Chronic Constipation

formersec

If you are cutting out fats from your diet, tht could be part of the problem. The body needs a certain amount of healthy fat to keep all the parts moving along, including digestion. About 2 teaspoons of a low saturated oil (such as olive oil) will do the trick. Also, try adding nuts and seeds to your diet (in moderation, of course).

ColorfulWeirdo

I struggled with something similar for a long time. I was having all sorts of health issues (your problem being one of a litany of many of mine), and the thing that finally worked was seeing an allergist.

Turns out, I am allergic to fleece. Every time I would go to sleep, I would make myself just a little bit sicker. However, I didn't show traditional allergy symptoms (rash, itchy eyes, etc), so finally after two years and 8 different types of doctors, I went in to an allergist for a completely different reason, she discovered my fleece allergy, and I've been so much healthier ever since.

That may not be the case with you, but hey, it's worth a shot!

Sabine_Stroehm

Please check senna tea and all the other suggestions out with your doctor before trying. I've heard something negative about senna but can't remember what it was! Hope you can get the specialist you need, and that he/she is kind as well as knowledgeable.

It's a stimulant laxative. It will make you go, but might not be the best, nor good for longterm use.

Sabine_Stroehm

try a package of exlax ..if that does not work then you have a serious problem that requires unblocking surgery...

wtf? Basically you're saying try a stimulant laxative. If that doesn't work, you need surgery?? Are you a medical doctor?

emmalousmom1

Going out of my comfort zone a little by posting this, but i am desperate for some help. I have struggled with GI problems since i was 13 (i am 21 now). At first it was my gall bladder that i had removed at the age of 14 and thing settled down for awhile. Then when i was 17 things started back up and i had chronic diarrhea for two years. All of a sudden my body stop going and i became constipated i had hemorrhoid surgery. Along this path they have found i have a paralyzed muscle that helps the colon relax so pushing out stool is almost impossible for me. Pretty much it sucks if i dont have diarrhea.

Anyways i have been in chronic constipation for two years and counting...i have been put on massive amounts of laxatives.
7 does of mirlax daily..failed prescription amitiza 3 times daily with 3 mirlax..failed and made me incredibly sick. now there is a new laxative on the market called lizness that i am on and its not doing its job either. i go once a week and im bloated and miserable most of the time.



so after all this basically i am asking does anyone struggle with constipation and have any advice about what works for them?

Thanks

we in canada have peglyte you can get it in a 4litre jug, you fill with water, we have people who have severe constipation that figure you how much they need to drink a day to go regularly, you keep it in the fridge, and it is not addicting to the bowel.
Louise

Vansy

I have serious GI problems too....off and on. When my diet is superb -- meaning I eat clean, have enough fiber, and include lots of fruits and veggies and lean meats my GI problems subside. But I have too much crap -- processed food, too much bad fats, etc then I get really backed-up and then after a few days it'll get really loose. And I'll follow that same pattern until I clean up my diet.


I find that tea and coffee help me to stay pretty regular. They have some teas that are specifically aimed for GI-tract health.

Dlacenere

I used to have a lot of problems with this as well - have you told us how many calories you are eating and what % of your macros are from good fats? When I upped my calories and included more good fats this problem disappeared for me - definitely get your thyroid checked as this can defintely cause it and so can a gluten intolerance.

in the mean time until you get it figured out, the best thing I ever tried was Nature's Life Softmag 500mg (you can order it on Amazon), it's works really well when you take it before bed.

XX_Miss_RoseMary_XX

I Take Flaxseed and Aloe Vera Juice daily.

I get wicked backed up and it is so uncomfortable, but this works for me.

wswilliams67

Garden hose and hot water? :sad:

Trilby16

Noticed something here: ladies- helpful, men- not helpful.

EIEIElenaO

I am going back to my GI doctor next week so everything will be discussed with him before doing it!

This.

Plus, remember that any doctor's advice is one person's professional opinion.

For years I was told to just drink more water, eat more fiber/fruits/veg, try prune juice. It was frustrating, as I did follow the standard advice and nothing helped.

Finally a GI doc discovered that I had a +90% blockage in my lower colon (due to an hard benign mass crushing it from the exterior). I was less than 1 cm open and no one could even figure out how I was functioning anymore. Since my resection surgery, things have greatly improved and I function well with some extra magnesium supplementation.

My example is extreme and unlikely, but due to that, all the other doctors understandably missed it.

So yes, absolutely, go to the doctor and try the advice. If it doesn't work, try back or seek another opinion. And keep seeking until you find relief. Your fix is out there.

As I understand it, having paralysis on a portion of the organ is it's own complicated medical condition and no amount of fiber with wake up peristalsis is the nerve damaged section.

Good luck and keeping seeking.