TMI--but haven't gone to the bathroom since Saturday

Grapes are sooo sugary...and I've also had bathroom problems when I eat alot of grapes....be careful girl hope you feel better soon...

First of all, are you feeling bad? (sorry if you already answered that question...I didn't read through all the responses.) It IS possible that you're mostly just eating things that your body uses and you simply don't have much to expel. But if that's not the case (and reasonably, that's not the case for most people), definitely hydrate as it keeps things moving more comfortably, try a natural laxative like raw fruits/prunes/omega-3 oils (flaxseed, avocado, olive oil), and relax. Your body will react better if you try to relax (stretch, deep breathing, meditation).

If you're actually feeling pain, you probably need to see your doctor. Good luck! I hope you find some relief soon.

If you notice increased intestinal distress after consuming high fiber cereal it could be a warning sign of gluten intolerance. That was a big clue for me. I had a big bowl of Fiber One cereal (wheat based) and WHAM! Headache and then I couldn't go for days.

I have dealt with similar issues in the past, but not to this degree. You are clinically constipated (1-2 bowel movements a week). One thing that will help you right away is magensium citrate. You can find it in the laxative aisle and it's clear and comes in a glass bottle. It only costs a few dollars and comes in different flavors. This will help clean you OUT. Also castor oil and water w/ sea salt will do the same thing. The water/sea salt is not good at all, but it does work. Now after you clean out, for maintenance, buy Miralax. Miralax dissolves in any drink you put it in. Drink the whole glass. It will keep you regular, also Fiber One products work well, eating LOTS of green veggies, and drinking alot of water. I hope this helps you.

I've had major GI problems over the years and the only thing I can recommend is Miralax and then an appointment with the doc. Miralax is different than other laxatives. Other laxatives make your muscles work harder, and eventually if you take them too much your muscles don't work on their own. So you can easily become dependent upon them. Miralax gently draws water back into your bowel (gross I know).

Stay away from all stimulants — coffee, anything with caffeine, laxatives (other than Miralax). I would also cut down your carbs and fiber intake until you get rid of what's in your system. Fruits and veggies are good — though they have fiber, they aren't as bulky as grains.

Also, peppermint tea or eater's digest tea helps.

And one guy said something about a bowel obstruction. I would make an appt. with your GI just to make sure that's not happening. This is super gross — if you're taking laxatives and haven't moved anything, you likely have something like that because the longer something sits in your bowel, the harder it becomes because it dries out.

Hope that helps!!

and PS — somebody said something about gluten intolerance. I cut out all gluten and my bowels started working like a normal person's bowels again. Just something to try!

I don't know what's going on--these past few months I've been going to the bathroom less and less. Plenty of water, fiber in check, upped the protein a bit due to more strength training--but barely go once every 3-4 days, and even then it's not much. I've definitely been eating--so I don't understand what's going on.

Can anyone give me some advice--so sick of laxatives and suppositories. I feel like I'm just carrying around extra mass in backed up food.

Sorry if this totally offends anyone, I'm just at my wits end.

Put an orange in microwave about 30seconds and eat straight away whilst warm

You should have your doctor check for hypothyroidism... that was the root of my GI irregularity. It's an awful feeling. I was told by a gastroenterologist that daily Metamucil (and Miralax for acute constipation) are helpful.

I noticed someone posted "it's okay to go every 2-3 days". I don't necessarily agree with that, but everyone is different. Psyllium fiber in metamucil helps me stay regular, along with cutting back on refined/processed foods and getting my thyroid in check.

coffee always helps.. or smooth move tea. also, make sure you're eating enough fiber.

I noticed someone posted "it's okay to go every 2-3 days". I don't necessarily agree with that, but everyone is different.

I posted that. And yes, in the medical world, it is perfectly normal and healthy to go every 2-3 days. I didn't just pull that out of no where, it is what I learned in nursing school. People's belief that once daily is normal and anything less then that is not leads to laxative abuse which causes the real GI problems, like loss of bowel normal function. 3 days is generally the max limit on that though and it has been longer for the OP. Which is why I suggested she see a doctor first.

TMI--but haven't gone to the bathroom since Saturday

What's the record?

Coffee always helps me LOL

Same here.

I noticed when I was taking a multi vitamin I had this problem. Stopped taking multi, feel much better!

Hmm, this could be why I have no troubles. Been cooking with it exclusively for years:)

Try cooking with a bit of olive oil, that helped me. I've also heard prunes are good for that too.

I've really noticed the difference when I started to put one to two tablespoons of flax seed in my yogurt every morning. So, that's another vote for ground flax seed.

Coffee is another method that works for me and of course water helps too.

I am using ground flax seed and it has done the trick. It's easy, imexpensive and good for you. I get it at Trader Joes.