haven't pooped for 3 days

raederr
raederr Posts: 14
in Health and Weight Loss
i haven't pooped for 3 days. i don't understand when i am eating more fruit and veggies why i'm not going. they say that has alot of fiber, yet here i am 3 days and nothing. i am drinking more then my 8 glasses of water and i'm not eating cheese since that constipates me. any suggestions
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  • maryjay52
    maryjay52 Posts: 557 Member
    get some milk of magnesia ..if that doesnt work get a bisacodyl suppository .... if that doesnt work then drink a bottle of magnesium citrate and stay near a toilet for the day because magnesium citrate is the Liquid Plumber for the human intestinal tract
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    get some milk of magnesia ..if that doesnt work get a bisacodyl suppository .... if that doesnt work then drink a bottle of magnesium citrate and stay near a toilet for the day because magnesium citrate is the Liquid Plumber for the human intestinal tract

    None of the above! Your body is just adjusting to your new diet, be patient.
  • maryjay52
    maryjay52 Posts: 557 Member
    i disagree .three days without pooping is not good ..really milk of magesia should do it . and then you should be fine after that . it wont harm you ..and i agree that her body is adjusting too . but three days you just need a little help with that
  • motherbetty
    motherbetty Posts: 170 Member
    Culturelle probiotics - you can get them at any pharmacy or Walmart. These were recommended to me by a surgeon after my intestinal surgery. Taking them for a few months put my system back to normal.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    This is what has been the hardest part of my new lifestyle - staying regular. The more yoga I do, the more exercise I do ,the less this is an issue. But I will tell you it doesn't sort it self out by the week with exercise and eating healthy seek other remedies. Or if you are totally miserable now
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Eat some yogurt or some other pro-biotic rich food. Your gut bacteria might be a little out of whack with a change in diet. I always go for the food fixes before resorting to store bought remedies.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I agree with the probiotics. Also try taking a slow and long walk. The body responds to activity.

    I used to be chronically constipated, but started taking a magnesium supplement in the evenings before bed, and haven't had an issue since. Americans tend to be magnesium deficient due to how our water is purified. Try taking just a small amount of plain old magnesium, say 200 mg, in the evenings. Don't get one of those combo vitamins, as it doesn't work the same for some reason.
  • auntiejack
    auntiejack Posts: 62 Member
    Eat some natural liquorice
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I find having some dried fruit , such as prunes to be helpful. It seems to happen to me if we've had really hot weather, and if I cut out lollies and soft drinks.
  • dawndw
    dawndw Posts: 203
    Yes it is adjusting so get some herbal tea called "Smooth Move" and let one bag steep for 15 mins....do not take any of the other crap on the market because you do not want to strip your intestines of the good flora! Drink a cup of tea before bed...it is all natural and it is not harsh on your system :-)
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    What always works for me is going to a store where the restroom is out of order. haha

    Seriously though - my body does the same thing when I change my diet, also for no reason at all. I usually wait it out. Lately I've been using psyllium (like Metamucil) to try to establish regularity.
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    when i cant poop I drink a tall starbucks coffee, black.
  • lisanume
    lisanume Posts: 127 Member
    Yes it is adjusting so get some herbal tea called "Smooth Move" and let one bag steep for 15 mins....do not take any of the other crap on the market because you do not want to strip your intestines of the good flora! Drink a cup of tea before bed...it is all natural and it is not harsh on your system :-)

    THIS....
    I was having an issue, but this stuff is great. and it is pretty natural.
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    12-16 glasses of water, chia seeds in Greek yogurt, and strength training. Have you given up coffee? Sometimes that can affect your regularity.
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    Have you cut your fat intake suddenly? Fat is an often-forgotten contributor to staying regular. About 30% of your calories should be coming from fat.

    But, yeah, your body is adjusting. Whatever you do, do not drink anything containing senna leaves. I mention it since I see people recommending laxative teas, and some of them contain senna, which can damage your intestines.
  • GMorrisUK
    GMorrisUK Posts: 64 Member
    you s**tin' me! - ooops, no you're not. :)

    In all seriousness, I find movement help speed things along quite a bit. Especially movement which my body is unaccustomed to (like jumping on a trampoline.)

    Otherwise, some green tea?

    Good luck!
  • dovetail22uk
    dovetail22uk Posts: 339 Member
    3 days isn't so bad when you're starting a new diet.

    Exercise is definately a good idea. And try eating oranges and prunes - natures laxatives!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Have you cut your fat intake suddenly? Fat is an often-forgotten contributor to staying regular. About 30% of your calories should be coming from fat.

    But, yeah, your body is adjusting. Whatever you do, do not drink anything containing senna leaves. I mention it since I see people recommending laxative teas, and some of them contain senna, which can damage your intestines.

    ^^^^
  • tarathering
    tarathering Posts: 13 Member
    Sometimes I go almost a week without going. The doctors tell me that's normal?! Everyone's body is different. I eat a ton of fiber and drink almost double the amount of water most people do. Occasionally, I resort to pills or power aids to help. Greasy foods, like McDonalds (naughty) usually does the trick too. Good luck!
  • Xhell_on_heelsX
    Xhell_on_heelsX Posts: 299
    Yup, make sure you're moving along with eating the fruits and veggies. I would try that first before putting any kind of meds into your system
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    Too much fiber can constipate too.
  • MileHighTexan
    MileHighTexan Posts: 29 Member
    My advice is a mixture of the above.....A black cup of brewed coffee and a yogurt followed by a walk. I went two days after my first week and followed this advice and was greatly relieved.
  • TheViperMan
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
    I started taking Cinnamon tablets which help boost metabolism (and they're CHEAP and available at Wal-Mart) and they actually had a surprising side-affect of making me more regular.

    Also make sure you're taking your daily vitamins - you should be anyways, but it should help with regularity.

    And if all else-fails, a "cheat" night at your local Chinese Buffet will CERTAINLY do the trick!

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  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Be sure to keep us updated
  • GluttonousGirl
    GluttonousGirl Posts: 384 Member
    I have this problem all the time. I usually take Miralax or benefiiber drink lots of water and keep moving. and relax. it will happen. :)
  • jasonpclement
    jasonpclement Posts: 146 Member
    If you are moderately to significantly under your calorie maintenance, you may not go every day. 3 days is pushing it...but eventually all that fiber from fruit and veggies has to come out...
  • Progman
    Progman Posts: 47 Member
    Green tea & Dried prunes.......trust me ;-)
  • QuietRain
    QuietRain Posts: 157
    I suggest pineapple. More than a slice or two and it's straight to the toilet for me.
  • OzarkMountainMan
    OzarkMountainMan Posts: 42
    I got the same way when I was in the hospital having my bypass surgery and they gave me a small bottle of prune juice each morning. Worked like a charm.
  • babyblooz
    babyblooz Posts: 220 Member
    What always works for me is going to a store where the restroom is out of order. haha

    Bwahahahaha SERIOUSLY. :laugh:

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