How do you control constipation?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
How do you control constipation?
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Sat, 04-15-2006 - 12:56pm
What helps you?  What works for you?  I am sure many of us out here would love to find out....share your thoughts with us!
 
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 04-15-2006 - 6:23pm

Okay - gets a bit graphic - so if you'd rather not read about my BMs just read the first 2 paragraphs then click on the link below :)


I'm usually fine if I eat All Bran for breakfast (at least a cup of the crud), remain hydrayted and eat properly throughout the day (consuming fruits & veggies). Water is a biggie for me - I can really tell the next day if I haven't had enough to drink.


Unfortunately that doesn't always happen! I can't really say that I'm straining to pass stool - because it's like I don't even feel like I have to go - but at the same time knowing I haven't had a BM in 2 days and having a hard belly isn't exactly comfortable.


A co-worker told me about Senna Leaf Tea. There is a link below about the herb.


I tried it for the first time this weekend. Had a cup on Thursday night. Friday a.m. had a regular BM and I was thinking that it didn't make a difference. Then after about an hour I was in the bathroom again - - just got very bad 'must quickly go poo cramps' and I think everying I ate that week that had been lingering came out. Not diahrea

 

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Sun, 04-16-2006 - 7:37pm

Hey Jo,


Thanks for the post.