Constipation

Andylincoln253
Andylincoln253 Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
Is there a good VERY low calorie food out there that will help with this? Been going on for over a week. Have tried laxatives, stool softeners, fiber capsules, etc...none of it has really helped that much. Making plans to see a doctor but the one that came recommended can't get me in until July.
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  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Coffee. :drinker:

    For reals, though.
  • LovelyVegetarian
    LovelyVegetarian Posts: 117 Member
    Coffee. :drinker:

    For reals, though.


    This!
  • JJinWI
    JJinWI Posts: 197 Member
    Magnesium supplements - not Milk of Magnesia. You find them in the vitamin aisle. Good luck!
  • Erikhulse
    Erikhulse Posts: 51 Member
    HIGH-FIBER FOODS! Fruits, veggies...raspberries, pears, apples, black beans, almonds, pistachios, etc
  • Ansie13
    Ansie13 Posts: 86
    Prune juice
    I swear by it. :) you might have had to much fiber which in turn does the opposite effects and backs you up.
    Drink lots of water as well.
    Feel better
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    kevita.
  • tlcarolinagirl
    tlcarolinagirl Posts: 1,700 Member
    Coffee. :drinker:

    For reals, though.


    This!

    Yup...coffee it is!
  • _mlee_
    _mlee_ Posts: 90
    Metamucil EVERYDAY. Start out with a little and gradually increase to the full dose. You should also see a doctor but fiber intake is the first thing you should look at.

    Edit: You need to be consistent with taking one product/vitamin instead of trying different things everyday. If it's due to your fiber intake it probably won't be fixed overnight. The Metamucil will probably make you feel worse the first few days but you just need to power through it and continue taking it :) good luck
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Coffee. :drinker:

    For reals, though.


    This!

    And a cigarette. But skip the cigarette. :wink:
  • geniamoody
    geniamoody Posts: 8
    Pysillium Husks...mix into a protein shake/smoothie. Drink 8+ glasses of water a day. Works like a charm! I found at Kroger, Whole Foods, and the Vitamin Shoppe.
  • _TEMPEST_
    _TEMPEST_ Posts: 205
    Try Magnesium Citrate (the liquid, drinkable kind) which you can get over the counter. If you do, don't make plans for rest of the day.
    Try increasing your water intake also because even the best laxatives will not work if you are dehydrated.

    edited for typo
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Mg Citrate will get you moving and clean you out...
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
    http://www.nowfoods.com/Psyllium-Husk-Powder-Vegetarian-12oz.htm

    Basically it's unflavored Metamucil.

    Barring something more out of the ordinary than your run of the mill "chronic constipation," around 1 Tbsp / day should work wonders.

    It tastes a little funky (sort of like eating dusty grass), but not terrible. I'm used to it now, but I started out mixing it with 1/4 cup of apple juice.

    ETA: Probably bordering on TMI, but Amazon sells it in 12 lb. bulk bags. :drinker:
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    Coffee. :drinker:

    For reals, though.


    This!

    And a cigarette. But skip the cigarette. :wink:

    Beat me to it...:smokin:
  • danyellegbaker
    danyellegbaker Posts: 9 Member
    OMG!!! I was just about to ask the same question.I have always been regular so this is very odd.I have tried everything even smooth move tea:blushing: which worked however it says not for everyday use and when i stop well it stops:sad: Super annoying I dont know what to do and I think it's holding back my weight loss.UGGGGG any help,suggestions are welcomed!
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Is there a good VERY low calorie food out there that will help with this? Been going on for over a week. Have tried laxatives, stool softeners, fiber capsules, etc...none of it has really helped that much. Making plans to see a doctor but the one that came recommended can't get me in until July.

    Depends on why you are constipated.

    Could be lack of fiber.....eat more fruit and vegetables
    Could be lack of liquid......drink more
    Could be from a lot of processed food......eat more natural
    Could be from foods that are naturally restraining......avoid them
    Could be from certain medications.....wait until you are done with them, or talk to your health care provider if you take them long term.

    The most common causes for constipation is lack of fiber , combined with not enough liquid intake......
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Magnesium supplement
    Coffee
    Apple juice
    Prune juice
    Beans
  • lisaabenjamin
    lisaabenjamin Posts: 665 Member
    Water!! I can't see your diary so I don't know how much water you usually drink, but many people who suffer with constipation are simply dehydrated - you need water in your poop to soften it and help move it along! TMI, but true!
  • pseudomuffin
    pseudomuffin Posts: 1,058 Member
    Sugar-free candies do it for me every time!
  • ChangeIsADecision
    ChangeIsADecision Posts: 709 Member
    Lots of H2O!!
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    honestly, rereading your post i realize the real issue here is that you cant see a doctor for over a month. wtf is going on with our health UNdustry?
  • bchthrpy
    bchthrpy Posts: 76 Member
    Metamucil as directed, routinely if you are not getting enough fiber. Also fills you up if you take it 1/2 hour before meals.
  • zanne54
    zanne54 Posts: 336 Member
    Bacon works for me. Sadly, not low calorie…but soooooo tasty.
  • bciloveme2014
    bciloveme2014 Posts: 213 Member
    Prune juice
    I swear by it. :) you might have had to much fiber which in turn does the opposite effects and backs you up.
    Drink lots of water as well.
    Feel better

    this, but I don't like the taste of it. so I eat three for four prunes before breakfast.
  • KaelaLee88
    KaelaLee88 Posts: 229 Member
    My dietician advised that this can happen when you restrict your calories and no longer eat the fat that was making us go!

    She recommended high fibre fruits and veg (my favorites are baked beans and prunes) and a low calorie cereal bar that contains at least 5 grams of fibre.

    The average person should consume roughly 10-13 grams of fibre per day and wholewheat breads help :-)

    Don't forget your water or squash!

    Best of luck getting off the laxitives and getting back into a routine!

    Kaela x
  • DivineChoices
    DivineChoices Posts: 193 Member
    I had a BAD constipation problem about 5 years ago. You might need a suppository to get things moving and clear the pipes, and then try to get more fiber and water in your daily intake.

    As for great poop moving things....
    --- lots of water
    --- meet your daily fat requirement (keeps things slippery enough to move down there)
    ---walk!! (my doctor told me when I move, it helps my intestines to push things along and nothing stagnates


    Food wise:
    -Corn will move through you mostly undigested, so it bulks up BMs
    -Prunes
    -Pumpkin
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    Also: http://www.amazon.com/Haribo-Gummi-Bears-Sugar-Free/dp/B000EVQWKC

    But, in all seriousness, you've gotten some great advice. Go for the gummy bears as a last resort.
  • azamlynn2000
    azamlynn2000 Posts: 24 Member
    Get Up in the morning and take at least 40 oz of HOT water ( add Green tea or coffee) , and do this within 1 minute of waking up, bend over your stomach for a minute and you will be good to go - this always works for me , my sister and my clients . Also , if you are doing a weight training program , you want to have Flax seed oil , 1-2 TBSP /day, it will also help you go a lot. Good luck!
  • dtimedwards
    dtimedwards Posts: 319 Member
    White Castle

    Bran muffin, coffee and a cigarette

    Get stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on an elevated highway 2 miles from the nearest exit
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    White Castle

    Bran muffin, coffee and a cigarette

    Get stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on an elevated highway 2 miles from the nearest exit

    This almost made me pee my pants! Literally. I'm going to the bathroom now. (not in my pants)

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