Don't know what to do about constipation

looks like you have lots of advice! I drink 1 cup of prune juice every morning, increased my water and take physillum powder.
In the past I've also found magnesium to work.

If your really bad off you may want to start with a bottle of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, (I get the grape flavored) followed up with not less than 32oz of water. Make sure you don't have any plans because it is going to clean you out very well. Than get you a fiber/dairy regimen together. I like to keep some probiotics acidophilus (basically the same as yogurt) pills in the fridge, they keep me from getting constipated. Nothing keeps your digestive system good and moist like water so make sure you drink plenty of that so get them solids to pass.

Has this been going on for awhile? As in is this a problem you've always had? Or is it a new problem? Lots' of great advice has already been given, another thing to consider is how much potassium you are getting in. Are you getting enough potassium? Are you on any medications which might be depleting it?

A low potassium level can be a cause of constipation. Potassium is important in muscle contraction and in order to move through the colon, the peristaltic action requires muscle movement, if you don't have enough potassium in your system, this is going to be sluggish and can definitely cause constipation.

Banana's are a great source of potassium as well as fiber so this is a great choice to add into your diet if you haven't already. When I notice a slowing down, I amp up the banana's, pistachio nuts and avocado's in my diet and it usually helps. If that doesn't then I know it's not a potassium issue and I get some apple juice, warm it up and then take a walk. Usually does the trick.

Hope something someone has posted works for you! Good luck!

Magnesium citrate always does the trick for me. Good luck!

Oh, and dried fruit can help too! Dried apricots will generally clear things out...although dried fruit has a lot of sugar, so be aware of that.

psyllium seed husk (1 tsp alternate nights with milk) + lots of water + fruits/whole grain food

Worked for me!

When I try to eat "low Carb" I always start the day with two tablespoons of Benfiber stirred into my coffe. If I don't want coffe, I just stir it into a little hot water. It seems to take care of what was left over in my system the day before...without compromising today's nutrients.

I take an Acidophilus vitamin and it works like a charm on my digestion. You could try that if eating veggies/fiber just isnt cutting it.

Didn't read all the posts but here are several foods to avoid... Physicians call this the BRAT diet. It's used for children who have diarrhea. Banana's, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.
Also stay away from Cheese!

Broccoli is good and I did see someone mention Activia. Have you had a colonoscopy?

Well, metamucil in water works great for me. A tablespoon of olive oil for really bad days!

I have always suffered from constipation until now.
Try Flax seed.. I drink this smoothie each day and it's made a big difference for me.
4 oz of Aloe Vera Juice. it's for digestion and has healing properties
4 oz of orange juice or any fruit juice you like
1 cup of frozen fruit medly - i get it at wal-mart
1/2 cup for low fat yogart- I like vanilla
1 tbs of honey
1 tbs of flaxseed milled

Sounds like you need more fibre in your diet. You can also use a supplement such as "Clearly Fibre" that works extremely well. It is tasteless and mixes with all liquids and can be added to almost any food. Available at most Health Food Stores and Pharmacies. This is a natural vegetable fibre made from chicory root.

I add Tbspoon of Benefiber to my coffe in the morning before breakfast. It has no taste, and doesn't feel grainy. Yet it does the trick for me.