Help, fiber's not working

Great ideas, thanks guys.

I don't ever eat enough fat it seems. I am always way under and over on sugar. Perhaps part of the issue.

psyllium powder in orange juice, once in the morning

I have dealt with this since forever, and I do use laxatives. If you want something more natural but taste disgusting sea salt in warm water. It is so gross. I drink water, and the doc said since I have no fiber in my system it just evaporates and makes it worse. And exercise does not help me either. I am looking for benefiber because that was the one fiber that helped. I had my colon checked and my doc said that I have to eat fruits and veggies 3x a day, and now I go every 2-3 days instead of 5-9. It does help though. I also eat 12 grain bread by natures own once a day on occassion. But I will be honest getting those 3 in is so hard, I have to realy make an effort. If you find something let me know!

Sounds like you may have IBS-C. Too much fiber, beans and too many probiotics make me worse, not better. And oatmeal and white rice bind me up as well. All those fiber bars, etc actually do me more harm than good...I'll pm you..

Maybe so... Time to visit the doctor? Nine days is an awful long time. Personally, high fiber grains, beans and vegetables have my bowels in top working condition, but it sounds like the typical treatments aren't working for you. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

im like that to no matter how many veggies i dont poop but i found my secret wephon its GRAPE FRUIT BARLEY CEREAL ALL YOU NEED IS LESS THEN HALF OF A HALF A CUP AND YOUR READY TO GO

BTW soluble fiber is good for your heart. Woody fiber (that you can't see through) is better for pooping.

I feel your pain. I am totally bunged up and I don't know why.

I am taking Benefibre or Fibre force, ground flax seed, drinking a ton of water and even Magnesium but I am still not regular.

I am struggling to lose weight and I'm sure it's got something to do with being so bunged up.

I actually feel as though I've got a block somewhere, even when I have D from taking a laxative, I don't feel clear.

I wish I could figure this out. I eat a lot of cereal atm, maybe that's the issue?

I went through your diary and you have very few fruits and veggies. You should be eating alot of them, mostly veggies. Get some apples and such and keep a nice bowl of fruit handy to munch on as well as some carrots, celery, etc. Any fruits and veggies you like, but bananas can also cause constipation, so go light on those.

Sometimes too much fiber can make it worse. Since I have been eating almonds and drinking tons of water, I am able to "go." I heard that people that have IBS should avoid wheat. Maybe you have a gluten allergy.

My sister has cancer and goes through horrible bouts of constipation. She was advised to avoid taking too much fiber because it can actually back you up even more when you overdo it. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what she took instead because there was something aiding her symptoms that wasn't fiber or laxative related. Maybe ask a doctor about this, I'm sure they could help.

I know this feeling all too well, too. But ever since switching up my diet and exercise, I go every day, and at times, multiple times a day. Try the following foods, and try to stay away from sugary and carb filled foods.

Fiber One Bran Cereal
Kashi Go Lean! Cereal
Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Fruits - Prunes, Plums, Apples, Bananas (does it for me), Melons....
Vegetables - Dark green leafy veggies - Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe, Spinach, Asparagus, Beans....
WATER - TONS OF IT!
Believe it or not, switch up your exercise regimen. You'll be surprised how switching it up in the gym can affect your bowels.

Try to stay away from stool softeners, they've been absolutely horrible for me.

Good luck and I wish you the best!

I have the same problem.

Add benefiber to your diet! Mix it in with your oatmeal, yogurt, sauces, etc and you cant even taste it. But the thing with fiber is you can eat all you want BUT it needs water to work or the effect can actually be more damaging!!! Also, I add flax seeds to my oatmeal, shakes and smoothies. Again, no taste

I have suffered from chronic constipation since I was 13, I know what you are all talking about. I also loose a lot of blood from internal cuts that cant heel because I cant not be constipated for long enough. I have seen numerous doctors who have all told me different things: your flipped uterus is putting pressure on your tubes, you have colon cancer, you don't eat enough fibre....

The specialist told me I had "young stressed woman syndrome" and was simply wound really tight. This either goes away with age or I need to have an operation. The frustrating thing is sometimes I can get away with a plate of delicious white pasta and be fine and another day I'll have a small white roll and be ruined.

In my experience, raw vegetables help. I also have stewed prune smoothies: berries and natural yogurt and a couple of softened prunes, sounds gross but is really yummy. I also eat rye bread instead of regular bread (toasted WELL is tastier) and rivita (wasa in some countries) fibre + crackers.

Quinoa with boulgour wheat is a great substitute for rice pasta etc

Humous and raw carrots it a good snack and roast chickpeas. I use beans, lentils etc wherever I can in my food.

I feel for you! good luck

i buy bran flakes or all bran. i have used tony ferguson fibre and that is just so good! it really works. I did buy optimum nutrition fibre but that stuff just does not work! they both mix into shakes and cereal. You can actually take the TF one with water (and juice i think) and it tastes fine. It's so nice in shakes.

like everyone else, drink water!

I had the same problem a month or so ago. I realised it was because i was hardly eating any fat at all. Once i introduced fat back into my diet, bingo!! I use olive oil daily and eat peanut butter. Worked for me.