Awkward, BUT(ha) does anyone else have poo issues and what do you do to alleviate it?

ddveedub

I find myself feeling full and kind of bloaty first thing in the morning, but I'm not getting "relief". Has anyone else experienced this? I picked up some dates to try and help mother nature along. Any other ideas?

LittleChipin

Lots of water and bran cereal really helps. Foods with good fats can help too, like salmon, nuts, avocados etc. But I suffer from constipation a lot and my doctor told me it's ok to take senna which is a natural vegetable laxative in pill form, whenever I need it. It doesn't cause stomach pain and gives you relief in a couple hours. They sell it at the store!

ddveedub

Thank you LittleChipin! I haven't experienced this much discomfort since I was pregnant many years ago!

H_Ock12

Ground flax mixed with oatmeal or yogurt helps me. Also, about 4 oz of white grape juice get things moving in about 8 hours.

MissDeeDee78

Water, flax, something a little greasy at times, coffee, senna tea (yuck but it works), prunes, dried apricots. Hope this helps!

ddveedub

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate it!

JoRocka

Fat.

you need some fat. Grease those skids.

ddveedub

@MissDeeDee78 I just noticed your username! We are both dd's. I'm 74 though:-)

BCullari

ddveedub wrote: »

I find myself feeling full and kind of bloaty first thing in the morning, but I'm not getting "relief". Has anyone else experienced this? I picked up some dates to try and help mother nature along. Any other ideas?

A bit of castor oil after a high protein meal makes my colon explode quite nicely....

fitoverfortymom

I was horribly constipated for weeks. I used to take Miralax on Sunday nights, but was seeing minimal improvement. I looked at ways to add dietary fiber, and that has improved things a LOT for me. I have Fiber One cereal each day, which gets me half of my fiber. Plus, usually an orange, an apple, and one of my starches typically has enough fiber to get me over the threshold. It seems to have restored some regularity, so I am going with it for now.

trisH_7183

My husband has had this problem for many years.A nurse told him about a Chinese tea.Sorry I don't know the brand,but health stores carry it & I think Walmart does.Google for more info.Works for him.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

enough fiber,healthy fats and water does it for me.

lightenup2016

I take a magnesium supplement, not for that reason, but that is a side effect. The one I take is Natural Calm.

There is also an herbal tea called Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinals. I wouldn't recommend if yours is a chronic issue, but every now and then should be fine.

leejoyce31

LittleChipin wrote: »

Lots of water and bran cereal really helps. Foods with good fats can help too, like salmon, nuts, avocados etc. But I suffer from constipation a lot and my doctor told me it's ok to take senna which is a natural vegetable laxative in pill form, whenever I need it. It doesn't cause stomach pain and gives you relief in a couple hours. They sell it at the store!

I've taken Senokot. It's expensive, but it works without cramping the stomach. It has senna. I'm going to try magnesium citrate supplements though to see how that works. Sometimes, I suffer from constipation due to stomach issues.

leejoyce31

lightenup2016 wrote: »

I take a magnesium supplement, not for that reason, but that is a side effect. The one I take is Natural Calm.

There is also an herbal tea called Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinals. I wouldn't recommend if yours is a chronic issue, but every now and then should be fine.

I didn't notice this when I posted below. I just ordered a magnesium citrate supplement from Amazon. I'm planning on trying it this weekend.

dnavarre651

Drink more water
It will make your mornings like Happy Hour!

hawkmancody

Just make sure you don't push too hard. I made that mistake when I changed my diet.... let's just say it wasn't good and yes I regret pushing so hard every time I release yesterday's food

SierraFatToSkinny

I try to eat a date with every meal. (I usually have at least one a day.)

This will seriously help you. Promise.

sweetsbst

I use Benefiber clear powder in my coffee and take probiotics daily. No issues. Just be sure you start slow on the fiber to allow your gut to adjust to it, then increase as tolerated. Water, water, water

Rocbola

High fiber, soft, water rich foods tend to get things moving for me. A couple days of veggie soup, cucumbers, watermelon and bananas work for me.

ZodFit

Pre-workout usually makes me blow the back out of my toilet

CharlieBeansmomTracey

Kevoofthehoradrim wrote: »

Pre-workout usually makes me blow the back out of my toilet

wow sorry that happens

cloverdaisy

I do and with the threads I've seen here, I think my fat intake is too low. YEAH, I get to eat my favorite breakfast, avocado toast, again!!

Kawaiidesu808

Fiber powder or gummies, they are just good to take regularly

ddveedub

All of these wonderful suggestions! What I have found works the best for me is three dates after my breakfast gets things moving. Four dates are too many! But three is just right.

Francl27

Coffee, water, 25g of fiber a day and I poop like clockwork every morning.

Ibuprofen seems to give me the opposite effect unfortunately.

zdyb23456

I tried chia seeds (I was gifted a bag) and that did not take long to have run to the bathroom!

cerise_noir

I have chronic IBS-m.

During a c phase, I:
-drink more water
-do abdominal massage
-warm coffee
-heat pad on the stomach area
- go for walks
- Have some prunes
- Consume miralax
-increase fat
-increase magnesium.

During a d phase I:
-stay hydrated
-drink electrolytes
-do BRAT for a while
-slowly increase fibre
-stay by the mighty white throne
-pray my intestines don't fall out
-apply ice/cool to my abdomen.
-no coffee. I'm going to be cranky, anyway.
-decrease fat if too high
-cut back on magnesium

domeofstars

I've found that since I've started to ensure I get the five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit I have no problems in this area and its awesome! Also my skin is starting to look great. If its too hard to get in all of that vegetable, I recommend all bran and dried fruit especially prunes too. As well, drink lots of water. Its helpful to track your cups of water each day. For every cup of caffeine you have, you should replace that with two cups of water as caffeine dehydrates you.