I haven't pooped in 4 days!!!

TrainingWithTonya

Things that worked when I had IBS with constipation:

Bananas
Apples
Any fruit really
Oatmeal (all of the above are from the fiber, so drink lots of water with them)
Hot liquids (stimulates the colon, thats how coffee works)
Protein shakes with more then 25 grams of protein per serving (The body can't process a whole lot of protein at once, so it tries to get rid of it.)

Thankfully, I just got smart and added this stuff to my normal eating habits and don't have any problems anymore.

ucaminax

My magnesium supplement makes me go VERY regularly, in fact TOO regularly lol. I know someone who has always had bad problems with constipation-has tried it all-I gave her some of my magnesium and she calls it "her little green friend" -it worked great for her, too. Because of this, I only take one every other day. But yes, a healthy, fiber full diet with lots of fruits and veggies and water is best.

HRgoldenlife

are you gettinge enough fiber. Use the food tool here and change your settings to show you your fiber intake and drink enough water. I suffer with being backed up from time to time (adhesions). it is best to get yourself to go naturally with food, water, exercise, etc., without needing to take something. Good luck.

Mission4Life

Flax meal!

robynrae_1

On thing that hasn't be mention is probiotics. Activia yogert is on of the most know, but there are supplements. I think Philips has a colon health that has probiotics.

Courage2Change

soooo....have you pooped yet??!!

I am assuming you have, but I wanted to post this reply incase someone with the same problems found this thread.

Immidiate concerns:
1) Do you feel constipated (yes = bad sign)? If you feel your stomach with your fingers, can you find any hard "lumps" of poop sitting in your intestines (bad sign)? Are you passing gas (good sign)?

If this is day 4 and you "feel" constipated with any of the following: have stomach pains, can't pass gas and bloating, and/or can feel hard lumps in your stomach, go to ER now.

If this is not part of your usual routine (some people just go every four days, others every day) and you feel just a little constipated, drink some prune juice, and/or try a mild over the counter laxitive/stool softeners such as lactulose or colace. For more immediate results you could try a colace or glycerin suppository, if the "ick" factor isn't too much for you. Or an enema. (PLEASE talk to the pharmacist to see if these medications are alright for you to take, I don't know if you are on any meds or have conditions where this might be contraindicated).

However, these are not long-term fixes and you should never use them regularily or your body will get lazy and stop "pushing" poop on it's own. If these suggestions don't work within a day, please see you doctor as soon as possible. You could have something more serious such as a blockage, etc. Don't let it get to Day 5 without pooping - if this is the case and you are in pain, go to the ER.


Concerns once you HAVE pooped:
2) Increase your fruits and veggies as natural sources of fibre. Raw is better than cooked. Eat whole grains.

3) If you have recently increased your fibre intake using supplements, PLEASE INCREASE YOUR FLUIDS (this does NOT include coffee or pop which will DEHYDRATE you, so you will need to drink MORE fluids to make up for them). Increasing your fibre without getting adequate fluids will bung you up right quick.

4) Exercise! Exercise such as walking stimulates the bowels.

The medical standard for a "normal" bowel routine is at least one bowel movement every 3 days. This is a guideline, some people are a little different. I personally go 1-2 times a day. My SO is one every other day. I know healthy people that are once every 4 days.

***Of course, none of the above should take the place of medical advice from your doctor.

cddavis04

Question - have you just not pooped in 4 days and feel ok, or do you feel like you NEED to poop and can't? If it's the second one, take a laxative.

I have periods where I go "4 days on, 4 days off" as everyone in my family calls it. I won't poop for 4 days, but I don't feel like I need to either. Then after the 4 days, I just go and go and go all the time. It's normal for me. My body is crazy, I know lol.

Sounds like you got IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)

manetta1

Hey even if you workout everyday you should still be able to use the bathroom. I'm a 2-a-day's kind of guy. I think if you eat a ton of fruit, theirs no way for it holding back. Just increase your potassium level. I tell my g/f all the time its weird she doesn't poop everyday. Eat more fruit definately. I eat fruit from the time i get up till noon and that helps me a lot. Good luck.

Mike

Steph_135

Mike... You sound like the healthiest guy when it comes to the bathroom! My naturopath is trying his hardest to get me to go everyday. He recommends the fruit in the morning route too.

porcelain_doll

3-4 tsp of this and your problem will be gone.

http://www.petergillham.com/wp/2009/11/natural-calm/

StaciO

Well... I seem to need to go everytime I go to Costco. So maybe you could try that.:blushing: LOL

shreddingit

u need more fiber in your diet then. Eggs, beans, whole wheat, etc....

NikkisNewStart

This is actually my "normal" unfortunately and I am going to a gastro dr in 2 weeks for help. I have tried everything- and I mean everything... I eat clean, exercise 4 to 5 times per week, eat oatmeal daily, drink coffee, take benefiber, eat prunes, etc etc... and I usually resort to taking a vegetable laxative. It stinks- no pun intended. I used to have the opposite problem after I had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago. What's a girl gotta do to poop regularly. Geez- I'm cursed in this area. I hope no one else suffers like this bc it sucks.

TrainingWithTonya

Well... I seem to need to go everytime I go to Costco. So maybe you could try that.:blushing: LOL

OMG! Walking around Wal-Mart works for me too! LOL

TrainingWithTonya

u need more fiber in your diet then. Eggs, beans, whole wheat, etc....

There's no fiber in eggs. They are mostly protein and fat.

High fiber would be fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans.

ucaminax

Wow! I thought I was the only one with this problem! Usually a store like Marshalls or TJ Maxx do it for me! I hate it!

Well... I seem to need to go everytime I go to Costco. So maybe you could try that.:blushing: LOL

OMG! Walking around Wal-Mart works for me too! LOL

tSunshineLove

I second the apple juice suggestion. I heated some up one night with spices and it was so good I drank two tall glasses. I hadn't BEEN constipated, but I was pooping till morning.

AsaThorsWoman

I second the apple juice suggestion. I heated some up one night with spices and it was so good I drank two tall glasses. I hadn't BEEN constipated, but I was pooping till morning.

Well folks! I pooped! But I'm still having issues. I'll have to try some suggestions. Thanks everyone.

Oh, 320 calories, 36 carbs, 18g's of fat and 8 grams of protein. Gods damned you candy!

Yummy! Mead Mulling spices with apple juice!

emmaleigh47

This is actually my "normal" unfortunately and I am going to a gastro dr in 2 weeks for help. I have tried everything- and I mean everything... I eat clean, exercise 4 to 5 times per week, eat oatmeal daily, drink coffee, take benefiber, eat prunes, etc etc... and I usually resort to taking a vegetable laxative. It stinks- no pun intended. I used to have the opposite problem after I had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago. What's a girl gotta do to poop regularly. Geez- I'm cursed in this area. I hope no one else suffers like this bc it sucks.

I did - my whole lifetime and it kept getting worse and worse and worse. In 2005 I finally had to have my colon removed after finding out that it didnt moved or contract like it should. So it was becoming dilated... and it was not a good thing. Now after surgery, I go about every 4 days and it previously was about every 10 days (and once 21 days).

Since no one mentioned it, I would advise miralax (an over the counter medication that you mix with water/liquid). You can take it more than once a day, and you can stop it if you get too loose. You should also see a gastro, and get a colonscopy if you have never had one.

Good luck!

CherokeeBabe

FYI? It really isn't good not to go every day. Take it from someone that has IBS. Unfortunately I also got colon cancer at 42 and I think my bowel problems. I would say a stool softner and plenty of water. Lots of fiber too if you are usually like this. Protein tends to bind. Cheese also. Good luck and hope something works.

Yes, although the topic is humorous it is a serious situation. My grandmother died of colon cancer. I drink "Super Dieter's Tea" a couple times a week to help keep me regular.

I have some of that tea in my cupboard, haven't tried it yet...now I know what to expect, I guess. :laugh:

AsaThorsWoman

I tried this reflexology and I'm already feeling movements! Maybe I should not have done that at 10AM at the office. :-/

Oh well, it appears to be working!

PJilly

I tried this reflexology and I'm already feeling movements! Maybe I should not have done that at 10AM at the office. :-/

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Jessanova

Hahaha! I recommend Senna laxatives. They're going to give that gentle push instead of forcing you in a ****-storm of sweat. (No pun intended)

superwmn

Enemas always work for me. Fleet will have you cleared out and you'll only have to invest 20 - 45 minutes of your time. Once you're done with the enema, you're done. No lingering effects like with a laxative.

Good luck!

Charmagne

baypathgradLyns

Reflexology! Works like a charm. Trust me, it's always helped with my kids.

What do i do?
You can google a reflexology map of the foot. Find the point, usually the middle arch of the foot and rub that spot. You don't have to pin point the area just inch your thumb in a clockwise manner in that area. If you find a point that "hurts" to press on then you've found your problem area, or blockage. Work on that spot. You can repeat as often as you want. This will work. I use it on my kids all the time and the baby sometimes poops right away. Message me if you need more help.

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dgilner

Oranges & coffee - FOR SURE!

tmthorn0927

Fiber One bar will work magic!

Ely82010

I brefly reviewed your diary and I can tell that you have not logged any vegetables, fruits, or healthy fiber in a long time. Your diet is mostly fast and processed food, all the time. That is the reason of your problems!!!!

And if you have been eating fruits and vegetables, then you forgot to log them.

Your body is telling you: " If you don't feed me well, I will keep all this junk inside and you will not POOP!!

You can take a laxative right now but if you continue eating that way you will not poop normaly EVER! In addition, you colon will suffer, as much as your diet.

We are here to support each other but also to be honest. You can control your calories all you want, and probably loose weight in the process, but eating healthy is as much or more important that shedding pounds. If we eat healthy, the lbs will eventually come off and our bodies will be greateful for it.

Get some prunes and prune juice and drinks lots of water.

neverheavyagainconnie

Eat oatmeal and apples or pears

Meganne1982

Laxative teas are gentle help, but I really think you need to make sure you eat lots of fiber. I eat an average of 35 grams of fiber a day- (and to quote Liz Lemon for any 30 Rock fans out there) I'm BMing like a rock star.