TMI--but haven't gone to the bathroom since Saturday

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Linda_Darlene

You are almost my neighbor! How much water do you drink? Water is vital for that function as well as others. Too much fiber and not enough water - well - ouch. If you are having pain, please go see a doctor! Not going is not good!

Meg177

Stress and tension can be the cause too. Try hatha yoga and a hot bath or whatever relaxes you.

zenchild

I used to have problems. I have added a few things to my diet. Chia seed in my Greek yogurt, Fiber One cereal for breakfast, olive oil in most of my cooking, coconut oil in my coffee, fiber chewables, and lots of water and tea. I'm going almost daily for the first time in 18 months. I also have Swiss Kriss in case of a problem. It's a very mild herbal laxative. It doesn't have the... explosive effects of regular stimulant laxatives. It's much gentler. My mother-in-law had me get it for my husband after his surgery. I never knew anesthesia caused constipation. A couple Swiss Kriss the night after surgery and a pot of black coffee the next morning got things moving again.

rainbowbandit

Prunes, Cherries and flax seed always work for me. Also, I've started eating low carb/high fiber tortillas and double fiber wheat bread which also seems to help. Drink lots of water (something I struggle with myself). And go to the Doctor if it doesn't improve soon, as it may be a blockage other GI issue. Take care.

spikefoot

Herbal laxative tea... trust me

lynnhaw

if you have increased your fiber you need even more water, but if you are really badly backed up you will have to go to dr. to get it straightened out. i have had this happen to me and feels like you are going to die cant even stand up straight. i hope you go soon. :laugh:

JlSimon22

Also, there is an herbal tea by Yogi that is GREAT for this. Drink it at night and you will go in the morning. It's in a yellow and purple box.

naturalbrowndiva

prunes are good. try metamucil. you may need more fiber.

chlorisaann

I have dealt with similar issues in the past, but not to this degree. You are clinically constipated (1-2 bowel movements a week). One thing that will help you right away is magensium citrate. You can find it in the laxative aisle and it's clear and comes in a glass bottle. It only costs a few dollars and comes in different flavors. This will help clean you OUT. Also castor oil and water w/ sea salt will do the same thing. The water/sea salt is not good at all, but it does work. Now after you clean out, for maintenance, buy Miralax. Miralax dissolves in any drink you put it in. Drink the whole glass. It will keep you regular, also Fiber One products work well, eating LOTS of green veggies, and drinking alot of water. I hope this helps you.

^^ This!! magensium citrate will have you FULLY CLEANED OUT in couple hours!! and Miralax,or it's generics are miracles at keeping everything good... My morning coffee keeps me in check, 30 min after 1st cup I am good!!

VanessaMFaulkner

Go to the health store & buy some CALM. It's magnesium but works overnight (& it helps relax you & other good stuff), get a good magnesium supplement & take it without fail. It's amazing stuff. I used to go a week @ a time without going...@ my most regular it was a few days...now I go a cpl times a day everyday. Magnesium is so crucial & a lot of ppl are deficient & don't realization it (its always the first thing they give when a person has a heart attack).

mamacita721

Green Tea liqui-gels.

kmm7309

This sounds horrible, and I apologize, but it was the best advice I ever received.

Smoke a cigarette.

Nice and slow, inhale it all. One will not make you an addict. Full flavor, if possible.

I can't even finish one before I need to go. I have no idea why. And even House on TV prescribed this one time so it must be true lol (j/k on that last part, I'm not an idiot)

Giantess

Prune juice! So delicious when warmed up!

kmm7309

I noticed someone posted "it's okay to go every 2-3 days". I don't necessarily agree with that, but everyone is different.

I posted that. And yes, in the medical world, it is perfectly normal and healthy to go every 2-3 days. I didn't just pull that out of no where, it is what I learned in nursing school. People's belief that once daily is normal and anything less then that is not leads to laxative abuse which causes the real GI problems, like loss of bowel normal function. 3 days is generally the max limit on that though and it has been longer for the OP. Which is why I suggested she see a doctor first.

The nurse is right. Everyone is different. One could argue that my going multiple times a day is not normal, but it is. An irregularity is present when you are NOT going as often as you usually do, or you ARE going more than you usually do. Everyone is different though, and 2-3 times a week is healthy for many people.

davidsgirl145

Psyllium seed husks mixed in with orange or grapefruit juice. Just small spoon of it will do. This stuff isn't a laxative but a "bulkifier". Each husk swells up to 10 times its size as it passes through and helps things happen. It's really amazing stuff and all natural. Google it.

One of my favorite things! LOL...i've used it for years! it really is amazing!

sigma54

TMI--but haven't gone to the bathroom since Saturday

What's the record?

Until I was a teen, I wouldn't go for periods up to 3 weeks... extremely painful of course. I would throw myself on my bed on hug my pillow as my body 'convulsed' from the contractions. But of course, as it was painful to go, I would put it off further and the problem would get worse until eventually I had no choice...

Thankfully, I haven't had the problem since and go at least every other day. However, I still have the tendency and the reputation for blocking toilets ;-(

Shannon2714

nothing like a shot of milk of magnesia to get it moving fast :-)

LOL YUP!

sigma54

A friend of mine who was a nurse in Germany said that they made their patients eat a bit very dark chocolate (not sure if this is true or not but that's what she said). I've tried it and it does seem to help with regularity! And even if it was just placebo effect, at least it tastes good!

dbb9263

Go to a health food store and pick up some hemp hearts. Start with 5 tbs each morning for a few days then decrease to 4 tbs a day I have a bm every day and feel wonderful. Was constipated for 30 years. Helps control hunger too!!!

RedWeb

Have you been yet :-)

calvert6183

Cayenne pepper, whole jug of grapefruit juice, aloe vera juice, flaxseed, teas, mineral oil, beans, prunes, and plenty of water will help.. I would go to the doctor to make sure its not obstruction. Coffee will stimulate your digestive track but wont help if your stool is hard. You need to soften it up before trying to pass it or it can cause problems. Straining is really bad for you. DOnt take laxatives, not good for you.

andeey

Dont ignore it. This is what causes cancer. COnstant reabsorbing toxic waist will make you feel like crap and causes cells to lose its contact inhibition which can lead to cancer. Cayenne pepper, aloe vera juice, flaxseed, teas, mineral oil, beans, prunes, and plenty of water will help.. I would go to the doctor to make sure its not obstruction.

WTH?? Constipation causes cancer? Care to quote a source?!?

calvert6183

There are some studies say yes and some no. It also could be a sign of it if there is an obstruction. If there is no bowl movement soon then she should be checked out. It should never be taken lightly.

slim104

My personal view on why i don't go as much is that i am eating so much less. I could easily get through 5000cals a day. I used to go twice a day. Now usually once but sometimes hardly worth the effort. Save it for the next time i say to myself.
Saying that, i haven't been since yesterday so ate some prunes just now. They usually work for me.

sofia0586

chia seeds
flax seeds
caffeine (to stimulate your bowels)
beans
edamame
prunes
corn
avocado
lentils
raspberries