Poop Question.

kcrxgirl

Calcium in antacids can cause constipation as well as an increased protein in your diet.

kimkay1985

I eat yogurt every morning to help keep me regular and drink lots of water during the day. Sometimes a warm bath will help you relax so you can go.

dshalbert

What caught my attention, was that you mentioned that you were drinking senna tea. Senna is a natural laxitive and stimulant and shouldn't be taken on a regular basis, just as you would not take any stimulant laxitive for more than a day or 2. it compromises the function of your bowel muscles. Below is an excerpt from an ariticle about senna and a link.

If you are still having problem getting regular, metamucil or other fiber based supplements may be a safer way to go. And yes magnesuim is good too. It also helps with soreness when you exersice. Just don't take too much.

"Little is known about the safety of long-term intake of senna tea. As such, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns against using senna for more than two weeks. Taking senna for longer than two weeks may lead to dysfunction in the bowels, according to the NIH. Additionally, long-term use of senna may increase your risk of muscle weakness, liver damage, and heart function disorders." For more on this here is a link . . .

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/senna/a/Senna-Tea.htm

Hope that you feel better!

Bethany0214

I get just like that when it's my period. The whole week during that time of the month I barely go. Once it's over though usually everything catches up like it should. However, during that time and when I'm feeling backed up, I have an apple cider vinegar drink and that cleans everything right out. It's 1-2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons of honey, and a 16.9 oz bottle of water. I actually like the taste, but some people say it's a little rough on the palette lol.

Iknowsaur

I just take ibuprofin. I've read online that antacids cause constipation

Ibuprofen can also cause constipation. Try to increase your fruit intake and water intake and go for a jog or long walk. It'll help move things along.

o.o ibuprofen, really? No idea. I assumed only strong hospital pain killers would do that. Thanks for this!

Pretty much all medicines intended to ease pain can have that effect. Of course the big ones (percs, vics, etc) usually have the worst outcome (trust me, after countless knee surgeries I know .-.) they all can get you a little bit messed up. My medication for my migraines is a troublemaker too.

bekahlou75

I also had this problem when I started MFP. For months......then I figured out I needed more fiber. I drink about 8 oz. of 100% apple juice mixed with 3 tbls of Metamucil. Now everything works like it's supposed to work.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Also, according to doctors, you should be going anywhere between 3 a day and 1 every 3 days.

My doctor told me that as long as your body is on a schedule and you eliminate in the same frequency then there is no issue whether you go every day or every few days.

Greytfish

Try adding an apple to your daily diet. Or, canned pears.

brevislux

Don't rush to take fiber supplements. Eat fruits and vegetables.