Going to the bathroom?

I had the same issue most of my life--ever since I was really young. I found that taking probiotics has helped regulate my system so much!!! I take Florajen 3...just 1 a day helps. You can find it at health food stores in the refrigerated section. I know there are a ton of other ones, but that's what my doctor told me to use.

Here's the other big kicker--DRINK WATER, and lots of it! I drink at least 8-12 (8oz) glasses of water per day. That helps a lot too!

Yes--having all that waste in your body certainly does affect your weight. (Here's my TMI)...sometimes I can lose up to 3-4 pounds when things work the way they're supposed to.

Good luck!

I have had these types of problem ever since I was a baby. I take CVS brand stool softeners pretty frequently. You can get them with or without stimulant. I have never had a problem. Lately, I have been also trying Miralax and Benefiber and those do seem to help a little more. Good luck and please let me know if you come up with any other tricks!

Probiotics might help. Most yogurt will do- just look on the label to see if it has active cultures. Otherwise you can get acidophilus and bifidus pills in most grocery stores. Probably near the vitamins.

Drink lots of water, be active, and I find when I am having issue rubbing my lower abdominal's in a downward motion seems to make everything move a little easier. Also I will add that dissolving fiber to my water on days where I am having some issues. Hope this helps some!

My Mom used Flax seed. She will mix it up with orange juice in the morning and Drink it. I think she only does it like every couple of days. She got it from walmart. Hope this helps.

I really think it has to do with how much fiber is in the veggies and fruits you eat. I like the Fiber Choice chewable tablets but prefer it be natural I try to up my fiber to 35g everyday it's hard but it helps you lose weight and make you regular.

Mix coarse grind black pepper, sea salt, lemon juice, and warm water up. Then drink it. It should work.

have you considered trying probiotics? like eating yogurt or a good-quality supplement? they are the good bacteria that should be present in your digestive system and when they are not there (like when you are on an antibiotic) or you don't have a strong culture, it can affect your bowel movements. you might also consider drinking more water. your large intestine is where you absorb water and if you don't have enough water in your system, your feces will be extremely dry and will have a hard time moving through your system.

Here are some things you need to do EVERY DAY!!!!!

1. Drink at least your 8 oz of water not diet pop/coffee as they are diuretic and can make the problem worse
2. Take Omega 3 Fish Oil Pills (I take it twice a day)
3. Eat AT LEAST one salad a day (preferably not iceberg lettuce)
4. Eat other green veggies like broccoli
5. If the first 4 don't help enough start drinking Benefiber packs with your water. Start with one then up it until you get the results you want

I looked at your diary and didn't see much if any, but if you are eating lot's of dairy/cheese this can compound the problem. I would suggest you stop with the OTC pills as they can really mess you up. Try these things and if nothing helps GO SEE YOUR DR. It could be a medical issue that needs to be resolved.

OH I just thought of another remedy that my Mother always uses (I've only done it once as I was DESPERATE), drink Prune Juice-BLECH!

Good luck!

The main thing is drinking enough water and getting enough fiber. I used to be like that until my doctor told me that I needed more fiber in my diet and now things are more regular. If you're exercising regularly as well and are still having issues going then you should probably talk to your doctor about it.

My Mom used Flax seed. She will mix it up with orange juice in the morning and Drink it. I think she only does it like every couple of days. She got it from walmart. Hope this helps.

And This is Her Mom, Yes Please, Just go to your Google Bar and Type in Flax seed, SO Great for All Parts of you!

I have had this problem (chronically!) for most of my life as well.

Here's what I take and I'm by no means a medical professional . . but this was recommended to me.

1) Colace (also called docusate sodium or docusate calcium)

It's available over the counter and really does help with making "ahem" soft and easier to move. It's inexpensive.

2) Flaxseed oil capsules

I've only been taking flax seed oil for about a month now but I believe it has made a difference. It's good for heart health too.
Be careful if you have bleeding disorders though . . it can play havoc with that.

3) Probiotic - such as acidolphilus or Phillips Colon Health

Fantastic for preventing yeast infections and also regulating your digestive system. I take both of these.

4) Multivitamin - no iron!

Iron is binding!!

5) I drink black coffee every morning or if I don't have coffee in the house, regular caffeinated tea. It really does help!!


Okay, so those are my suggestions based on what I take. Again, I'm not a nurse or a doctor and if you've had longstanding problems, you may want to consult a physician.

not sure if you've tried these routes but, and these may seem obvious:

exercise enough

fiber supplements

whole wheat grains. EVERYTHING

leafy green veggies

fruits that have fiber in them-applies and rasberries are good

speed up your metabolism- try eating small snacks, rich in fiber, between meals

do you sweat a lot?? it sounds like MAYBE MAYBE your digestive track is not getting the right amount of fluid to help it digest, it also may be a thyroid problem, have you checked that? laxitives 2 times a month are not bad, you want to avoid them as much as possible, but fiber supplements are safer.

try just adjusting your diet first, lots of times thats the main factor, if that doenst help, again, check thyroid problems, try speeding up your metabolism, i hope your getting enough sleep. idealy, a bowel movement a day is key, but every other day is ok as well but you want to constantly elimate your body's waste to keep a healthy digestive track. i would try and correct it as soon as possible because when you are older and everything slows down a lot more, you're looking at, if it gets bad and this is TMI but, them doing in surgically to remove impacted bowels, its a common problem in elderly and you are looking at taking DAILY laxatives.

If extra fiber/veggies and water isn't helping, I usually make some Senna tea. I find it more gentle and doesn't leave you sick like a traditional laxative- in fact, try to steer away from those entirely.