Constipation help?

I recently discovered Fiber One bars and was really surprised at the effectiveness. The primary ingredient is chickory root.

Nothing that steamed okra wont take care of. When things slow down, I replace my evening meal with a couple of cups of okra and the next day, problem resolved! Slippery little buggers take care of everything. Have some okra daily 1/2 cup and it keeps you going and it is healthy for you and very low calorie. I boil it and eat it like a soup water and all. Just add some salt for seasoning.
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I love steamed okra and its is natural.

I have taken up the habit of using colace only on the weekends to make sure I am emptying my bowels at least once a week. I usually go more but it keeps me from feeling bloated and backed up.

I have the issue at times because of my medications, and the use of colace is a safe option for most people. I would talk to your doctor though. Sometimes they'll advise you over the phone.

Sometimes, also, and I know this sounds gross but... Sometimes peristalsis gets stalled and you just have to trigger it to start. Inserting a finger into your rectum could trigger the outward push for your poo.

this route makes alot of sense. No chance of addiction and prevention of complete bowel obstruction

KIonsyl Fiber...do a teaspoon in the morning and one in the evening. Several doctors have recommended this to me as a daily regimen. Keeps you regular, reduces your cholesteral. Fiber is very good for you especialy if your doing reduced calories and not allot of carbohydrates

I can't resist saying: Ex Lax in the PM for a BM in the AM! :laugh:

Seriously though, try a tablespoon of mineral oil.

I eat black beans in water(drain water) nearly every meal time. Oat bran by mornflakes 100% oat bran high fiber,where as oats gave me constipation.

Failing this I would go for "Fybogel" which is Ispaghula husk also there is "senokot hi-firber" another Ispaghula husk.

and then there is "psyllium husk"

Failing these there is "castor oil" and Lemon juice with luke warm water.

Figs and prunes.

these are all natural health foods to help you ease constipation if these all fail then I would see your DR.

Happy bowel movements

I have the same problem. The two things that have helped more than diet ( adding fruits and veggies) is WATER and WALKING!! It's been like a miracle for me. I have upped my water intake daily and started walking daily (4-6 miles), and now I also poop daily Unless you have had serious issues with this you could never understand how happy this makes me! lol

I have taken up the habit of using colace only on the weekends to make sure I am emptying my bowels at least once a week. I usually go more but it keeps me from feeling bloated and backed up.

I have the issue at times because of my medications, and the use of colace is a safe option for most people. I would talk to your doctor though. Sometimes they'll advise you over the phone.

Sometimes, also, and I know this sounds gross but... Sometimes peristalsis gets stalled and you just have to trigger it to start. Inserting a finger into your rectum could trigger the outward push for your poo.

This worries me - you can potentially cause yourself a vagal problem... not something you want to do and pass out on the pot, and hurt your head or something. PLEASE DON'T do this unless instructed to and trained the correct method by your healthcare provider! Many of the above methods are super, natural and should be tried first. Food, Miralax, stool softeners etc, are not thought to cause dependence, are safe, and may take a while before they work. For a true impaction, see your doc.

1 Tbs of olive oil, works a charm and will up your healthy fat intake.

you could have a serious problem and you should talk with your doctor

preferably before you try fingering your butt or eating mexican food

Okay, I can see a serious problem occurring here!
Please stop reading everyone's advice on here and go see a doctor, seriously.
There are some medical conditions in which side effects include constipation. There are some of these medical conditions, in which, if you follow the advice of people on here you are going to make it worse.
For example, if you have IBS-C and you follow the advise given "eat more fat" and several other comments given here of food that should not be eaten with IBS-C you are going to make things worse.
Please do yourself a favor and do not follow ANY of the advise given here until you have talked to a doctor. I don't know where you live but in most places, with a little research, you should find a doctor that'll only run you around $50. Money well worth investing in yourself!!

Well, we've only got what the OP says to go on. IIRC -- and correct me if I'm wrong -- IBS tends to cause a good deal of pain and discomfort along with constipation and/or diarrhea, yes? The OP says that this has been going on for years, and if one has been in a good deal of pain for years, I'd think that one would mention it. The OP also seemed more concerned about the constipation affecting weight loss, I assume because of the weight of the bunged-up poo. Again, if I were suffering pain from IBS, I wouldn't be worrying so much about weight loss.

So, in the absence of clear indications of other IBS symptoms, it makes sense for people to advise dietary changes to see if this alleviates the problem the OP is having. And most also advocated seeing a doctor if the problem persist after logical dietary changes of increasing fat and fiber intake. Even if the OP has IBS, increasing fat intake to see if it helps constipation isn't going to kill them. Might make them (more) uncomfortable, temporarily, yes and that won't necessarily be pleasant, but it won't kill them. And it could actually be diagnostic in the sense of pointing them at what might be the problem if they do a little research. It could also help a doctor diagnose them properly, if they subsequently see one. Which, again, most of the people responding advocated.

yucky! ive had many nights of the mag citrate, nasty salty taste in my mouth with foamy feeling guts..I have chronic constipation too .I have been hospitalized for it many times with pains that feel like either my gallbladder or appendix is going bad with the way the cramping gets to me. what helps me is..... starting my day with plain black coffee, trying to eat 1 salad everyday. whether its breakfast lunch dinner or snack eat a salad. I do get tired of a salad everyday but I think of it as my medication because it works! probiotic yogurts ( banana is my fav), eat a couple prunes through the week and yes drink your water!! its very important for constipated ppl to drink their water. when u get sick of drinking plain water add just a little lemon or a splash of koolaid just for some flavor! these are just suggestions. I hope u find what works for you. if your going to eat fiber tabs drink even more water. too much fiber with not enough water can make matters worse!!

I drink green tea daily.

I know this is really personal, but I am really struggling with constipation and the only thing that works is Magnesium Citrate in a bottle that you drink before surgery! I have tried supplements, more fiber, more water, more activity even laxatives and NOTHING works. I do not want to take something that is addictive. I think this is also part of the reason my weight lose has stalled which is making me really discouraged. Does anyone have any long term advise? I have had this issue for years and I need something natural that can help me be truly regular. Thanks for any advise you can provide.

Just had a wee look at your diary and you eat almost no vegetables. The apples are nice but apples can be binding. so can bananas. ie they're something you give to a kid with diarrhoea.

You need to medicinally have 2 cups of coleslaw every evening. Yup. Three even. No, just 2. And if you haven't started coming back online by the end of 3 days I'd say you have a serious medical issue eg prolapsed bowel, etc. I've never known the cabbage attack to fail.

If you hate cabbage, try to work out what you do like. Vegetables are really very enjoyable once you get to know them. Carrots can be eaten just grated, with orange juice. There are things you can do to enjoy them more. I like raisins in my coleslaw by the way: cabbage, carrots, raisins and coleslaw dressing.

Otherwise, two whole kiwifruit a day. You really do need to avoid chemicals, and just give your body enough bulk to push things through. If you eat concentrated foods they shrink down to nothing in the bowel. Eat some unconcentrated ones.

Have you tried prunes?