Constipation?

MissCheese

I have been gradually increasing the amount of fibre in my diet but just recently find I'm a little bunged up. I drink plenty and the foods I eat are mostly fruits and veggies so are full of water.

The amount of fibre I am eating is not excessive in any way, maybe 18g a day at the moment, sometimes more.

Any tips on what to do other than drinking more water to help in the toilet department?

kissy28wv

Try some warm liquid like coffee or water with lemon. The warmth helps get things moving. If that does not work try a couple of prunes, the newer brand I think "sweet ones" are very good.

ElizabethRoad

Try some magnesium.

kbmnurse

Take a stool softener or warm prune juice works wonders.

MissCheese

Thanks. I like prunes so will get some of those to try.

Cupcake596

BUMP! Ive been suffering really bad as of late as well. SO also would like to know a cure! x

Cmh1211

peaches, pears, prunes or a spoon full of KARO. they sell it at any supermarket.

babyshme

I have to be careful. The iron in my vitamin will bind me up. I have to have the iron though. I have low iron:(. Dumb body. Next stop for me is back to prescription iron pills. YUCK!

Sorry got off track. Track your iron if possible too. Could be the issue.

HotAshMess

Try the cherry essence prunes. They're the best.

m0nlca

Colace has been working for me...very gentle on the stomach as well.

MissCheese

My iron intake is not bad, in fact I get some blood test results on Wednesday as my GP thinks I may be anaemic. I never knew it could cause constipation if you have too much though. THANKS.

umachanxo

Mix some Metamucil in your water.

brittanidigby

I take Metamucil. It's helped me a lotttttttttt. lol

HotAshMess

I know a lot of people have problems with iron causing constipation, so keep an eye on that. I used to take fish oil WITH my iron supplement. You could try fish oil, prunes (I really like the cherry essence prunes) and sometimes....I just eat something like regular Activia (not the fiber plus/cereal kind) or regular yogurt.

mhankosk

I have the opposite problem.

Hollsjazzy

Try adding Flax seed or flaxseed oil to your diet

coraliethomas

I eventually turned to a dulcolax.... Sometimes (esp around "this time" of the month... things get all screwy for me).

pamary

Try some magnesium.

Magnesium is the best choice - just not too much!

tonihayden

prunes are really good and also there is a produxt called miralax or dulcolax balance. They are both stool softners w/o any stimulants and are odor and taste free, i myself have used both but prefer prunes or even apple juice. The stool softners are really a good maintenance supplement to use daily to stay regular if you have chronic constipation....I work for a group of gastroenterologists and we recommend both products to all of our patients. Good luck....I know how uncomfortable this can make you feel.

infamousmk

A cup of coffee with 2% milk will do it for me every time.

TinnedTuna

I had the same problem as was considering some laxatives,

but i started taking the green tea extract capsules and the problem ended there.

It might have been a coincident but i don't care as long as i can go...

monalissanne

Greek yogurt. It's also a low cal, low fat alternative to sour cream or mayo so it's easy to incorporate if you don't want to eat it alone. The first time I ate it I was amazed by what happened.

TeaBea

Make sure you're getting both soluble & Insoluble fiber. The insoluble kind help the most in this area: green leafy veggies, beans, popcorn, bran, oats are some examples

Also, make sure your diet is not too low in fat, this keeps things from moving along also.

ElizabethRoad

Try some magnesium.

Magnesium is the best choice - just not too much!

Very true. I was told to take a magnesium supplement but didn't bother looking up the side effects. :laugh:

seebeachrun

Magnesium citrate or milk of magnesia. These are for occasional constipation though. If you are experiencing regular constipation you need to review your diet and figure out if you need to add or increase a food group or supplement to your diet.

_Timmeh_

Cut back on the cheese?

MissCheese

I have an Organic Bio yoghurt most days.

I 'think' I get a good mix of soluble and insoluble fibre, I basically try to keep my diet as varied as possible but it is low in fat most of the time. Will look into that. Thanks.

kimiel51

Fiber One Brownies!!

XXXMinnieXXX

Movicol from the doctors is working for me. Also found dates to really help in the past x

Tzippy7

some yoga poses are helpful, you can google yoga poses that are good for digestion. also, COFFEE

jared767

I have been gradually increasing the amount of fibre in my diet but just recently find I'm a little bunged up. I drink plenty and the foods I eat are mostly fruits and veggies so are full of water.

The amount of fibre I am eating is not excessive in any way, maybe 18g a day at the moment, sometimes more.

Any tips on what to do other than drinking more water to help in the toilet department?

Drink 1-2 glasses of water first thing in the morning. Have breakfast after an hour or two. You'll feel it coming after about an hour.