i cant poo.

funky_stripes

I dont know if anyone else has this problem...but i never poop. My mom is the same, i can go 2 weeks and nothing, i take exlax to sometimes, cuz i feel clogged up and feel that i should be going...it doesnt really help me much....i dunno just thought id see if anyone else has the same problem..

also would like to know...i hadnt been drinking fluids, at all really....and ive been struggling to lose any more weight so i decided i would start drinking tons of water and that would help me lose...well its been a week and i never peeked at the scale...weighed in this morning and i gained 6 pounds! wtf.

fuzzymel

How much water are you having?

How are you doing for fibre?

jeepzilla

Not going to the bathroom is bad real bad... you have to keep your self full of fuilds... exlax is bad for you try something natural a herbal cleans would be better for you...Yes add fiber to your diet try either fiber bars or drinks..

curleesam

Wow that is a long time! I know some peoples movements vary but that seems a little too long... maybe see a doctor and in the meantime up your fibre and water intake.

Melissaol

I was having the same problem. I increased my water alot. I also. When i feel like i have to go, i have a little step stool in the bathroom. I put my feet on it. And it really helps me go. I heard it on Dr. oz...

Angela4Health

I've had this problem all of my adult life. I used to take activia and it helped, but I quit taking that a while back. Just got sick of it. Anyways, now that I'm getting my FULL 8 + glasses of water a day, I find that I go every day now. I am so excited. I used to get the worst pains ever from constipation. So bad that when I went into early labor, I at first thought I was just really constipated, because that's how bad my pains would get! Anyways, if you stay hydrated, it should help you go more often.

CharityD

Try Miralax. It's over the counter now and great for people with chronic constipation. And it mixes in with whatever you are already drinking.

brendansmom1

Try Miralax. It's over the counter now and great for people with chronic constipation. And it mixes in with whatever you are already drinking.

Yes, that is what I was going to recommend. Works great and can be taken daily.

JenBrown0210

I had a problem of only going once every two days. So make sure to drink tons of water. I use Fiber Bars. Kellogs Fiber Bars are awesome. I recommend to start with only have a bar and make sure you have to access to the bathroom. If that doesnt work I would definitely consult a doctor.

mishmash73

It's a characteristic of having too much protein so check that, you need to drink water - which is sounds like you are, and eat more fiber & natural foods vs processed foods. take fiber bills w/your meals.

elyckrd

Try a magnesium suplement, fiber, and lots of water. And talk to your doctor!!

emrogers

I had this problem all of my life!!!!! I know do, Bob's Red mill HIgh Fiber cereal in the morning. This has worked for the last I don't know month or so. I also notice that when I'm eating all the right stuff, my clean diet, I go once a day. I know most say after every meal, but I'll take what I can, so if I go every day I'm happy!! I also do an apple almost every morning with my breakfast and try and get in close to a gallon of day. If you're exercising and drinking plenty of water you should start seeing some changes. Hope this helps. I also have taken Napolina Pills, which I find only at my local Mexican stores. They work wonders!! And all the ingredients are natural. They also have a website if you can't find them in your area. Good luck!!

6Janelle13

you should talk to your doctor. This may be your normal and your body is fine with it but you should establish a documented baseline before you are ever hospitalized. In the hospital, three days with out a bowel movement is required to take further actions such as laxatives or enemas and even more invasive procedures and tests if nothing is produced and released. Just fyi.

Now how is your water and fiber consumption? i would try to increase both and see if there is a change.

AdamATGATT

You may also want to modify your diary so that it tracks sodium and fiber intake as well. (Home Tab > Settings > Change your "Nutrients Tracked").

Increasing your fluids and fiber intake would be beneficial. Also, if you haven't done so all ready, I would seek the opinion of a doctor.

cat3nv

You gained weight b/c of all the poo clogging you up.

Drinks lots of water, avoid processed prepackaged foods, increase your fiber intake, and eat lots of veggies. Keep drinking lots of water. Once you are able to poo on a regular basis, you will see weight loss.

I have a homemade laxative recipe, but I will have to go find it. Someone gave it to me when I was having side effects from allergy meds.

Trishkit

Definitely try increasing the amount of fiber you eat. And by that, I mean real, natural fiber. Try not to depend on bars and cereals that claim to have 50% DV of fiber; I'm no expert, but it's generally best to get things in as natural a state as possible. My diet is fairly high in fiber, and I have no problems -- this may be TMI, but I usually go at least twice a day.

I hope you're able to get things back on track. Over the long term, I can't imagine that's good for your system. Good luck!

ehlertmartha

I had the same problem but the key to it is to drink lots of water and also eat the yummie fiber helps alot
i eat the fiber one cereal in the morning everyother day

Ninetta

bump

partcho

2 weeks?? I think you should get advice from a nutritionist/doctor, because if it really is 2 weeks in between going you are holding on to toxins from the food in your body and that's no good. I have a similar problem, but mine is 2-3 days in between and my doc says it should be everyday. I was prescribed some stuff but it's for treatment of short term constipation because I told her I was changing my diet (upping fiber and water). We'll see what gives. But for you I absolutely recommend upping your fiber and water and supposedly lemon water first thing in the morning is a natural diuretic but I haven't tried it myself yet.

HotrodMoma

If you have been taking a laxative for a long time, your body becomes dependant on it and screws everything up and you can't go on your own anymore. I would go to the Dr. Also, i was so backed up from medication, i asked the Doc for the bowl prep. They use it before colonoscopys. It cleaned me out and i started all over. Fiber and water are a must. Good luck

cat3nv

All Natural Laxative

Not a flavor savor but work...
Cancer patients use this because of the meds

1 1/4 cups unprocessed bran
1 cup prune juice
1 tablespoon molasses or honey
1 cup applesauce

make 18 (2 tablespoons) servings

if 2 tablespoons is not enough can use 3-4


I see a lot of people are talking about fiber bars. They are usually filled with sugar. Eat lots of veggies, use flax seed in some form.

Becky1971

I drink as much water as I can, try to get in 7 servings of fruits and vegies, leafy ones really make a difference for me if I make sure one or two servings are of those, stay away from caffeine, and recently I started taking flax seed oil for the purpose of dry eyes and anxiety. But it's helped a lot in this area. I also found recently that I am gluten intolerant, and constipation is a symptom.

I have a family member who has really big issues with constipation, I mean this person has been backed up for a month or so at a time, seriously. I know they found something to do with their spinal cord doesn't go all the way down and connect, or part of it doesnt, and it essentially makes it so they don't have the sensation to go. So their certainly can be some serious reasons for chronic constipation, so definitely check with a doc if you can't get it figured out.

Just1forMe

I dont know if anyone else has this problem...but i never poop. My mom is the same, i can go 2 weeks and nothing, i take exlax to sometimes, cuz i feel clogged up and feel that i should be going...it doesnt really help me much....i dunno just thought id see if anyone else has the same problem..

also would like to know...i hadnt been drinking fluids, at all really....and ive been struggling to lose any more weight so i decided i would start drinking tons of water and that would help me lose...well its been a week and i never peeked at the scale...weighed in this morning and i gained 6 pounds! wtf.

PLEASE do NOT use exlax...that can mess you up forever! Your body becomes dependent on it and after a while it stops working.
Eat 3 prunes every night before bedtime. Drink at least 5 or 6 cups of water a day. Don't worry about the gain...you are probably just backed up! Try this, it really works!

BaronessBlixen

Ugh. I had this problem for a while when I was a small child, so I feel your pain. Nutrition-wise, I would recommend hot liquids, especially in the morning, like black coffee or hot tea. Eat cereal that's high in fiber, granola bars, and prunes are always great. (They now have those yummy fresh individually-wrapped ones - I think Sunkist makes them.) And lay off the binding cheese and processed bread!

partcho

All Natural Laxative

Not a flavor savor but work...
Cancer patients use this because of the meds

1 1/4 cups unprocessed bran
1 cup prune juice
1 tablespoon molasses or honey
1 cup applesauce

make 18 (2 tablespoons) servings

if 2 tablespoons is not enough can use 3-4


I see a lot of people are talking about fiber bars. They are usually filled with sugar. Eat lots of veggies, use flax seed in some form.

SueInAz

Flax meal is a must. I know I read another member here who posted that she had this problem. She started adding flax meal into her diet and no longer has any problems. My mom adds it to her yogurt every morning, you can also add it into almost anything: oatmeal, the breading on your chicken, etc. You'll want at least 2 tablespoons each day.

You can find flax meal in most grocery stores nowadays. Trader Joes definitely carries Bob's Red Mill brand and Costco carries it, too.

ivyjbres

Like everyone is saying, water and fiber. But if those don't make a difference, you may want to see a doctor. My mother-in-law only "goes" once every few weeks, and long story short, she found out that part of her colon is basically dead. I'm not sure how that works... But I don't really want to know.

redraidergirl2009

maybe you should see your doctor, not going in two weeks really isn't normal and I think it can make you sick.
Are you getting any fiber in your diet?

funky_stripes

thanks for all the help, i have no idea what my fiber intake has been i will have to switch my settings, also...i dont go to the doctor, its a phobia of mine, terrified of the doctor. a friend of mine just gave me a cleanse which includes apple juice, ebson salts...grapefruit juice....ill try that and check my fiber intake...i think i get lots of protein, i drinkin protein shakes alot.....ill try the flax seed also

funky_stripes

well i just checked it out and my fiber in the past month and a half averages around 18grams...protein is about 120 how much fiber should i intake

faithgin

There are so many responses I am going to ask what if the constipation is a side effect due to a medication I now have to take?