Warning TMI....(constipation)

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  • rhtexasgal
    rhtexasgal Posts: 572 Member
    As someone with inflammatory bowel disease (currently in remission), I am wise to the ways of #2 ... not something I normally brag about :) If you are bleeding, inspect your poop. If the blood is on the outside of it, chances are it is likely a hemi (especially if it feels like you are pooping out a pine cone!). However, if the blood is mixed in with the poop, you definitely need to see a doctor as that is a sign of something more serious. If you have a physical soon, ask your doc about it.

    I ditto the probiotic ... you should really take it daily for overall immunity boost. More water and healthy oils are good too. I find that for me, coffee can kick start things but it doesn't work for everyone. Coconut oil tastes good to me so I usually have a teaspoon or two daily anyway but if you cannot get over the oiliness in your mouth, mix it with hot coffee or hot chocolate. Or, make a salad dressing with the oil. I have even spread it on toast and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar.
  • ddkphotos
    ddkphotos Posts: 304 Member
    Get checked just to be sure.
    Drink lots of water. I aim for minimum 45 grams of fiber every day - that usually includes benefiber in my smoothie and at least 3 ultra-fiber supplements - plus 14 cups of water a day and I usually still need my 5 prunes before bed...
    Before I cut out the gluten in my diet I spent 15 years thinking I had IBS - went from constipation to the runs every couple of days - at least now I'm much more regular and much less tummy issues since cutting out the white (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes)...
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Fatty things make me go easier... also, make sure you're not having more than 35 g of fibre (25 - 35 is recommended). If you're not used to eating so much fibre, a sudden increase in fibre can cause constipation.

    I actually find sugary things make it easier for me to go too... but too sugary (like slurpees and things like that).

    If you're bleeding though, even if it's a hemorrhoid, you should visit the doctor.

    And in terms of fruit, check online, but some may actually cause constipation! Like bananas. I always thought they made it easier to go but then I found out I had it backwards...
  • foxgl0ve
    foxgl0ve Posts: 43 Member
    A couple of things that weren't mentioned by other posters:

    - Unless you have ever been anemic, switch to an iron-free multi vitamin if you take a daily multivitamin. The iron constipates you, and if you should be able to get plenty of dietary iron from red meat and leafy greens.

    - My doctor prescribed daily MiraLax and said it was safe to take as often as necessary. If you can find a dietary solution, that's even better, but don't suffer in the meantime!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Get checked just to be sure.
    Drink lots of water. I aim for minimum 45 grams of fiber every day - that usually includes benefiber in my smoothie and at least 3 ultra-fiber supplements - plus 14 cups of water a day and I usually still need my 5 prunes before bed...
    Before I cut out the gluten in my diet I spent 15 years thinking I had IBS - went from constipation to the runs every couple of days - at least now I'm much more regular and much less tummy issues since cutting out the white (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes)...
    I agree with much of what you say... just checking but making sure you're not suggestion that rice, and potatoes are "gluten".
    That said, yes, for ME the starchier the food (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes) lead to constipation.
    So some of the "high fiber" things docs suggest ("whole grains", bread, "all bran, fiber one bars etc.).... caused me more problems than good...
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    I would eat only easy digestible foods for the next few days....scrambled eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, toast, sweet potatoes

    Get a probiotic and stop taking the fiber

    Have some fruit - baked apples, unsweetened plums, cantaloupe

    Ginger Tea...
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I'm guessing an internal hemmy. I don't think it's serious, but avoid eating abrasive foods such as nuts that will cut it up every-time. Switch to nut butters, they're better anyway.

    Um, for regularity, how about some Fiber One brownies? those are delish or clementines or apples or plums or dried fruit. If you got money to blow you can buy Quest bars. Those are really high in fiber. Doc's recommend around 30g a day for regularity.

    If your condition worsens or doesn't go away def see your doctor.

    ETA: just extra comments after seeing others. I agree probiotics are good. They keep your gut flora in check and we women can always use that extra help. I see nothing wrong with taking psyllium husk caps. It's only 1g of fiber per two caps! Not a big deal and if it helps, keep it in your diet. Flaxseed oil is recommended on BB.com because well, it helps ensure a "smooth" evacuation and a healthy fat in your diet. Avoid the actual flax seeds as they'd do the same as nuts regarding your other problem. Definitely don't avoid fats in your diet.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I don't want to scare you but it must be said...

    All the signs you mentioned I had before dx'd with rectal cancer about your age.

    I literally shouldn't be living right now if it wasn't for me arguing with my doctor that my signs weren't to be ignored.. I would strongly advice you go get checked out to make sure.

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