Hi Jane,
I have had Parkinson’s for about 10 years and constipation has been a curse. Along side wind another Parkinson’s curse, these 2 nasties can cause great pain. There is a few things I have found help;
- Exercise is a must do, even if your stuck at home. If the weather is fine I take the dog out for at least 30 minutes walk. If unable to go out I exercise at home, standing on the spot lifting my legs high.
- Diet is critical, I have Weetabix one day, muesli the next. Plenty of veg and avoid excess of the things that have an effect on constipation, i.e. Cheese, chocolate.
- Consistency, I have found this out the hard way, if I am to achieve regularity in bowel movement. I rise, eat, exercise at the same time everyday.
I have reduced my usage of laxido from 6 a day to 1.
This works for me, I wish you well and hope your Dad improves.
Pat