TMI - bowel movements help

Taco Bell.

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Different things can work for different people, the only thing that works everytime for me is a really ripe pear.

But go see a doctor and get it checked.

Have you had your thyroid checked? Constipation and not being able to lose weight (if you're not on medication) are side effects. If my Sythroid is off I feel very similar to how you are saying you feel. I would see my doctor and have them rule it out.

I have IBS and I take something everyday, but I had to go to the Doctor to figure things out. It is better I eat a lot of vegetables but without smooth lax from Walgreen's ( cheaper then the name brand ) I hurt bad. I only put a half of a cap full a day in my morning coffee. I do suggest you go to the doctor. You do laxatives to much and you're body will need them more. My stuff is more natural. Good Luck

I recommend Bio-K+ probiotics and Natural Calm (magnesium supplement). Easy to take, and gentle results. Metamucil and All Bran just gave me a terrible, bloated belly.

It is wise to go and discuss with a doctor as could be any issue and better get checked here and now - I think you've waited long enough.



However, As a long time sufferer I found that certain food can cause constipation to me and more often combined with bloating. Few examples - flax seed, aloe vera (I look like a puff fish straight after), too much celery/broccoli/asparagus, prebiotic(different than probiotics), too much prunes/dried fruit., and I am drinking anything between 3-4l of water a day. Do you think you might be intolerant to any food group?
From what I've read parasites often work the opposite (diarrhea) and in combination with other symptoms.

Do you have Wholefoods nearer? In my local store(in London) there is a health department and people there are extremely helpful. I've taken Betaine Hydrochloride for few months and thereafter I've been taken Magnesium Citrate - works absolute miracle. Some general info re: Magnesium


Magnesium is a mineral that is crucial for energy production, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralisation. Magnesium can be found in a number of foods and is most prevalent in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, nuts and grains.

Magnesium has a number of important functions in the human body including turning the food we eat in to energy and ensuring correct endocrine system function to promote healthy bones. Magnesium is also required as a cofactor for over 300 enzyme systems. Among the systems catalyzed by these enzymes are fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glucose metabolism.

From an athletic perspective it is required for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy. As part of its role in the activity of enzymes, it is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses and myofibril contractions. Therefore, Magnesium can play a pivotal role in the production of energy for both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

Magnesium Citrate is a highly bio-available form of Magnesium which allows greater uptake in to your system. Our Magnesium Citrate is standardised to approximately 15% Magnesium content.

Warnings: Magnesium Citrate can have a laxative affect, so you may need to alter our ‘Suggested Use’ to meet your personal needs. If you do experience these affects it is recommended that you reduce your dosage size.

It also helps me with sleep, generally I am more relaxed and very quick recovery after sport.

Hope you'll have it checked and get better soon!

If you up your fiber, you HAVE to move your water intake up also.

TGIF and happy Friday MFP’ers !!

I need some advice…Since coming back from Mexico in July, I have had some serious issues going to the bathroom. The only way I can go is if I take senokot laxative. The only time I will take the laxative is after a few days of discomfort, and if no movement has been made all week. Otherwise I try to stay away from any laxative.

I have tried adding extra fiber with Metamucil, but all that did was make my stomach feel worse and bloated for days. Even though it made me feel worse, I continued for a few weeks in hopes that it would help move things. But it hasn’t.

I recently (maybe last 3 weeks’ish) started with prune juice, and prunes. I hate that it has such high sugar, but the first week I had them, it helped me go for 2 days in a row which was an amazing feeling. BUT that did not last, and after those two days of washroom visits, I am now back to square one, and all the prunes do now is make me extra bloated with extra smelly gassy’ness. (tmi – worse than protein farts)

Some history of my background
- I like to think I eat pretty good (diary is open) with lots of fruits and veggies
- I work out 5-6 days a week. Currently with Body beast lean week 8 and T25 (resting off of T25 after I injured my knee 2 weeks ago)
- I drink 12-17 cups of water every day
- I used to be very regular
- After splurging a bit on vacay, I cannot seem to lose any weight, or inches since july, and even went up in weight – about 7-10 pounds
- I eat anywhere from 1500-1950 calories a day
- I feel bloated, weighted down, and not myself every damn day with no bowel movement

Has anyone else experienced this.. still experience this.. have any tips to move past this before I make an appointment with my family doctor