The "C" Word...

FiercelyBeautiful

AND MAGNESIUM WINS!!!!! Thanks guys, going to the store first thing!

Constipation! UGH major issue for me I have tried to correct it naturally and do okay for a bit but BAM it comes right back. Anyone else have chronic issues with this that can offer advice? Taking a laxative, softener, or cleanse every day is NOT healthy. I need different solutions. I am 100% clean eater at this point (see my diary if you don't believe me) and I do not consume dairy products or other binding products at all. I am SO frustrated, I feel like I have to go but NOTHING happens when I try. HELP!!!!! I have probably tried almost everything but at the chance I may not have I want to hear real life suggestions. THANK YOU! xoxo

leslie55518

My only advice would be water, water, water, water, and then when you think you could possibly not drink any more water, drink more water.

iKapuniai

Fiber and mineral oil.

FiercelyBeautiful

My only advice would be water, water, water, water, and then when you think you could possibly not drink any more water, drink more water.

HAHA I drink between 20 and 24 glasses a day not counting food but I can try for more!

weevil66

My dad has luck with romaine lettuce

FiercelyBeautiful

Fiber and mineral oil.

I eat a lot of fiber and I researched it and try not to go too much over because it actually causes constripation so I have to be careful....what kind of mineral oil? Ingesting it? I have castor oil

DaniKenmir

Those probiotic yoghurts do the trick really well, but yeah heaps of water and an apple (or black coffee and a cigarette!)

melb2003

2 cups of coffee a day does it for me.

FiercelyBeautiful

My dad has luck with romaine lettuce

I eat TONS of that already but thanks so much for chiming in!!!

gogophers

More fruit and exercise.

FiercelyBeautiful

2 cups of coffee a day does it for me.

I am SUPER sensative to it but I may need to try it!

jfan175

I alternate psyllium fiber and oat bran in my protein shakes. Keeps me regular without taking things to the messy, opposite extreme.

marywilsoncline

I've had the same problem. I do eat the Sun Sweet brand D'noir prunes. They are yummy but then I was told to add more protein in my diet b/c that is suppose to help with digestion and so after my workouts I eat a Pure Protein bar and it helped. I can actually "go" without taking anything else.

FiercelyBeautiful

More fruit.

I typically eat a lot of fruit (which hasnt helped) but I am on a burn program where I eat fruit every 4 days. I have had this problem for months prior to stating burn and refuel.

Phaedra2014

Constipation! UGH major issue for me I have tried to correct it naturally and do okay for a bit but BAM it comes right back. Anyone else have chronic issues with this that can offer advice? Taking a laxative, softener, or cleanse every day is NOT healthy. I need different solutions. I am 100% clean eater at this point (see my diary if you don't believe me) and I do not consume dairy products or other binding products at all. I am SO frustrated, I feel like I have to go but NOTHING happens when I try. HELP!!!!! I have probably tried almost everything but at the chance I may not have I want to hear real life suggestions. THANK YOU! xoxo

400mg of Magnesium citrate on a daily basis.

FiercelyBeautiful

I alternate psyllium fiber and oat bran in my protein shakes. Keeps me regular without taking things to the messy, opposite extreme.

is the fiber in powder form? Where do you get it?

kaymunee

Ever try psyllium husk? You can find it at whole food stores and just mix with water. Works great.

rahrahrita

Water!
Fiber-rich foods also made a noticeable difference for me too, but the biggest thing in my experience that helped was drinking plenty of water. I also take probiotics and if I need a little bit of 'help' I take flaxseed oil. Hope that helps a bit

FiercelyBeautiful

Never heard that one... where do you get it?!

EPhinn

I have that problem often. And after having kids, I occasionally get hemorrhoids and fissures. No fun! I've had to change the way I eat, A LOT. I've been starting my day with oatmeal, and I add ground flaxseed and chia seeds to that. I eat prunes as a snack. I drink plenty of water and take cod liver oil capsules. I eat plenty of fruit, and do my best to stay away from things that can stop me up. Have you considered that it could be a supplement you are taking? Iron can stop you up pretty good, and I know there are others out there, but I can't think of any off the top of my head at the moment. Since I've done what I've been doing, I have been regular than I've EVER been with no hemorrhoid flare ups. It's been nice.

LewisMrsType

You should definitely talk to your physician!! If you've tried a bunch of remedies and still aren't having any luck, ask your doctor what they think. I hate to be the girl with the negative attitude, but there could be a bigger issue that needs addressing. Talk to your doctor! Good luck!

FiercelyBeautiful

Constipation! UGH major issue for me I have tried to correct it naturally and do okay for a bit but BAM it comes right back. Anyone else have chronic issues with this that can offer advice? Taking a laxative, softener, or cleanse every day is NOT healthy. I need different solutions. I am 100% clean eater at this point (see my diary if you don't believe me) and I do not consume dairy products or other binding products at all. I am SO frustrated, I feel like I have to go but NOTHING happens when I try. HELP!!!!! I have probably tried almost everything but at the chance I may not have I want to hear real life suggestions. THANK YOU! xoxo

400mg of Magnesium citrate on a daily basis.

Never gotten that suggestion! Where do I get it?

EnchantedEvening

What kind of fruit do you eat? I've found grapes keep me going, sometimes more often than I want to. :-P

honey_bee_keysha

Magnesium citrate

EPhinn

Oh and sometimes if I'm having a hard time, I add powdered fiber (like Benefiber) into any meal I'm cooking, or anything I'm drinking.

davidsgirl145

try high water fruit like a giant bowl of watermelon or several oranges..... i know you drink a lot of water, but the fruit just seems to push everything out. i hope you find something that works for you!

FiercelyBeautiful

Water!
Fiber-rich foods also made a noticeable difference for me too, but the biggest thing in my experience that helped was drinking plenty of water. I also take probiotics and if I need a little bit of 'help' I take flaxseed oil. Hope that helps a bit

I take probiotics and omega-3's every single day and drink LOTS of water!

EPhinn

I had forgotten about probiotics. I get the liquid form that has to be refrigerated. I get mine from Swanson's Vitamins. I take it twice a day. Maybe that's what helping me.

jfan175

I alternate psyllium fiber and oat bran in my protein shakes. Keeps me regular without taking things to the messy, opposite extreme.

is the fiber in powder form? Where do you get it?

You can find it anywhere....just get a generic brand of Metamucil. Be sure to check the sugar content.

SomeoneSomeplace

Have you tried Black Coffee? This works for me for some reason. But I think I might be a freak because apparently it's supposed to CAUSE constipation.

Is it possible you're too "obsessive" for lack of a better word about eating clean and not getting enough nutrients that might be in non clean food? Like fat, carbs etc etc

Romans624

I definitely understand. most days, in general I try to eat pretty clean (but if not, just atkins friendly). A lot of veggies doesn't necessarily do it for me.

... coconut oil in a hot drink, or wrapped up in something you swallow, or swallow a small amount with water, mix it in something
~ raisin bran .. if the sugar content is too high, you can reduce it by getting the bran flakes separate, and putting 1-2(your choice) tablespoons of no sugar added raisins.


Totally works for me... and my body is super picky.