctors.
I am frustrated and angry.
My current symptoms are intermittent (come in flare ups). The symptoms affecting me most include:

• Weakness. It started in my legs and is now affecting my upper arms, neck, and face. I have frequent falls, occurring mostly when I attempt to stand up in the mornings or trying to stand from a seated position. I cannot wash my hair, brush my teeth, or put dishes away in the cupboard due to weakness in my upper arms and shoulders. It is difficult keeping my head up as my neck gets too tired.
  
• Difficulty breathing. This has been a major persistent complaint for well over a year now. Cardiac causes ruled out. I had two PFTs done and I was unable to give adequate effort both times. I was unable to exhale for 6 seconds. Both times I had to try at least 8 times and was unable to do so despite understanding instructions.
  

Other symptoms include:

• Blurry vision
  
• Trouble swallowing (I choke on water and food during flares)
  
• Dry eyes and dry mouth
  
• Fevers (100-101 degrees Fahrenheit). The past couple months my fevers have not been nearly as frequent as before. Fevers will occur about 1-2 times a month now.
  
• Cough that comes and goes
  
• Nasal congestion
  
• Palpitations. HR can go up to 170 upon standing but decreases when seated or lying down.
  
• BP can either be elevated or low. 130+/90+ and can quickly switch to 80s/50s.
  
• Constipation
  

Clinical/laboratory findings:
Neurology (done this year):

• Negative myasthenia gravis panel (AChR and MuSK Ab)
  
• Positive VGCC (P/Q type) Ab: 0.04 nmol/L (normal cut off <0.02 nmol/L)
  
• Borderline VGKC Ab: 0.02 nmol/L (normal cutoff <0.02 nmol/L)
  
• normal EMG. Respectfully I believe my EMG was conducted incorrectly. The doctor was not in the room and it was done by the tech and a resident who was doing their first EMG and NCS. My legs and arms are always quite cold to the touch and I know EMG results can be temperature sensitive.
  

Rheumatology (tests done in 2023):

• Positive ANA 1:320 speckled (1 year ago)
  
• Elevated ESR (consistently in the 30s)
  
• Negative ENA
  
• Normal CK
  
• Normal TSH
  
• Negative ANCA
  
• Normal CRP
  
• normal myositis panel
  

Pulmonology:

• PFT done but unable to exhale for 6 seconds
  
• chest CT shows “Mild fat stranding in the anterior mediastinum, may represent residual thymus.”
  

Cardiology:

• Holter showed sinus tach but otherwise normal
  
• Normal Echo
  

Vascular Surgery:

• Normal arterial and venous Dopplers (showed mild disease but nothing needing treatment according to Dr.)

Infectious Diseases:

• Negative Lyme (initially a false positive, test redone twice and came back negative)
  
• many many other tests all negative
  

General/random:

• normal CBC
  
• slightly low potassium on and off since January (3.4 nmol/L with normal range 3.6-5)
  
• low creatinine (consistently) 0.47 with normal range 0.57-1.11 mg/dL
  
• high protein: 9 (normal 6.4-8.3 g/dL)
  
• high globulin: 4.3 (normal 1.5-3.4 g/dL)
  
• high vitamin b12 (for over a year now) 1807 pg/mL (normal 213-816 pg/mL). Not taking supplements or vitamins
  
• normal magnesium
  
• normal chest X-rays
  
• normal lipid panel
  

Any ideas or suggestions? I was told the CT findings of my thymus are normal and “it’s nothing”. Should I be following up with someone else about that? Considering I have had shortness of breath, a cough, and chest pain for months now. I was told my VGCC Ab were positive but not high enough to mean anything.
All doctors will not schedule follow ups with me, saying I need to continue seeing rheumatology. Today my rheumatologist dismissed me so I don’t know what else to do.
Thanks in advance.

Just looking to commiserate I think. A couple months ago the gynecologist found a 4 (inch? cm? Idk) endometrioma and it needs to be surgically removed. It’s now causing so much pain that I can’t get comfortable laying down. I definitely can’t stand for very long because the pressure and throbbing radiates into my leg.
It’s causing constipation like nobody’s business, but I also think it’s causing bowel urgency and making me pee more. Oh and I was hospitalized from the pain of a flare up in February. In short, it’s a nightmare and I want to scream.
I’m supposed to go to Japan on Monday for a two week tour and I’m afraid this is going to screw up everything.
Does anyone have any ideas for relieving some of the discomfort? Tylenol seems to be working for now, but if I keep taking it I know it’ll stop working. I refuse to cancel the trip over this.

I had symptomatic H Pylori from August to October (the month I finally got a diagnosis). Took antibiotics in November and eradicated it.
After this, I was still left with constant bloating and constipation which occured during H Pylori aswell. Constipation was very bad for the 3 months that I wasn't treated for H Pylori.
My theory is that the constipation and slow motility caused by H Pylori lead to SIBO. Once I treated H Pylori in November, my motility was never the same as before. Fast forward to now, I'm still stuck with bloating and slow motility. I'll pass stool everyday but it's always watery and I never feel empty. This has probably left me with SIBO in my gut.
I did some research and saw that SIBO feeds off carbs. So today, I went completely 100% carnivore and my bloating after eating has significantly decreased.
This has to be SIBO right? At this point I'm just praying it's SIBO so I can have an official diagnosis and get back on antibiotics.

Hey guys. I really needed somewhere to drop this because I feel like nobody’s listened to me whenever I talk about this. I’m feeling so much anger and shame toward myself because I gained 10 lbs.
Yes I know that’s not in the slightest that significant, especially compared to what many, including myself, either have accomplished or have to accomplish. Let me explain further:
I was obese my whole life, basically since my mom cold turkey ripped me off of the ADHD meds I was on when I was 10. No matter how much I ate, I was always full. I “yo-yo dieted” my whole life until found a YouTube channel in 2021 that changed my life forever. I found out about “volume eating” (low calorie high volume to stay full) and the importance of increasing protein and fiber in your diet to stay full, proper BMI, healthy calorie deficits, etc. I burned an average of 7 lbs a month in anywhere between a 700-1,000 cal deficit depending on whether it was the beginning or towards the end of my weight loss journey. From January 2022 to February 2023, I went from 213 lbs to 137.6 lbs. I’m 25 ys old and 5 ft 4 in, so 145.6 is my max. I was so proud of myself. For once, I felt like I’d been in control of my life and had a sense of agency and confidence.
May of 2023, lots of things in my life took a turn for the worst. I finally graduated college just to find out my degree is useless, a traumatic instance occurred, and my controlling ass mom signed me onto a car insurance policy without my permission that specifically didn’t allow for rideshare coverage all because she found out I was doing Uber Eats and just didn’t want me doing it. My life was out of control. I spiraled and struggled to stay full. More importantly, the foods that kept me full got me constipated because I’m intolerant to dairy and whey protein. I made the mistake of taking lactaid pills to treat to prevent said constipation which only caused it as lactaid pills only prevent the opposite. So this made keeping the weight off impossible as the diet I stuck to to get it off only made my stomach hurt because protein sits in your stomach longer. It’s been 10 months as I have my colonoscopy this Friday FINALLY. I’d racked up a good $10,00 in medical debt living on miralax and my clothes don’t fit. I dash here and there to feed myself now that I’m on a new car insurance policy and the b*tch is blocked.
All of this to say…I’m just so angry. The amount of time I spend exercising to keep up with the cheap, unsustainable, unhealthy diet because of my bowels and the fact that I’m poor…HOURS of walking and jogging daily just to basically even out. I’m 147.6 right now (as far as I know) and I just feel completely destroyed because I feel like I’ve reached my peak and I’ll just never be able to keep it off.and that makes me angry too, because I KNOW I can be right back down to where I was in a month with a daily 1,000 calorie deficit. I don’t understand what’s happening and why I’m torturing myself over this.
Have any of you ever experienced anything like this? I’m really just looking for encouragement and wisdom because I already know what I have to do. I’m just angry at myself for failing to do it.