Constipation help?
mellieinkc
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I know this is really personal, but I am really struggling with constipation and the only thing that works is Magnesium Citrate in a bottle that you drink before surgery! I have tried supplements, more fiber, more water, more activity even laxatives and NOTHING works. I do not want to take something that is addictive. I think this is also part of the reason my weight lose has stalled which is making me really discouraged. Does anyone have any long term advise? I have had this issue for years and I need something natural that can help me be truly regular. Thanks for any advise you can provide.
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Have you talked to a doctor about it? When you take laxatives or magnesium citrate on a regular enough basis, your body can become dependent on them, and can actually make constipation worse.0
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Basically the only thing you can do is increase your fiber and water intake like you've been doing and GO SEE A DR! This happened when I started on protein powder. I ended up having to add flax seeds to my smoothie every morning just to counter act this problem. Maybe drop your protein level by a little bit for a week and see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Just looked at your diary, it's definitely the protein powder! Add some flax seeds (1 to 2 tbsp) or maybe some oats to your smoothie. You need to get non-soluble fiber in with the smoothie.. eating it later won't help as much.0 -
Following. I have the same problem. Mine is a result of meds I'm taking. Had it for over 20 years now
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Have you tried taking miralax daily? I was constipated after having my baby and I took that for a few days... it works, to say the least. I kept taking it after and it doesn't make you go violently or anything, but helps you go every day. I don't have the best luck going all the time anyway because of my thyroid.0
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Hi there! I have the same problem...I have been known to go up to two weeks between bathroom stops! Here's what I use. About 4-6 oz of raw apple juice..blend in 2tbsp of chlorophyll and 2 Tbsp of aloe vera juice (innerleaf fillet) mix with 1 heaping tsp of psyllium husk powder shake well and drink up! Follow with a tall glass of water. It works really well for me and everything can be bought at a healthfood store. It may take a couple days to really get things going, but I find if I keep up on it it keeps me regular.0
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I find that taking acidophilus with pectin has a beneficial effect. I don't really have this problem, but I know it can be miserable. Hopefully your doctor can help.0
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Try adding more fat to your diet. Remember, eating fat doesn't MAKE you fat. Your body needs some to function properly. Research good vs bad fats and enjoy
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Try adding more fat to your diet. Remember, eating fat doesn't MAKE you fat. Your body needs some to function properly. Research good vs bad fats and enjoy
^^^ This. Glanced through a week of your diary and I can't see your fiber but I saw you got close to your fat goal on only 1 day. On the other days it was low. Working in some more fats might help.
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Lots of water (or other drinks without caffeine or alcohol), fiber and healthy fat... and drink senna tea every night. I have struggled with the same issue.
At least 20% of calories from fat daily. Closer to 30% is better.0 -
More fat, flax seed, mandarin oranges, sunflower seeds, a big cup of strong coffee, cherries. A stool softener, not a laxative.0
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Not sure if anyone mentioned this yet but try prunes. They are very good tasting. Start with 6 and work up from there. You should have a BM by the next day.0
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Forming a habit may be helpful. Go in and sit down everyday at the same time and just try to relax while there. Pick a time of day or night when you can afford the time to just chill there.
If you are taking supplements, eating enough fiber, drinking enough water and getting enough exercise and still having issues it may help.
adding a little more fat to your diet may help too.0 -
The thing with fiber supplements is that if you don't drink enough water, they can be constipating. I eat fiber1 cereal at some point during the day as bfast or a snack, and I drink a 500ml bottle of water. On days I don't meet my 25 g, I take metamucil with an extra glass of water after.0
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I say increase your water intake, flax seeds are a great idea when doing protein powders, and increase fat content (meet that goal each day if you can.)0
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My doctor recommended glucomannan, when I had similar issue, and increase in water intake. I haven´t had this problem ever since I got on this regimen. I hope this would work for you also. Good luck!0
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Psyllium husk! I take 2tbls in a glass of water every night before I sleep. Works every time!0
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I have this issue too & so many doctors have told me to "drink more water" which does not help at all. You may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and there are certain foods that people with it should avoid (such as excess dairy). Look it up to see more food recommendations. You can also dry drinking "Smooth Move" tea by Traditional Medicinals which I do every few days. I also take one tab of Shaklee's Herb-Lax every couple of days. You can order it on their website: shaklee.com. All of this together seems to help.0
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Looking at your diary I see a lot of apples, but not many veggies. I would increase your intake of veggies- I have the same problem and one of the things that helps me most (naturally) are prunes (YUK), apple juice, and vegetable soups (homemade with LOTS of veggies) and also dishes made with lentils or dried beans/peas.
Agree with other posters about the protein powders.
Google yoga and constipation and they have some recommended exercises to get things moving that help me out if things get stuck too.
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When i feel constipated........ I take a half shot of extra virgin olive oil.
120 calories
14 grams fat- but 10 grams is mono-saturated(healthy fat)
Does the trick every time.
Sometimes 50% of my daily fat intake is olive oil0 -
Eat more FAT.0
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I take GNC's Ultra 25 Probiotic Complex, seems to help me!0
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Acidophilus.
Fiber gummies.
Stay away from dairy.
Psyllium Husk caps0 -
One of the symptoms of low thyroid production is constipation...to combat this, I take 3 magnesium citrate caps every single night at bed time. I get 2 big ole bottles when Vitamin Shoppe has them buy one get one half price. If I don't take them, I don't go - end of story. I have discussed this with my doctor who feels this is absolutely fine and cannot hurt me.
Of course, you need to speak to your own doctor, but this is a cheap and easy remedy to the problem...another benefit of citrate is that it is a very gentle "downer" that tends to help with muscle relaxation...taken at night, it can help relax you for quicker sleeping.
Also, eat more fat.0 -
I used to suffer dreadfully with IBS, the constipation would be so bad I would have a lot of pain in my side/lower back for days on end. I tried a lot of medication and natural remedies but none worked. I decided 8 weeks ago to give the 5:2 way of eating a go, I won't lie it was to lose weight but happily I have not had a bout of IBS or constipation for 6-7 weeks. That for me is amazing as constipation and pain was becoming a way of life.
Many I know object to 5:2 but it works well for me so I have decided this is going to be a permanent change for me not just a 'diet'. Good luck on finding what works for you.0 -
Cheap Mexican Food.0
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I take medications that cause constipation. When I was in the hospital they gave me a stool softener every day. They truly do work and nit by flooding things out of you just softly work. Go to CVS and brand they areckess expensive. See if that helps you nay want to take two the first day0
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Nothing that steamed okra wont take care of. When things slow down, I replace my evening meal with a couple of cups of okra and the next day, problem resolved! Slippery little buggers take care of everything. Have some okra daily 1/2 cup and it keeps you going and it is healthy for you and very low calorie. I boil it and eat it like a soup water and all. Just add some salt for seasoning.
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Flax seed oil, primrose oil, or fish oil, plus lots of water good luck - I hope things get moving soon, if not definitely see your doctor. 0
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first - without getting into too much details, are you actually constipated or are you just going less than previously? second - I would start with speaking to the doctor but a quick glance at your diary shows that you aren't actually eating a lot of cals per day (possibly not eating enough) and you don't have a lot of actual FOOD. there are snacks, apples, protein powder but not a lot of food (chicken, eggs, meat, fish, vegetables, etc).
If i were you - that's where i would start. eat food, and eat more. if your cal goal is 1550 then that's where you should be (or close to it). there are days that - taking the exercise cals into consideration - you barely reach 1000 calories.0 -
eggs, adequate fiber and water,
Are you on any other medication?0
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