Its a no go

MERRYMONKEY512
MERRYMONKEY512 Posts: 26 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
Constipation: I cant go. Maybe once a week. I have tried increasing fiber, I already drink around 3L of water a day, and I get physical exercise. I dont want to take laxatives, they only work in the short term. This is bad! Any advice?
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  • JPW1990
    JPW1990 Posts: 2,424 Member
    If you don't normally use coconut oil, 2-4 tablespoons will fix it. Very quickly.
  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    See a doctor.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    What's your fat intake like? If I go low fat, I don't... go. At all.
  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
    DemoraFairy wrote: »
    See a doctor.

    This ^^^
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Dr. Schulze Formula 1. It might take 1 for two days, but it works :)
  • MERRYMONKEY512
    MERRYMONKEY512 Posts: 26 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    What's your fat intake like? If I go low fat, I don't... go. At all.

  • MERRYMONKEY512
    MERRYMONKEY512 Posts: 26 Member
    Its usually pretty high...average 30-33%
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    edited March 2015
    You can try drinking more fluids and eating more fiber. There are also pills on the market to treat constipation. But if that isn't working, it may be something more serious.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    magnesium citrate.
  • Ainesilver
    Ainesilver Posts: 72 Member
    Prunes. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less dairy products.
  • NoIdea101NoIdea
    NoIdea101NoIdea Posts: 659 Member
    Are you on any medication which may effect it? I know certain painkillers can give me constipation if I have too many. That, and eating crap (although it sounds like you are not one of those people!). Otherwise, aside from what everyone else has suggested, I wouldn't know what to suggest (squats maybe? Lol).

    But I hope you get it sorted because it is NOT a pleasant feeling!
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Sometimes (and in my case) increasing fiber makes this worse.. Drinking more water will not necessarily make you go either.

    When I stopped all caffeine this happened to me. I hate to say this because I am not a promoter of caffeine, but caffeine is top of my food chain (and I just need a small amount per day).. Just a thought..
  • MERRYMONKEY512
    MERRYMONKEY512 Posts: 26 Member
    gia07 wrote: »
    Sometimes (and in my case) increasing fiber makes this worse.. Drinking more water will not necessarily make you go either.

    When I stopped all caffeine this happened to me. I hate to say this because I am not a promoter of caffeine, but caffeine is top of my food chain (and I just need a small amount per day).. Just a thought..

  • NoIdea101NoIdea
    NoIdea101NoIdea Posts: 659 Member
    Yes, caffeine and cigarettes.....not ones I would recommend to anyone else, but they definitely help me :p
  • pope705
    pope705 Posts: 109 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    magnesium citrate.

    This!!! I tried Natural Calm, and followed the directions on the bottle. Within 30 minutes I was at the bathroom, and was cleaned out by morning. I wouldn't recommend taking both tsp at once, like the bottle says. Start with 1 tsp, and then maybe take another one an hour or two later. It also helps you sleep.
  • MERRYMONKEY512
    MERRYMONKEY512 Posts: 26 Member
    LOL I know...yes I am a coffee drinker and used to be after my first cup(or first couple sips) I was off to the john like clockwork, now nothing. Something I wonder, up until a few months ago I was a fairly heavy boozer, which seemed to make me go, um well, too much. When I quit drinking is when this issue started. Maybe my body is still adjusting...
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    You could try Miralax - it is not like traditional stimulant laxatives and is not dangerous or habit-forming like a stimulant laxative. It draws additional water to your colon to soften, loosen, and stimulate a movement. It was recommended for m 13yo when he was badly constipated and I expressed the same concerns about using a laxative, this is what I was told (and that it is used in pediatric patients frequently as well)
  • wathjo1
    wathjo1 Posts: 106 Member
    Depending on the types of fiber I ingest, it can actually cause constipation with me. If you're consuming a ton of vegetables, maybe make sure they're cooked at least a little easier so the body can digest better? That's what i've learned over time...
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    go get some senokot or metamucil....
  • ljmorgi
    ljmorgi Posts: 264 Member
    pope705 wrote: »
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    magnesium citrate.

    This!!! I tried Natural Calm, and followed the directions on the bottle. Within 30 minutes I was at the bathroom, and was cleaned out by morning. ... It also helps you sleep.

    This seems like a bad combination. ;)
  • KelGen02
    KelGen02 Posts: 668 Member
    I drink an all natural green tea every morning and have been going regularly... prior to the eating better, drinking the water and the daily tea I was a once a week go kinda gal which was not the best feeling in the world. Good luck to you!
  • MelRC117
    MelRC117 Posts: 911 Member
    Phrick wrote: »
    You could try Miralax - it is not like traditional stimulant laxatives and is not dangerous or habit-forming like a stimulant laxative. It draws additional water to your colon to soften, loosen, and stimulate a movement. It was recommended for m 13yo when he was badly constipated and I expressed the same concerns about using a laxative, this is what I was told (and that it is used in pediatric patients frequently as well)

    Yes this. Its safe for women who are pregnant and young kids.

    I would try that as temporary, but talk to your doctor about the issues.
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    Taco Bell
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    Go to the doctor. If you are unable to get in right away and are in discomfort, take an over the counter stool softener. Not nearly as unpleasant as a laxative.
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    Chocolite protein bars or Chocolite Chocolate Crispy Caramel from www.healthsmartfoods.com The bars have about 10g protein, about 10g fiber and are about 100 calories; they're also sugar free/gluten free. The caramel comes in a 2 pack - 12g fiber and 60 calories.

    You can usually find coupon codes at www.retailmenot.com

    It's really helped me with that issue.
  • ruggedshutter
    ruggedshutter Posts: 389 Member
    edited March 2015
    I hear sugar-free gummy bears will work...maybe too well. Read the Amazon reviews :D
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Coffee. Two cups, black.

  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    ruggedshutter wrote: »
    I hear sugar-free gummy bears will work...maybe too well. Read the Amazon reviews :D

    Beat me to it! hahahh I die every time.

    OP - How long has this been an issue? How do you feel?

    My son is having bathroom issues, so I am taking note of some of the suggestions.
  • Peanutmanak47
    Peanutmanak47 Posts: 75 Member
    DemoraFairy wrote: »
    See a doctor.

  • scottacular
    scottacular Posts: 597 Member
    Doctors, pharmacist, more fibre and water, cranberry juice...in that order.
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