Constipation?

MissCheese
MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I have been gradually increasing the amount of fibre in my diet but just recently find I'm a little bunged up. I drink plenty and the foods I eat are mostly fruits and veggies so are full of water.

The amount of fibre I am eating is not excessive in any way, maybe 18g a day at the moment, sometimes more.

Any tips on what to do other than drinking more water to help in the toilet department?
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  • kissy28wv
    kissy28wv Posts: 74
    Try some warm liquid like coffee or water with lemon. The warmth helps get things moving. If that does not work try a couple of prunes, the newer brand I think "sweet ones" are very good.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Try some magnesium.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Take a stool softener or warm prune juice works wonders.
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    Thanks. I like prunes so will get some of those to try.
  • Cupcake596
    Cupcake596 Posts: 44
    BUMP! Ive been suffering really bad as of late as well. SO also would like to know a cure! x
  • Cmh1211
    Cmh1211 Posts: 104
    peaches, pears, prunes or a spoon full of KARO. they sell it at any supermarket.
  • babyshme
    babyshme Posts: 310 Member
    I have to be careful. The iron in my vitamin will bind me up. I have to have the iron though. I have low iron:(. Dumb body. Next stop for me is back to prescription iron pills. YUCK!

    Sorry got off track. Track your iron if possible too. Could be the issue.
  • HotAshMess
    HotAshMess Posts: 382 Member
    Try the cherry essence prunes. They're the best.
  • m0nlca
    m0nlca Posts: 9 Member
    Colace has been working for me...very gentle on the stomach as well.
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    My iron intake is not bad, in fact I get some blood test results on Wednesday as my GP thinks I may be anaemic. I never knew it could cause constipation if you have too much though. THANKS.
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    Mix some Metamucil in your water.
  • brittanidigby
    brittanidigby Posts: 247 Member
    I take Metamucil. It's helped me a lotttttttttt. lol
  • HotAshMess
    HotAshMess Posts: 382 Member
    I know a lot of people have problems with iron causing constipation, so keep an eye on that. I used to take fish oil WITH my iron supplement. You could try fish oil, prunes (I really like the cherry essence prunes) and sometimes....I just eat something like regular Activia (not the fiber plus/cereal kind) or regular yogurt.
  • mhankosk
    mhankosk Posts: 532 Member
    I have the opposite problem. :(
  • Hollsjazzy
    Hollsjazzy Posts: 42 Member
    Try adding Flax seed or flaxseed oil to your diet
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
    I eventually turned to a dulcolax.... Sometimes (esp around "this time" of the month... things get all screwy for me).
  • pamary
    pamary Posts: 14 Member
    Try some magnesium.

    Magnesium is the best choice - just not too much!:smile:
  • tonihayden
    tonihayden Posts: 67
    prunes are really good and also there is a produxt called miralax or dulcolax balance. They are both stool softners w/o any stimulants and are odor and taste free, i myself have used both but prefer prunes or even apple juice. The stool softners are really a good maintenance supplement to use daily to stay regular if you have chronic constipation....I work for a group of gastroenterologists and we recommend both products to all of our patients. Good luck....I know how uncomfortable this can make you feel.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    A cup of coffee with 2% milk will do it for me every time.
  • TinnedTuna
    TinnedTuna Posts: 208 Member
    I had the same problem as was considering some laxatives,

    but i started taking the green tea extract capsules and the problem ended there.

    It might have been a coincident but i don't care as long as i can go...
  • monalissanne
    monalissanne Posts: 159 Member
    Greek yogurt. It's also a low cal, low fat alternative to sour cream or mayo so it's easy to incorporate if you don't want to eat it alone. The first time I ate it I was amazed by what happened.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Make sure you're getting both soluble & Insoluble fiber. The insoluble kind help the most in this area: green leafy veggies, beans, popcorn, bran, oats are some examples

    Also, make sure your diet is not too low in fat, this keeps things from moving along also.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Try some magnesium.
    Magnesium is the best choice - just not too much!:smile:
    Very true. I was told to take a magnesium supplement but didn't bother looking up the side effects. :laugh:
  • seebeachrun
    seebeachrun Posts: 221 Member
    Magnesium citrate or milk of magnesia. These are for occasional constipation though. If you are experiencing regular constipation you need to review your diet and figure out if you need to add or increase a food group or supplement to your diet.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Cut back on the cheese?
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    I have an Organic Bio yoghurt most days.

    I 'think' I get a good mix of soluble and insoluble fibre, I basically try to keep my diet as varied as possible but it is low in fat most of the time. Will look into that. Thanks.
  • kimiel51
    kimiel51 Posts: 299 Member
    Fiber One Brownies!!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Movicol from the doctors is working for me. Also found dates to really help in the past x
  • Tzippy7
    Tzippy7 Posts: 344 Member
    some yoga poses are helpful, you can google yoga poses that are good for digestion. also, COFFEE :)
  • jared767
    jared767 Posts: 76
    I have been gradually increasing the amount of fibre in my diet but just recently find I'm a little bunged up. I drink plenty and the foods I eat are mostly fruits and veggies so are full of water.

    The amount of fibre I am eating is not excessive in any way, maybe 18g a day at the moment, sometimes more.

    Any tips on what to do other than drinking more water to help in the toilet department?

    Drink 1-2 glasses of water first thing in the morning. Have breakfast after an hour or two. You'll feel it coming after about an hour.
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