cant poop! tried everything! pretty please help!

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  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
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    magnesium citrate liquid will make you poop. Then eat prunes once a day or figs. I would start on probiotics as well.
  • ugottafriend
    ugottafriend Posts: 97 Member
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    Eating a ton of fiber is not beneficial to you if your bowels are not normal. It could be a number of things but it sounds like a combination of dehydration (in spite of your water intake), or your magnesium could be low (which will eventually become dangerous). I would have to suggest increasing water, trying a Magnesium Citrate supplement (Mag Oxide is useless, you need Citrate), mineral or olive oil, and slack off on the fiber. You're probably impacted, which can be a very bad thing. Good luck.

    PS - I agree that you need to talk to a doctor about it. Even if we're right, listening to random advice from the internet is risky.
  • mmaiya
    mmaiya Posts: 4
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    Consult a gastroenterologist, laxatives and enemas are temporary solution the problem. It'll be a problem if a day comes when you are dependant on enemas and laxatives for pooping...

    I used to have the same problem (but not as severe as yours). I started finding out what was the food that was causing it an slowly eliminated it.

    If "Ayurvedic" treatment are available there, then consider having a "panchakarma". Google it to know more. :)
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
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    Two words: Magnesium Citrate
  • ronit_rai
    ronit_rai Posts: 325 Member
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    drink a glass of luke warm water with 1 spoon honey and 5-6 drops of lime in the morning within 20 minutes after waking up!
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
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    SEE.....

    A...............

    DOCTOR!!!

    My goodness - I wouldn't even question that you need to figure this out!!!!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
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    Pooping 3 times a month is definitely not okay. A healthy pooper goes at least 2 to 3 times a day. I would call your doctor.

    2-3 times per day???? No that doesn't seem normal either....

    That is what my doctor told me when I had to go in for tests and had a colonoscopy done while I was having bowel problems.

    2-3 times a day may be within the acceptable range, but it's NOT typical and it's NOT necessary for good health.

    And you said AT LEAST 2-3 times a day? So if I went 4 or 5 times that would be even better? No, that would be more like diarrhea. :sick:
  • HeyGoRun
    HeyGoRun Posts: 550 Member
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    i eat a ton of fiber
    Stop eating a ton!!! Too much fiber is a no no
  • donthesitate
    donthesitate Posts: 255 Member
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    Consult a gastroenterologist, laxatives and enemas are temporary solution the problem. It'll be a problem if a day comes when you are dependant on enemas and laxatives for pooping...

    I used to have the same problem (but not as severe as yours). I started finding out what was the food that was causing it an slowly eliminated it.

    If "Ayurvedic" treatment are available there, then consider having a "panchakarma". Google it to know more. :)

    This, I had the same issue and had to go to a gi specialist, found out it was food also
  • donnavoldan
    donnavoldan Posts: 2
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    I am a chiropractor. 400mg magnesium at bedtime seems to help most people. The form could be important. Read the bottle. Magnesium oxide works well for most. Magnesium carbonates not as much. Mag glycinates work well too, I have one patient magnesium citrate is her winner. One size does not fit all. We all have different physiology. Don't give up!
  • donnavoldan
    donnavoldan Posts: 2
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    Agree! Forgot to mention the fiber thing in last magnesium post. I thought that too.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
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    Go see your doctor.

    No offense intended, but are you sure you are not going more often and just forgetting? Otherwise you would get sick.
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
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    I ate 4 dried prunes yesterday and needless to say I woke up to a surprise.
  • mike_ny
    mike_ny Posts: 351 Member
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    Eat some serious amounts of fat in your diet for a couple days. Problem solved.

    All the fiber and water in the world won't make you regular if you're not getting enough fat in your diet. For an immediate fix, eat one really greasy chili dog or equivalent and you'll be lucky to even make the drive home before having to stop for a restroom.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
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    For an immediate fix, eat one really greasy chili dog or equivalent and you'll be lucky to even make the drive home before having to stop for a restroom.
    while I don't want to actually suggest this, because you have an extreme issue that requires a Drs advice... I have to attest to the effectiveness of eating something greasy lol. I was terribly constipated a couple of weeks ago...ate 2 McDonalds hamburger patties and the next day...ahhh much better! TMI maybe but...its true!
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
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    Pooping 3 times a month is definitely not okay. A healthy pooper goes at least 2 to 3 times a day. I would call your doctor.

    2-3 times per day???? No that doesn't seem normal either....

    That is what my doctor told me when I had to go in for tests and had a colonoscopy done while I was having bowel problems.

    Well I'm glad I'm not "that" normal!!! Yikes.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Pooping 3 times a month is definitely not okay. A healthy pooper goes at least 2 to 3 times a day. I would call your doctor.

    2-3 times per day???? No that doesn't seem normal either....

    That is what my doctor told me when I had to go in for tests and had a colonoscopy done while I was having bowel problems.

    Well I'm glad I'm not "that" normal!!! Yikes.

    Um. ok. :huh:
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
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    Coincidentally I just saw an episode of "Dr. (forgot the name), Medical Examiner" after I posted in this thread, and in it a guy died when the bacteria from his impacted bowel built up and entered his blood stream. Pooping three times a month is not normal and not healthy. See a doctor!
  • skadoosh33
    skadoosh33 Posts: 353 Member
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    Are you taking opioids?
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
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    There is no way my bowels can physically store 10 days worth of normal eating. If someone is popping every 10 days, I really have to question what kind of food - and how much of it - is being ingested.

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