Constipation... a big problem!

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anny
anny Posts: 27
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hi everyone!
i hv a big problem of constipation:sad: does it affects on our growing weight?
i hv done alot of things to solve my prob but cud'nt help it:mad: i hv been taking medicines for many years but all in vein:sad: i m fed up it makes me aggressive.
hey ppl do u hv any suggestions 4 it.
regards.
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  • anny
    anny Posts: 27
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    hi everyone!
    i hv a big problem of constipation:sad: does it affects on our growing weight?
    i hv done alot of things to solve my prob but cud'nt help it:mad: i hv been taking medicines for many years but all in vein:sad: i m fed up it makes me aggressive.
    hey ppl do u hv any suggestions 4 it.
    regards.
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
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    Just read an article that stated women who suffered from constipation or IBS that walked 30 minutes a day had relief from their symptoms.

    Of course there is the usual question, are you eating enough fresh fruits and veggies, drinking enough water, taking a fiber supplement if needed etc?

    constipation will make a difference on the scale because you are basically storing excess waste and until you get rid of it there will be a small amount of weight related to it.

    :drinker:
  • mnichol
    mnichol Posts: 642
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    :laugh: :laugh: prunes, prunes, prunes!! :laugh: :laugh:
  • katrana
    katrana Posts: 66 Member
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    try:

    eating yogurt with live active cultures, and oatmeal/cheerios (soluble fiber), and more beans/veggies
    drink more water (to push the fiber through)
    more exercise (particularly yoga) to help move food through.
  • hulkj
    hulkj Posts: 218
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    Acidophilus works for me...It is best from a fridge at a health food store or the yogurt others have discussed helps, but the acidophilus is a capsule with the same active ingredients(when you don't have the yogurt).
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
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    Make sure you drink water, I have heard that helps with constipation. eats lots of fruit, and fiber, and veggies.
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
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    hi everyone!
    i hv a big problem of constipation:sad: does it affects on our growing weight?
    i hv done alot of things to solve my prob but cud'nt help it:mad: i hv been taking medicines for many years but all in vein:sad: i m fed up it makes me aggressive.
    hey ppl do u hv any suggestions 4 it.
    regards.
    switch all your meat for 1/2 cup of lentils...eat spinach instead of lettuce and cut the cheese and peanut butter and drink water
  • anny
    anny Posts: 27
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    thanks to all 4 giving me these tips i will definetely work on it
    but i cant drink much water which my body requires i know dat dis is 1 of da major cause of constipation but i do take fruits, veggies n fiber in my diet i want to solve my prob wid a healthy diet not wid medicine:cry:
  • Lizjkp
    Lizjkp Posts: 278
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    Sorry all but water does not help my constipation ( I drink about 2-3 litres a day):noway: . I have a Hypo active thyroid this and the medication I take causes constipation.:grumble: but I have been taking a Colon cleanser tablet (all natural ingredients), Green Tea capsuls and Aloe Vera capsuls and eating a high fibre breakfast cereal with yoghurt for breakfast and "Walla" :heart: problem solved, bowel works somtimes twice daily.
    Why not try it if it works for me ( chronic long term constipation) it may well work for you too :bigsmile: :drinker:.
    Good luck I know what it is like and it's not nice:grumble:

    The character of a person is often carried in the mannerisms of their pets :heart:
  • anny
    anny Posts: 27
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    Acidophilus works for me...It is best from a fridge at a health food store or the yogurt others have discussed helps, but the acidophilus is a capsule with the same active ingredients(when you don't have the yogurt).


    should i take dat Acidophilus? in how much time it works?
    is there any side effect after using it?
  • anny
    anny Posts: 27
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    Sorry all but water does not help my constipation ( I drink about 2-3 litres a day):noway: . I have a Hypo active thyroid this and the medication I take causes constipation.:grumble: but I have been taking a Colon cleanser tablet (all natural ingredients), Green Tea capsuls and Aloe Vera capsuls and eating a high fibre breakfast cereal with yoghurt for breakfast and "Walla" :heart: problem solved, bowel works somtimes twice daily.
    Why not try it if it works for me ( chronic long term constipation) it may well work for you too :bigsmile: :drinker:.
    Good luck I know what it is like and it's not nice:grumble:

    The character of a person is often carried in the mannerisms of their pets :heart:


    should i take dat tablet as i m just 23 years old
    is there any side effects?
  • Maria061
    Maria061 Posts: 118
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    Anny,

    all natural way is eat a plumes, water is keeping you full. I hope that helps, take care.
  • alapointe
    alapointe Posts: 369 Member
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    Ever since i was pregnant with my daughter i have had horrible constipation. No amount of water helpded and sorry i just can't stand prunes. My most recent discovery is Raisin Bran. That stuff has been awesome. I have been eating it for the last few weeks and finally i have relief.

    Other types of fiber i have tried have given me cramps or gone too far in the other direction, but so far Raisin Bran has been wonderful. It is really the only change i have made recently so i am pretty sure that is the reason.
  • mfpme
    mfpme Posts: 1,106 Member
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    thanks to all 4 giving me these tips i will definetely work on it
    but i cant drink much water which my body requires i know dat dis is 1 of da major cause of constipation but i do take fruits, veggies n fiber in my diet i want to solve my prob wid a healthy diet not wid medicine:cry:

    :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: that water and here is why.

    When you eat foods with lots of fibre in it and or take fibre stuff like Metamucil WITHOUT water, it actually does the opposite, it will make your constipation WORSE! For regularity, you must eat foods with fibre and/or take fibre stuff like Metamucil WITH lots and lots and lots of water. It is actually the water that combines with the fibre that makes it bulk up and makes you regular. Walking, yoga aids in what's called peristalsis.

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peristalsis

    Ok, hope this helps. I've gone through it years ago and hope you'll be better soon!

    :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: that water!!
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
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    hi everyone!
    i hv a big problem of constipation:sad: does it affects on our growing weight?
    i hv done alot of things to solve my prob but cud'nt help it:mad: i hv been taking medicines for many years but all in vein:sad: i m fed up it makes me aggressive.
    hey ppl do u hv any suggestions 4 it.
    regards.

    Yes constipation effects weight gain because you could possibly lose weight but wouldn't know it because your locked up- I have suffered with it for many years swollen stomach in pain just horrible my doctor has given me scripts that didn't work it even got to the point where she scheduled me to see a GI specialist which I dont want to do


    However since I started this new meal plan I am instantly going again- Go figure-
    I eat alot more protein and complex carbs absolutely no simple carbs such as breads pasta- anything prepackaged no dairy- today is my 3rd day and I noticed a difference after the 1st day seriously-Good luck try some miralax they sell it over the counter- Don't eat any of those prepackaged fiber anything foods stick to the natural stuff like sweet potatoes and vegetables- And don't forget your water--
  • veenans
    veenans Posts: 1 Member
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    If there is a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods near your home, go and buy yourself some Psyllium Husk. Pour it in one cup of water before a meal, and drink it. It is pure fiber, and will help even the hardest of poops to come out.

    At Trader Joe's it comes in a container, at Whole Foods you can buy it in bulk, so you can buy just a little bit, for 2 days and try it out. It works like magic.

    veena
  • kaiasaharra
    kaiasaharra Posts: 1
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    hi everyone!
    i hv a big problem of constipation:sad: does it affects on our growing weight?
    i hv done alot of things to solve my prob but cud'nt help it:mad: i hv been taking medicines for many years but all in vein:sad: i m fed up it makes me aggressive.
    hey ppl do u hv any suggestions 4 it.
    regards.

    I suffered from constipation also for many years and tried everything on the market with no relief. Then I suspected that I may have a lactose intolerance, so i cut out everthing dairy. After a couple of days i was going to the bathroom with no problems. I have continued with a mostly dairy free diet, and I can tell when I have had too much lactose because i immidiatly get backed up. Don't know if this could also be your problem but it wont hurt to try.
  • kitikat
    kitikat Posts: 15
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    I just had to add my 2 cents. :flowerforyou: I started putting 1/2 c regular fiber one in 1/2c yogurt for my evening snack. In the morning things are moving. i just have to be careful not to eat more than 1 serving or things will move to much...lol:embarassed:
  • chelseachick
    chelseachick Posts: 104
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    walking also helps get things moving.

    good luck.
  • sonjavon
    sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
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    My son had a terrible problem with constipation - actually we had to take him to the hospital while on vacation last summer because he had an intestinal blockage. 7 bags of enema cleaned him out REALLY well... he lost a total of 9 pounds. He was miserable.

    For about 6 months after we were instructed to give him Miralax twice daily. Miralax is awesome because it has no taste or texture so you can mix it with any kind of liquid. Once his body learned to regulate itself - he's been much better. He hated drinking water too - so we mixed water 1/2 and 1/2 with some juice.

    My sister also has an issue and has found that drinking a tea called "smooth move" - sold at a lot grocery stores - helps. She drinks it nightly and goes faithfully every morning.

    Walking will help to get things moving as well. Try to stay away from a lot of processed foods and eat more fiber rich foods and you'll find that you feel MUCH better. Eating whole apples is a great way to get things moving.

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