Yikes constipation

Do you drink coffee? I found that when I incorporated a cup of coffee into my morning routine I went pretty soon there afterwards and felt pretty good and light the rest of the day. That and caffeine are the sole reasons I drink coffee since I'm not super fond of the taste.

Try drinking warm water; it normally will help get things moving.

I take magnesium at night to help me sleep. 250mg. I am now going daily. Using laxatives can make the body dependent on them. Regular, home made warm coffee will do just fine. Here is an article.
https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/03/25/magnesium-excels-against-constipation/

Are you having lots of Dairy? Milk, yogurts, cheeses?

you need more fiber,water and fats then if you are having constipation issues. and if you continue having it see a dr.many health issues can cause constipation. some people dont go every day though. when I was younger I would go maybe 2x a week. had no health issues,was active back then and everything.

Depending on the diet you may have a lack of the things your gut / bowels depend on to move.

Fiber, pro-biotics, "resistant starch", all work to make the environment more hospitable to peristalsis.

There are different kinds of fiber and some work well some people and others don't work at all. Things like psyllium seed husk powder and rice bran powder add bulk and keep liquid in the stool and seem to work well for me, they are gluten free, and, nonreactive.

Liquid pro-biotics that are kept in the store fridge, like American Health's liquid lactobacillus acidophilus; fermented foods like kimchi and miso paste (Asian grocery or health food store) ensure that things are digested and broken down.

Resistant starch (all the rage right now) in the form of potato starch adds no carbs and feeds the pro-biotics in the stool. The jury is still out on if it will work for me.

Last but not least melatonin powder will make your bowels move when other things don't. (It works, but, for me it's hit or miss.)

Also, severe constipation is often a sign of hypothyroidism...

Other things not mentioned above - colonics will definitely remove impacted waste but isn't for the squeamish and both sugarless gummies or salt tablets and about 1 quart of water can assist with pooping - but is not for regular use, but, if you are backed up, these will clear you out.

Drink a lot more water and find ways to continue to add bulk to your water with every meal until things start to move.

Magnesium oxide worked (the cheaper one). Magnesium Citrate did nothing. Some pills like Restavin for restles leg contain citrate.

TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »

Magnesium oxide worked (the cheaper one). Magnesium Citrate did nothing. Some pills like Restavin for restles leg contain citrate.

Thanks, I was just going to post this and you bet me to it

While it didn't turn out to be a solution for the OP, it might help someone else.

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.

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.

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.