TMI Question... bathroom related

[MWOS]

Prunes

ywia

[Deleted]

May 7, 2013 11:54:00 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Tell me about your diet. Stress level? How do you feel about pooping at work/public? What did you eat/drink on the cleanse? How were your stools while doing it?

I feel like Tamb is our resident poop expert. 

[Deleted]

May 7, 2013 11:52:15 GMT -5 @emilyabcd77 said:

I figured I wasn't the only one who has these issues, so I knew this was the best place for advise. I have an extremely hard time going to the bathroom, poop. I just recently did a 14 day cleanse, which worked but now that I am finished with it, I'm back to not going at all, and when I do maybe once a week, it is painful, and takes alot of pushing. LOL I have tried stool softeners, which somewhat help, but I feel like I shouldn't have to take them everyday. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Are you implying that we are all, in fact, a bunch of tight asses? 


Seriously though - if it's that bad, I'd go to a doctor or something and see if they can't help you get things going. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water and getting enough fiber, etc. etc. 

[Deleted]

haha jinx mofongo!

[walterismydog]

2 parts fortiflax to 1 part psyllium whole husks, large glass of half water half prune juice, mix it all up, chug it, chug another glass of water, voila. Magical poop. I make a big bag of it once a month or so and then put two spoonfuls in my water. I don't mix it with juice myself, but I did when I first started. Also, start with just one scoop and work your way up.

[anlo]

May 7, 2013 11:54:09 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Have you tried coconut oil?

To cleanse the colon? Or as an anal lube? Or both?

OP, I'm sorry about your pooper. I have no advice because I have the opposite problem.

[Deleted]

Have your tried probiotics? Do you eat fruits and veggies?

[alicenelson]

May 7, 2013 11:54:09 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Have you tried coconut oil?

LOL!!!

[Deleted]

Also, the fact that this is only your second post is fantastic.

[Deleted]

Start by keeping a food journal and looking at what you are eating. You are probably not getting enough fiber. Up your water intake and cut down on processed foods and up your intake of fresh vegtables. Get yourself a good pro-biotic and start taking this every day with a fiber supplement. Do not strain!! Let nature take its course and work on getting more fiber.

[kermit]

Agree about making sure you're eating enough fiber and fruits and veggies, water, etc. But if you're doing all that and still having issues, try magnesium. Walmart has the tablets cheap, start with one pill and work up to 2 if that doesn't help in a few days. I take one magnesium pill and Miralax every day, I didn't used to have to do Miralax but after I got sick a few months ago the mag. alone doesn't do the job. And yes, I know you really aren't supposed to take Miralax for an extended period of time, but it is sometimes approved for chronic constipation.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

That Naked Blue Machine drink makes me poop every single time. I love that stuff.

[pollyprissypants]

Eat more blueberries. I just ate a huge bowl full this morning and after not pooping for a few days it was like the heavens opened up and there it all came.

[Muddled]

Coffee.

[Deleted]

May 7, 2013 11:52:15 GMT -5 @emilyabcd77 said:

I knew this was the best place for advise.

I love that this place was the best place for poo advice.

Not, like, a doctor or something.

Good luck.

[pedanticwench]

Coffee always works for me. Seriously.

[snickers]

Lots of veggies always so it for me. Blueberries and coffee are also good. Good luck with pooping!

[lizard]

Do you have kids?

[Deleted]

Try this stuff. I've never actually tried it, I just want someone else to give it a go and tell me it it works. Lol.

[Deleted]

May 7, 2013 19:43:10 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

May 7, 2013 19:41:33 GMT -5 @ygmg said:

Try this stuff. I've never actually tried it, I just want someone else to give it a go and tell me it it works. Lol.

No way. Where can I g et this?

I see it all over the place here. Maybe amazon? 

ETA: yep! www.amazon.com/Holy-Crap-HC1-Cereal/dp/B00BOXHMG2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367973873&sr=8-2&keywords=Holy+crap

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

CUT OUT LACTOSE

DRINK A SHITLOAD OF WATER

WITH BENEFIBER IN IT

GO ASK THE IBD SUPPORT GROUP BOARD

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Neither did I until MWoS/the IBD board made me cut it out. I POOP EVERY DAY NOW, TAMMY.