Don't know what to do about constipation

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  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    Rice and quinoa works for me. I tried taking rice and potatoes out of my diet before and it was really bad. My body just needs these things or it stops functioning properly. Everyone is soooo different so it is all about what you find works for you. Experimenting is key. Dairy does it for me too but it is only because my stomach can't handle the dairy though so that is only in desperate times. It was worst for me when I gave up rice. I will never do that again.
  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
    go eat anything at Taco Bell. You're welcome

    LOL!! Oh yes, that is SO true, but not worth it. Hilarious.
  • Amarie0912
    Amarie0912 Posts: 7
    What I do is eat foods high in fiber so broccoli and raw green vegetables, apples, oranges, blueberries, sprinkle lemon in your water, Senna either in tea or pill form, flax seeds, and if that's still not enough take Magnesium and calcium supplements. I tried Fiber supplements but they didn't do anything for me...but I do know they work for others. Hope you find something that works for you!
  • AndreaGrace29
    AndreaGrace29 Posts: 51 Member
    The Taco Bell Comment:

    Good reminder! :laugh:
  • DevoteeofIset
    DevoteeofIset Posts: 77 Member
    That is a tricky one. I used to be constipated like for my entire life. And I tried uping my fiber to 30 g and drinking water, tried adding fruits and veges didn't really work. I tried those colon cleanse pills (different types) And when I tried the one cleanse it was just diarrhea.

    I started taking food grade diatomaceous earth for a month and that helped. I stopped taking it out of laziness but now I am going regularly and naturally. I just eat regular makign sure most food is raw, natural unprocessed food, with fruits and vegetables and lots of water.

    I saw on this TV something about mixing Ghee and tumeric, you might want to research your symptoms/cause what does and doesn't work for you and go from there. I wish you luck!!! This can be a frustrating situation. Everyone has some great suggestions, hope it helps :D
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    You need more fibre and water. I always have bran flakes or something high fibre for breakfast. Try a supplement too. I love Tony Ferguson's Fibre Supplement. Really works! Eat more foods high in fibre. Just check the labels :)
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    EASY, Magnesium!
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    water
    apples/apple juice
    butt secks
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
    eat some raisins or sunsweet prunes or the dried plum bites. if that doesn't work try a stool softner ( not a laxative) just a softner
    Dried fruits usually work. It may take a few days.

    Just be sure with dried fruits to add extra water. Works like a charm.
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    I had a SEVERE problem with this for a long time... I thought I was just prone to it. I always ate a bunch of fiber and drank water. Even medications didn't work very well.

    About a month ago, I upped my calorie intake, started drinking even more water, and working out more often.... and BOOM. I am suddenly more regular than I have ever been in my life.

    GO FIGURE :)
  • gc_tweety
    gc_tweety Posts: 205 Member
    You can do a Metamucil type fiber or pills once a day . = Both slow working so no added issues.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    Senna tea like smooth move tea! Love it drink it before bed I am now for the first time in my adult life regular!

    Found this online:

    "Information found online about Smooth Move Tea main ingredient, Senna, states that Senna should not be used for more than 10 days. Unless the dieter is planning on reselling the product, having a ½ case of laxatives on-hand could lead to laxative addiction and difficulty passing waste without the use of a laxative. Smooth Move Tea also includes ingredients that are known to cause serious health problems, especially for people using prescription or over the counter diuretics."

    http://www.dietspotlight.com/smooth-move-tea-review/
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    Laxatives can cause unwanted emergencies. If you can't fix the issue with a high fiber diet and plenty of water then you may want to consider a 'stool softener'. You can buy all-natural ones at Wholefoods. May take a day or two to work, but much gentler to your system than a laxative.
  • Meaganandcheese
    Meaganandcheese Posts: 525 Member
    Leafy greens, lots of water and daily intake of healthy fat. A high fiber diet needs fat in it to help with this issue!
  • KBE1990
    KBE1990 Posts: 38
    Eat more fiber, Fiber one is good, and you can get those drink mixes to give you more fiber.
  • jessqui
    jessqui Posts: 1
    drink atleast 100oz of water and make sure you get your 25 grams of fiber or more.
  • dawnerika
    dawnerika Posts: 22 Member
    People are offering some really good options here...I have problems with it too. I have to avoid too much cheese, for one...and ingest more fruits and veggies...made the mistake of eating a little too many cherries one night and constipation wasn't an issue any longer LOL
  • Lindaendall
    Lindaendall Posts: 177 Member
    Psyllium Husk and red raspberry tea are my usual remedies. You may be having a hard time processing the fiber you're eating, so maybe add some kind of digestive enzyme and see if it helps? Senna tea is too harsh for me, but it may help if you're desperate.



    Agree with this post, I take psyllium hust everyday ---- but don't pay the posh shop prices. Go to your local Asian shop and see if they stock it. I get 200grm boxes for £2.99. In Holland & Barrett it is about £7-£8 for a box half the size!!!

    In the asian shops it may be better known as Sat-isabgol
    not pleasant to take though!!:noway:
  • SopranogirlCa
    SopranogirlCa Posts: 188 Member
    Ground flax seeds. Works everytime and it is good for you. I put it in my yogourt.
  • karbhat
    karbhat Posts: 50 Member
    Greek yogurt for breakfast!! It helps clear your skin too!
  • inga_bee
    inga_bee Posts: 6
    if the food remedies aren't working, you can try a simple laxative like magnesium sulfate. CVS sells it, it's like $3 and comes in two flavors. ask the pharmacist there if you aren't sure how much to take. i've used that before, and it's helped.
  • HealthyGinny
    HealthyGinny Posts: 821 Member
    I dont know what to do, im always constipated, i drink loads of water though and eat loads carrots but i dont know whatdo do, any advice??

    Same pb here. I know for me it gets better if I drink a lot of lemon water, track fiber - I always try to go over what mfp recommends concerning fiber. I eat plenty of different veggies (spinach is great for that btw). Black coffee helps too. Also don't be too restrictive with good fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, etc.); fat helps.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Eat plenty of foods high in fiber (fruit, whole grains, vegetables) and drink plenty of liquids. If that doesn't help, try prune juice - it's not the tastiest thing around and is almost sickenly sweet but it does the job.

    If this is a chronic problem, I'd also suggest a daily probiotic and perhaps taking Metamusil or equivalent daily.
  • 600racer
    600racer Posts: 149 Member
    I have to take a good amount of medication so I have to take a stool softener.
  • TheBiggestLosee
    TheBiggestLosee Posts: 101
    I dont know what to do, im always constipated, i drink loads of water though and eat loads carrots but i dont know whatdo do, any advice??

    Try a big bottle of cranberry or apple juice. By the time you finish it (not suggesting drinking it all at once) your bowels should be looser than before.
  • Noflexing
    Noflexing Posts: 60 Member
    whats helped me a lot is eating lots of fiber. You should eat 30+ grams of fiber everyday and i mean every day not just every other day or twice a week it has to be every day. It will help a lot and make it pleasant. I usually take in any where from 30-40 grams of fiber a day just by eating whole wheat foods, i don't take in any fiber supplements or tea extracts.
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
    Senna tea like smooth move tea! Love it drink it before bed I am now for the first time in my adult life regular!

    This ^^^^
    Works like a charm
  • Katydone
    Katydone Posts: 50
    Try adding some flaxseed meal to your diet...healthy omega 3 fatty acids as well as some good fiber to promote bowel movement. reply to me if want a bread recipe that uses the flaxseed meal.
  • rahrahrita
    rahrahrita Posts: 225 Member
    What helped me was water, veggies (mainly spinach and spaghetti squash), and beans. Buuuuut... when I eat a good serving of beans, I have to take Beano for my tummy lol
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    CknGrl Posts: 16
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