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learntolovetheburn15
learntolovetheburn15 Posts: 157 Member
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What should i take if i am constipated?

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
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    2 in the morning
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
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    Coffee usually does the trick for me.
  • jennifervfoster
    jennifervfoster Posts: 21 Member
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    Senna tablets or tea.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,182 Member
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    Magnesium supplement. That might help and it won't hurt.
    Check your fiber. Women need 25 mg daily. Men need 35 mg daily.
    Check your insoluble fiber. You need some. If all you have is soluble fiber, that will gum up the works.
    The insoluble stuff moves things along.
    Drink some water. Drink some more water. Get 64 oz/2qt/2l per day.
    Got fat? Have some in your diet.
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
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    lots and lots of water. 1/2 cup of warm prune juice. Exercise more
    lots and lots of water
    Fresh fruit and vegetables
    drink lots
    real oatmeal (not instant)
    bran
    and water


    it is normal to go more than once a day or only every 3 days.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
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    That depends on why you're constipated. It could be lack of fiber. It could be too much fiber. It could be lack of dietary fat. It could be lack of particular minerals. etc.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
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    jennifervfoster wrote: »
    Senna tablets or tea.

    Only take laxatives if it is very, very bad. Overusing laxatives can cause major problems
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    It depends on how long you have been constipated, and if anything is getting through. If it has been more than a few days, you are in pain, nothing is getting through, and you vomit what you eat, you need medical care. You could have a blockage.

    If it is a day or two you can ride it out. Besides the suggestions above you could try popcorn for bulk and a tablespoon of oil (maybe in a nice salad dressing) to lube things up. I have always found vigorous exercise to be helpful.

    I have used Senokot overnight on occasion.

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