I haven't pooped in 4 days!!!

My magnesium supplement makes me go VERY regularly, in fact TOO regularly lol. I know someone who has always had bad problems with constipation-has tried it all-I gave her some of my magnesium and she calls it "her little green friend" -it worked great for her, too. Because of this, I only take one every other day. But yes, a healthy, fiber full diet with lots of fruits and veggies and water is best.

Flax meal!

soooo....have you pooped yet??!!

I am assuming you have, but I wanted to post this reply incase someone with the same problems found this thread.

Immidiate concerns:
1) Do you feel constipated (yes = bad sign)? If you feel your stomach with your fingers, can you find any hard "lumps" of poop sitting in your intestines (bad sign)? Are you passing gas (good sign)?

If this is day 4 and you "feel" constipated with any of the following: have stomach pains, can't pass gas and bloating, and/or can feel hard lumps in your stomach, go to ER now.

If this is not part of your usual routine (some people just go every four days, others every day) and you feel just a little constipated, drink some prune juice, and/or try a mild over the counter laxitive/stool softeners such as lactulose or colace. For more immediate results you could try a colace or glycerin suppository, if the "ick" factor isn't too much for you. Or an enema. (PLEASE talk to the pharmacist to see if these medications are alright for you to take, I don't know if you are on any meds or have conditions where this might be contraindicated).

However, these are not long-term fixes and you should never use them regularily or your body will get lazy and stop "pushing" poop on it's own. If these suggestions don't work within a day, please see you doctor as soon as possible. You could have something more serious such as a blockage, etc. Don't let it get to Day 5 without pooping - if this is the case and you are in pain, go to the ER.


Concerns once you HAVE pooped:
2) Increase your fruits and veggies as natural sources of fibre. Raw is better than cooked. Eat whole grains.

3) If you have recently increased your fibre intake using supplements, PLEASE INCREASE YOUR FLUIDS (this does NOT include coffee or pop which will DEHYDRATE you, so you will need to drink MORE fluids to make up for them). Increasing your fibre without getting adequate fluids will bung you up right quick.

4) Exercise! Exercise such as walking stimulates the bowels.

The medical standard for a "normal" bowel routine is at least one bowel movement every 3 days. This is a guideline, some people are a little different. I personally go 1-2 times a day. My SO is one every other day. I know healthy people that are once every 4 days.

***Of course, none of the above should take the place of medical advice from your doctor.

Hey even if you workout everyday you should still be able to use the bathroom. I'm a 2-a-day's kind of guy. I think if you eat a ton of fruit, theirs no way for it holding back. Just increase your potassium level. I tell my g/f all the time its weird she doesn't poop everyday. Eat more fruit definately. I eat fruit from the time i get up till noon and that helps me a lot. Good luck.

Mike

3-4 tsp of this and your problem will be gone.

http://www.petergillham.com/wp/2009/11/natural-calm/

u need more fiber in your diet then. Eggs, beans, whole wheat, etc....

Well... I seem to need to go everytime I go to Costco. So maybe you could try that.:blushing: LOL

OMG! Walking around Wal-Mart works for me too! LOL

Wow! I thought I was the only one with this problem! Usually a store like Marshalls or TJ Maxx do it for me! I hate it!

Well... I seem to need to go everytime I go to Costco. So maybe you could try that.:blushing: LOL

OMG! Walking around Wal-Mart works for me too! LOL

FYI? It really isn't good not to go every day. Take it from someone that has IBS. Unfortunately I also got colon cancer at 42 and I think my bowel problems. I would say a stool softner and plenty of water. Lots of fiber too if you are usually like this. Protein tends to bind. Cheese also. Good luck and hope something works.

Yes, although the topic is humorous it is a serious situation. My grandmother died of colon cancer. I drink "Super Dieter's Tea" a couple times a week to help keep me regular.

I have some of that tea in my cupboard, haven't tried it yet...now I know what to expect, I guess. :laugh:

I tried this reflexology and I'm already feeling movements! Maybe I should not have done that at 10AM at the office. :-/

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Enemas always work for me. Fleet will have you cleared out and you'll only have to invest 20 - 45 minutes of your time. Once you're done with the enema, you're done. No lingering effects like with a laxative.

Good luck!

Charmagne

Oranges & coffee - FOR SURE!

I brefly reviewed your diary and I can tell that you have not logged any vegetables, fruits, or healthy fiber in a long time. Your diet is mostly fast and processed food, all the time. That is the reason of your problems!!!!

And if you have been eating fruits and vegetables, then you forgot to log them.

Your body is telling you: " If you don't feed me well, I will keep all this junk inside and you will not POOP!!

You can take a laxative right now but if you continue eating that way you will not poop normaly EVER! In addition, you colon will suffer, as much as your diet.

We are here to support each other but also to be honest. You can control your calories all you want, and probably loose weight in the process, but eating healthy is as much or more important that shedding pounds. If we eat healthy, the lbs will eventually come off and our bodies will be greateful for it.

Get some prunes and prune juice and drinks lots of water.

Laxative teas are gentle help, but I really think you need to make sure you eat lots of fiber. I eat an average of 35 grams of fiber a day- (and to quote Liz Lemon for any 30 Rock fans out there) I'm BMing like a rock star.