Yikes constipation
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Senna tea ("smooth move" tea) you can find it in most grocery stores where the tea is sold will help- generally a cup at bedtime will promote a BM in the AM..... maybe drink it on the 3rd day before you have symptoms.... Some people say it works faster so you may prefer it in the morning so you don't wake up at night depending on your daily schedule.1
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Magnesium at night, and Aloe gel pills work great. I take 2 in the morning and 2 at night on a daily basis. This is the brand I like https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Secrets-Natural-Supplements-Softgels/dp/B00YQDXW6Q/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498588319&sr=8-4&keywords=aloe+pills2
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I'm reading these comments and I may have to try some of these remedies. I might try the warm water, see how it goes.1
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In one of these constipation threads we had an OP with a serious medical issue that required medical intervention, so keep a trip to the doctor's in mind as an option.
Feel free to try a few prunes first. They are yummy and usually effective.4 -
Thanks for the great recommendations! Things are moving but my god I'm miserable. I feel like I don't ever want to eat again, but I'm sure that'll pass.
I will be trying some of these suggestions and make sure this doesn't happen again. Curious what the scale will say, I feel like I'm *** pounds.0 -
TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Magnesium oxide worked (the cheaper one). Magnesium Citrate did nothing. Some pills like Restavin for restles leg contain citrate.
For me it's the opposite. Oxide does nothing. Citrate is magic.0 -
TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Magnesium oxide worked (the cheaper one). Magnesium Citrate did nothing. Some pills like Restavin for restles leg contain citrate.
Actually, magnesium citrate is sold at pharmacies as a laxative. That is the one with the real laxative effect for the majority of people. I use a mag citrate powder everyday, and I go everyday (along with my cup of coffee, which only works for between 30-40% of people). I only used to be able to go about every 10 days. That was so miserable. Once I added the magnesium, I never had that problem again.3 -
My gosh, I had no idea. Thank you group.
I think the reason the oxide works for me is because the oxide is 250 mg and the citrate is 100 mg and I only take one pill a night. Cost is an issue. Thank you for making me smarter !!!! Citrate costs so much more.1 -
YvetteK2015 wrote: »Actually, magnesium citrate is sold at pharmacies as a laxative. That is the one with the real laxative effect for the majority of people. I use a mag citrate powder everyday, and I go everyday (along with my cup of coffee, which only works for between 30-40% of people). I only used to be able to go about every 10 days. That was so miserable. Once I added the magnesium, I never had that problem again.
Thanks for that! I'll get some and see how it works! Great advice for my issue thanks so much everyone!
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I had a similar problem when I first started. I noticed it was much worse when I did not drink enough water and when I did not eat enough fat. I also learned I needed to get the right bacteria back in my stomach so I began eating yogurt and kumbucha.2
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I started getting severe constipation this year. I tend to eat very little grains and fruit, and super high volume leafy greens but not enough fibrous veg. I'm a mess. I look preggo right now.0
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I drank a whole bottle of magnesium citrate once and it did not a THING.0
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While I am willing to accept the notion that everybody and every body is different, I seem to recall reading that in general, if one is otherwise healthy, one should have a bowel movement for each meal, about 24 hours later; hence the term "circadian rhythm" (from the Latin circa (about) + dian (day)). This means if you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, you should have a morning, a mid-day, and an evening BM to eliminate yesterday's meals.
Check out Mary Roach's book "Gulp. Adventures on the Alimentary Canal"
http://maryroach.net/gulp.html1 -
vikinglander wrote: »While I am willing to accept the notion that everybody and every body is different, I seem to recall reading that in general, if one is otherwise healthy, one should have a bowel movement for each meal, about 24 hours later; hence the term "circadian rhythm" (from the Latin circa (about) + dian (day)). This means if you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, you should have a morning, a mid-day, and an evening BM to eliminate yesterday's meals.
Check out Mary Roach's book "Gulp. Adventures on the Alimentary Canal"
http://maryroach.net/gulp.html
lol no. 3x per day?0 -
vikinglander wrote: »While I am willing to accept the notion that everybody and every body is different, I seem to recall reading that in general, if one is otherwise healthy, one should have a bowel movement for each meal, about 24 hours later; hence the term "circadian rhythm" (from the Latin circa (about) + dian (day)). This means if you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, you should have a morning, a mid-day, and an evening BM to eliminate yesterday's meals.
Check out Mary Roach's book "Gulp. Adventures on the Alimentary Canal"
http://maryroach.net/gulp.html
That's exactly how my husband rolls. I am so jealous of his perfect regularity.
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vikinglander wrote: »While I am willing to accept the notion that everybody and every body is different, I seem to recall reading that in general, if one is otherwise healthy, one should have a bowel movement for each meal, about 24 hours later; hence the term "circadian rhythm" (from the Latin circa (about) + dian (day)). This means if you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, you should have a morning, a mid-day, and an evening BM to eliminate yesterday's meals.
Check out Mary Roach's book "Gulp. Adventures on the Alimentary Canal"
http://maryroach.net/gulp.html
I think everyone has their own 'schedule'. For example once a month I have to go several times a day usually for 1 day or 2 max but its not the runs just normal BM although sometimes the need feels urgent. Aunt Flo comes to visit 3-5 days later. Because of this I am usually lightest just before my period unlike most women who generally have water retention.1 -
Metamucil is pretty good. The sugar free one.0
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Reinforcing others' mainstream messages: First get fiber, water, fat, and exercise at a reasonable level.
I emphasize fat because many people trying to lose weight will cut fat too far. Try for a minimum of around 0.4g per day per pound of healthy goal weight (more is OK). You also need fat for proper hormone function, and in order to best utilize the fat-soluble vitamins, among other things. Don't lowball it.
If all of that's on point, then consider probiotics and supplements.
Do not rely on laxatives, even so-called natural ones like senna, on a regular basis.
Regular use can seriously mess things up. If the problem is routine or frequent, see your doctor.
Defecating several times daily, as long as it's not diarrhea, is not a problem, if your eating is high-fiber and you have no negative symptoms.0 -
Walking around as much as possible, drinking plenty of water, also try holding a hot water bottle over your lower abdominal area which can help things get moving sometimes if the medicinal route is taking its time.0
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