I haven't pooped in almost a week!

marycmeadows

increase your fiber in take, and in doing that you MUST drink a lot of water. If you're dehydrated, fiber will just solidify and clog ya up!

512cheangela

I can count how many real fruits and vegetables you've had this week on one hand. I'm surprised you poop at all after eating all that processed crap.

Fairysoul

I have had this problem on and off for years, the only thing that keeps it going is exercise daily, drink at least 8 cups of water daily and track your fiber be sure your getting what you need!

Jhillian

Go to your Doctor, if you don't have a bowel movement for a certain length of time part of your bowel can die. Don't let it go any longer! Fibre Fibre Fibre!! Water, Water, Water!! lol

KatyE213

Dried apricots. But make sure you're at home when you eat them as they don't take too long to work lol :laugh:

albayin

How much water do you drink? For me, drinking tons of water, organic strawberries, trader joe's mini fiber cake, weight lifting all work like magic.

nursenessa1

If you consume fiber without enough water, it becomes like concrete.
If you have eaten like a pig and now eat smaller it will take a while for your gut to readjust from being stretched out.
Taking a fiber supplement like Konsyl is a fabulous idea for people with poop problems. Mix it with orange juice or buy the tang flavor. Not only does fiber lower cholesterol, it absorbs fat in your food.

angmarie28

coffe actually works for people??? Im a coffee aholic, and it doesnt help me one bit smooth move tea once a month sure does though lol

tiffanysbjta

I have this same problem. Maybe you need a little more fiber in your diet?

albayin

coffe actually works for people??? Im a coffee aholic, and it doesnt help me one bit smooth move tea once a month sure does though lol

Yeah I often hear this in real life from my friends and co-workers. You, probably like me, have alreayd built up the tolerance so it doesn't work that way any more.

MellyMelx23o

try adding ground flaxseed into your diet. you can add it to smoothies, to yogurt, baking, sprinkle on cereal, on just about everything! It works. Two tablespoons a day is the recommended dose.

I think I may try that....I looked it up & there are many health benefits!

Mellie289

TMI, grief:noway:

I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!

TMI? Sure. But do you know how many posts I've seen on periods and sex? If that can be discussed, why not pooping? LOL. At least she is not describing the size and shape and how it comes out!

It's a serious diet question! lol :frown:

It absolutely is! Food doesn't stop once it enters our mouths. I don't understand why some people are so delicate about discussing digestion issues on a site with so much talk about diet. There are all kinds of threads here about runner's diarrhea too. Definitely not TMI when you are looking for help.

A quick glance at a couple days of your diary and I think you need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. I see a lot of cheese/dairy, dry bars and simple carbs that you could replace with fruits and veggies.

bethfartman

You have no veggies in your diet. Start eating at least a couple veg a day. Apples have alot of fiber too.

MoveTheMountain

I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!

Back way off the carbs (breads, pasta etc.) and eat more veggies. My wife has had the problem you describe for years, no lie. Starting last week, when we went mostly paleo/primal, she's going every day. (Ah, the things you learn about in marriage! Privacy? Who needs it!)

krisiepoo

fiber and yogurt. No bananas...they are like buttputty.

bwahahahaaaa... buttyputty... SO using that somewhere... don't know where, but it WILL get used again

DelilahCat0212

fiber and yogurt. No bananas...they are like buttputty.

I think I just broke something laughing at buttputty!! Thank you for today's laugh!

Tlopez428

Prune Juice is the best when you can't go!!!!! I have horror stories about my experience with prune juice lol....All I can say is stay near a toilet!

WifeNMama

If you are feeling pain, bad gas or are horribly uncomfortable, try a glycerin suppository or give yourself a water enema to get it out fast as you are incorporating all the good food advice. Sometimes both ends need work.

Make sure you're getting healthy fats (it helps lubricate the system) and good bacteria (from probiotic supplements or good quality natural-as-possible yogurt)

zrmac804

Iron supplements are notorious for causing "backup", as well as some prescription drugs. Are you taking any of these?

Bumping up your fibre intake will help in the long run. In the short term, prune juice really does work - especially if you heat it up.

becoming_a_new_me

try adding ground flaxseed into your diet. you can add it to smoothies, to yogurt, baking, sprinkle on cereal, on just about everything! It works. Two tablespoons a day is the recommended dose.

I think I may try that....I looked it up & there are many health benefits!

Flaxseed is awesome!! Just make sure you get lots of water too

galegetsthin

suprise buttseks.




works every time.

jess1992uga

I would say monitor your fiber and make sure you are getting enough. For me it came down to taking something called Surfak every day and that's done wonders.

_binary_jester_

I am re-quoting for pure awesomeness.

MustBeTheRows

I am re-quoting for pure awesomeness.

Melanie_RS

A single cup of coffee first thing n the morning can also help. Sounds weird but it really does work.

I practically run to the bathroom after this.

TMI? pooping is very important...always a good thing to discuss!

If nothing works, try miralax. or a vitamin C flush. google each.
I'm sorry you have this problem, I never have and can't imagine what it feels like. but, it really needs to be taken care of.

CarleyLovesPets

I know canned pumpkin is the BEST thing for when my pets have diarrhea or constipation.
It works wonders.

I've used it on my dog and bunny... I'm guessing it would work on humans too.
Take a couple of spoon fulls of canned pumpkin (not the pie mix) and you should be feeling fine.

Sidesteal

No sh1t?

_binary_jester_

I am re-quoting for pure awesomeness.

You said you would not film Friday at Sea World!

chunkydunk714

love this post because I thought this was just me who had this problem!

mamasmaltz3

I would say monitor your fiber and make sure you are getting enough. For me it came down to taking something called Surfak every day and that's done wonders.

I don't know if you have medical problem that would require the use of a daily stool softener but for someone without a medical condition the daily use of a stool softener will cause your body to become dependent on it.