Alright, here's an awkward topic but I need advice/insight

This is not normal. You need add more fiber to your diet. At the very least every other day but also causes discomfort. I think once a day is good.

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Now, is this question for real?

I heard somewhere (dunno where) that twice a day is healthy. I've also heard that once a day is the norm.

with that being said, you need to talk to your doctor, add some apple juice into your diet or something. Are you on any medications? Have you tried taking a stool softener? After I had my son I didn't go for 4 days and thought I was going to die.

U need to ask for ultrasound to rule out other problems in ur abdomen. That's not normal.

I would suggest getting a referral to a gastroenterologist; not only isn't it normal, but it's causing you serious pain and the usual solutions aren't working.

I have bowel issues and I see a specialist... My last appointment I am all good and healthy at the moment, I still go to the toilet for upto 4-5 times a day but its solid, so its okay..

She then went on to say some people are more regular than others... But it should be at least once every 2-3 days... So definitely get it checked out

I was just at a gastrointestinal specialist not to long ago. Have you tried benefibre, my specialist recommended starting at one teaspoon exact measurements, I keep a set of measuring spoons at the office every day for two weeks, and bump it up by 1/2 teaspoon incriments every week until you find what is working for you. It is clear, odourless and you can put it in anything, I usually put it in my coffee or water in the morning.

I'm right there with you. I have done the same things as you said you have tried without any luck. My doctor just put me on one dose of Miralax EVERYDAY. So far, there hasn't been a change, but it's only been a couple of days. Good luck & if you find something that works, let me know!

I agree that you need to see a doctor asap. I can't imagine not going for that long. 2-3 times a day is normal for me. Last week I went three days without much movement and felt absolutely awful. If I were in your shoes, I'd have to go to the ER for an enema. You could have a blockage from being so impacted.

As others have said, this is not normal. In addition to talking to a doctor, here are a few things I'd do (based on having a kid who is easily constipated).

Some foods are constipating. Bananas, apples (also applesauce, but not apple juice), and carrots, specifically.
'P' foods are generally good - plums/prunes, pears, peaches, etc.
Drink LOTS of water. In your shoes, I'd avoid stuff like coffee and alcohol, which can be dehydrating.
Make sure there sufficient fat in your diet. Your diary shows that you're often under (sometimes WAY under) on fiber as well.

I go every other day, sometimes a few days in a row, sometimes twice a day depending on what I've eaten but when I was a kid there were times when I was known to go 5 days without going. Once it hit I think 8, and I was rolling on the floor in pain and throwing up, my parents brought me to the ER and they gave me suppositories (fun), those work... but it's hella uncomfortable to stick something up your butt.

When I know I'm a little backed up, I usually have oatmeal and a banana for breakfast, it's uncomfortable for a half an hour up to two hours but it works.

It definitely isn't normal to go so long in between visits. You should definitely be using a daily fiber additive like Miralax to help get you fiber. When my son was having such issues the doctor actually had him on 2-3 cap fulls a day. In addition, I would think that significantly changing your water intake might also help, and by significant I would recommend drinking 100+ ounces a day.

And I would also recommend talking with a doctor, and if yours won't listen then asking for a referral.

I can't believe the first time I am responding on a message board it is about poop! Ok here is my story I used to go only every couple of weeks and was always uncomfortable. I have always had issues going to the bathroom. I just don't like to. I hold it in until I can't anymore. I hate public restrooms and when I am traveling I can't go until I get home. Even when I am uncomfortable I still make excuses for not going. I think my problem with not going was a learned behavior and not a real medical issue. I really was tired of living my life uncomfortable so even when I didn't have to go I would sit and try for 5-10 minutes after dinner and early in the morning. Also when I felt the urge to go I went in a sat for a few minutes. At first nothing happened but slowly over time my body has learned what I want it to do and now I usually go once a day to every other day. It has taken me a few years to get to this point. I now try to never ignore the urge to go. Adding more fiber was not the answer for me because my mind and body just didn't want to go. I fought the feeling to go and ended up even more uncomfortable with more fiber. I am so sorry you are so uncomfortable and I hope maybe this will help.

Wow, this is a popular topic - thanks all for your help I am going to try to increase my fiber and water intake, and also take some supplemental stuff (Miralax or Citrucel). I will make a doctors appointment if it doesn't help. Honestly, if the laxative I took tonight hasn't done something by the morning, I might make an appointment anyway. I feel like I need to take something to make me go, and maybe I need something RXed. Thanks for your help!!

Sounds like a good start - just make sure you are drinking lots of fluid (mostly water) with your laxative too. It really does help!