Serious problem!

[superqt4u2nv]

I am having big constipation problems I am going 3-4 day with out going. When I do end up going it feels like I gave birth out my behind. I am taking tons physlium husk and nothing. I eat about 3-4 cups of greens a day I don't know what the problem is. I have even taken over the counters and nothing seems to work.

 

[Griz1]

I have the same problem occasionally. I try to eat enough fibre but it's tough. These protien shakes DO NOT help this problem. You may have a blockage of some sort. Problem is though when you are a young guy and go to a doctor about your guts, the usual response is "Your young, you shouldn't have anything to worry about til your in your 60's". Then of course about a week later your in emergency cause your doubled up in pain and your slowly being poisoned by your own bowels.

Try taking a dose or two (1/2 to a whole bottle) of "Fleet" oral laxative. That should clean you out good. Remember though, STAY AT HOME for 6 or 7 hours after you take this stuff and camp out in the toilet. It works very well (despite tasting like absolute crap!). Taking fibre AFTER you are constapated can sometimes exacerbate the problem (sometimes it does work though too).

As for diet, make sure you are eating something like a bowl of all bran a day PLUS lots of veggies (not just greens but other stuff too) and some fucking fruit too. No fruit=no shit.

I just went through 5 days of hell with the exact same problem except I wasn't "giving birth" til I did the fleet (they have an enema too but that would be a LAST resort).

Good luck 2U. Like to hear what your doctor tells you (my doctor is an IDIOT)

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Good point that TOO MUCH fiber can also constipate you. You might be taking in too much fiber and not enough fats? Fats also help you "go". I would try the Fleet Oral Laxative - they do work, but they are NOT fun. Make sure you can devote a whole night of going to the bathroom every 10 minutes. But they will clean you out good.

If it becomes a reoccuring problem, check with your Doc.

 

[lamamacita]

I have the same problem b/c I have IBS (Irritible Bowel), you might want to get checked out if this is a reoccuring problem.

I went to the doctor yesterday and he gave me Miralax. Basically a laxative that is prescribed mostly to old people....nice.

 

[jenscats5]

Is going for 3-4 days without "going" your normal cycle?? Or not normal?? The reason I ask is that pooping every day isn't normal for every1. Some go every 2 days or 3 or everyday.

But if it's not normal....are you eating enuf fiber? Or did you introduce a lot of fiber recently? If so, maybe your body hasn't caught up yet?

I can't use laxatives even when I'm sorely constipated cuz it gives me cramps & worse....try something gentle if you must....

 

[wilson6]

Corn works for me. 2 cups for dinner. On the crapper at least 3 - 4 times the next day.

How's your thyroid function?

and....drinking plenty of water?

Lastly, constipation could be a sign of more serious problem. If it persists, get checked by a GI specialist.

W6

 

[wend]

The importance of drinking lots of water can't be stressed enough. Hydrate yourself! It's the best stool softener there is.

 

[jnuts]

Besides the other things mentioned...

Try some green tea - keeps things flowing for me. Worked for my wife when she got constipated.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I drink 4-6 liters of water a day. As for regularity I have been doing CKD for about 3 months firist week was not regular but after that I was very regular tell the past week and a half or so. I think I may not be getting enough fat like Daisy said. Thanks every one for your help! I am going to try a little of every ones advice see what does the trick for me.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Eh, just down 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil and see what happens!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Problem solved 1 tablespoons UDO oil and a liter of water this morning did the trick

 

[wend]

Yay! It's funny to talk about, but constipation is NOT fun. I'm glad you're feeling better.

 

[jenscats5]

Yes, not a fun subject but I'm glad you are feeling better too.

 

[RottenWillow]

Guys everyone is overlooking the most obvious quick fix for constipation....coffee.

Dana if its been too long for you between bowel movements a cup of very strong coffee is move it along within a few hours guaranteed.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Guys everyone is overlooking the most obvious quick fix for constipation....coffee.

It used to do the trick for me but not anymore

 

[RottenWillow]

It used to do the trick for me but not anymore

Oh my sister you must be drinking wimpy coffee. You need a thermonuclear cup. Believe me you'd better be within a quick sprint of the facilities if you drink the kind of java I'm talking about.

Seriously it will work if the caffiene content is high enough.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Anya any specific brand or way to make the coffee exrta strong if I have the time I make espresso now and then.

 

[RottenWillow]

Anya any specific brand or way to make the coffee exrta strong if I have the time I make espresso now and then.

Well you could buy whole beans and grind them for 25-30 seconds which actually turns them into a fine powder. That makes for strong brewed coffee just by itself. Then when brewing add no more than 4oz of water for each TBS of your finely ground coffee. It'll be crazy strong so you'll want to add more cream and sugar than normal.

A grinder is as cheap as $12 so I'm not talking major investment here.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

That sounds pretty good anya $12 is nothing.

 

[velvett]

Corn works for me. 2 cups for dinner. On the crapper at least 3 - 4 times the next day.

GET OUT!

Really.


I've never heard of corn doing such things. Not that that means anything.

 

[anthrax]

Strong coffee (robusta instead of arabica)

+ a lot of water

 

[Gymgurl]

Flax seeds in my salads and others things get me moving and tastes pretty good