Embarrassing constipation!

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  • reichardtjessica
    reichardtjessica Posts: 89 Member
    I'm on medicine and one of the side effects is constipation so to stay regular I eat at least 1 fiber one bar plus fruits and/or veggies everyday. I haven't had a problem since I've been on my medicine.. Also Chinese food and apple juice always make me go lol maybe ask your FRIEND if there is anything that makes them go right away? or a good ole suppository lol Good luck to your friend :)
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    A note on magnesium - the form of this mineral is important. For constipation, use magnesium oxide. I take magnesium aspartate for something else and it has absolutely no effect on my bowels.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    andreaann1971 wrote: »
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    andreaann1971 wrote: »
    So a friend been alot constipated this week! Anyone know of any home remedies that get it moving good again? Asking for a friend...lol

    Took a look at your diary. If you're friend's diet is similar to yours there is very little fiber in it. Eat some fruits and veggies.

    I take physyllum husk fiber capsuls. Just dont normally log it.

    Do log it and swap out one of your nutrients such as Sodium or Sugar for Fiber and make sure you hit your fiber goal daily.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • Ketolover71
    Ketolover71 Posts: 68 Member
    Crazy question..is magnesium and magnesium oxide the same?
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    andreaann1971 wrote: »
    Crazy question..is magnesium and magnesium oxide the same?

    It should you tell on the back of the bottle which forms of magnesium if contains. This one is very popular for constipation problems:

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    One caveat, magnesium works a lot better for me when i take it before bed on an empty stomach.



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