Constipation, MiraLAX not really helping.....

[Ruthanne]

Diet plays a very big role. Get away from processed foods and eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, high fiber foods like oatmeal and beans. This also is a great preventive “medicine“ for colon cancer.

Eating some nuts too helps, at least for me. I've been getting 1 pounds bags of halved Walnuts. I eat a handful a few times a day when I'm irregular. Hope this helps, too.

Also, I have had Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation and it is quite painful. Since I've been on an antidepressant I noticed I don't get the attacks any longer. It does also help having a diet like suggested. I hope you will get relief. If not I would suggest seeing your doctor. Good luck

 

[Born_To_Lose]

With the way my work schedule was, I could never get regular. When Linzess came out, my doctor gave me a 10 day sample. I used it for several years before I retired and it was very helpful for me. The only thing I would caution anyone on is that it isn’t cheap. I think I paid between $500 and $550 for a 30-day supply. Thank goodness for my insurance. It only cost me $15.

 

[Rae]

I know this sounds silly but eating popcorn works for me. There are many products that deal with constipation but in your case, I think, medical treatment might be the best.

 

[rgp]

I agree. We have settled on Bertolli Extra Virgin oil. The taste is milder than most others that we've tried.
Of coarse, everyone's palette is different.

That's the very one I have in the cupboard .......

I just can't stand the taste (straight) of any so far . So I try to use enough in the little cooking I do, to perhaps reap some benefit that way.

 

[Timewise 60+]

Eat four or five dried prunes and you will get regular...plus you get all the benefits of eating fresh fruit.

 

[stretch5881]

That's the very one I have in the cupboard .......

I just can't stand the taste (straight) of any so far . So I try to use enough in the little cooking I do, to perhaps reap some benefit that way.

If you use it medicinally, they say medicine is supposed to taste bad.
I wonder if you could flavor it somehow?
I recall a little girl that my wife watched. She would get impacted. Her mother found some fish oil that was rootbeer flavored. It did the trick.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Hello:
The other night, I had a horrible 'constipation' which caused not able to sleep during the night. The pain around a large intestine was unbearable even I felt ER intervention to get it done.
I've been taking one-cup of MiraLAX every day. So, this, an unexpected, compacted waste/feces made me a big surprise.
Is there any, remedy out there except MiraLAX?
I'd truly appreciate for sharing any experience and remedy.

It's not a laxative, but I recommend Metamucil, or the less expensive Walmart version Equate. It's basically Psyllium Husk with orange flavoring, similar to Tang. Taking Magnesium Citrate daily will also help you stay regular. A cup of Kefir daily may help also. Good luck.

 

[IKE]

It's not a laxative, but I recommend Metamucil, or the less expensive Walmart version Equate. It's basically Psyllium Husk with orange flavoring, similar to Tang. Taking Magnesium Citrate daily will also help you stay regular. A cup of Kefir daily may help also. Good luck.

I've been taking a big spoon of the Equate version daily for a few years.....works great for staying regular for me.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I've been taking a big spoon of the Equate version daily for a few years.....works great for staying regular for me.

I've been using it for years too, sometimes I slack off and don't take it every day.....but much better on a regular schedule for sure.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Try a spoon full of molasis, it will loosen you up with a sweetness you cannot describe.

 

[helenbacque]

Drinking a small size 7.5 oz. prune juice first thing in morning (on empty stomach) always works for me and has for many years.

 

[Uncle Bozo]

Metamucil.
or any fiber supplement. Doesn't take a lot, but it does work.
Limit CHEESE !!!!