any advice

loriely · August 5, 2006

:think Does anyone have any advice for constipation.? I have irritable bowels,and was taken zelnorm but since i had surgery i can.t take it anymore it makes me feel sick. so i have been very uncomfortable lately. i don.t like prune juice.any advice would be very helpfull. thanks

Dody · August 5, 2006

Fleet's glycerine suppositories might just do the job. You also might think about taking Ducolax, but I would try the suppositories first.

cashley · August 5, 2006

Eat Fiber One Cereal every morning for breakfast.... it works!

jude048 · August 6, 2006

Loriey,

Benefibe works great - no taste - mix 1-2 tblsp in a glass of juice or Water or add to oatmeal or cream of wheat - works quite quickly too! usually a few hours!

I have IBS too! My doc told me NO WHEAT products - so if I eat a bowl of shreddies for Breakfast that usually does the trick too!

jude

PS: the ticker is a lie!

Momotrips · August 6, 2006

When I was in the hospital after having my boys, a wise older nurse gave me prune juice mixed with orange juice. I don't like prune juice, either, but the mix is not bad at all and it works! Much more gentle than laxatives. Make sure you're well hydrated, too.

I have IBS, too but my problem is generally the reverse...

Good luck!

loriely · August 6, 2006

thanks everyone for the advice.i will try some .thanks

DonnaB · August 6, 2006

I have IBS too but it doesn't follow a regular pattern - if you'll excuse the pun. I can't go and can't go, then when I finally do, it starts off difficult and ends up in a rush - if you get my drift. I have NO IDEA how to deal with that, my doctor doesn't seem to know either.

I take Benefiber but I haven't noticed it making a change in my situation, and I take between 4 - 8 teaspoons of it a day!

Shredded Wheat helps if I eat it EVERY DAY, but I don't want to take in all the calories of the milk. Even skim milk is pretty high.

1/4 of a cup of raw almonds every day helps a bit, but again, very high calories.

How does Fiber One cereal taste by itself? Eating it as a snack. How many calories does it have?

*sigh*

I've been like this for most of my adult life and I worry about colon cancer as a result.

Yoda · August 6, 2006

Good luck Loriely; I don't have IBS so have no advice to give...just my best wishes!!

kimmason · August 6, 2006

wow, never thought my bum would make it to a internet site, but weird, I thought I was the only one..with the bowel stuff and this is before I get my band which is now just days to go...... I have had hard to start and then BOOM!, also if i don;t get to the bathrooom right away also...look out!! Iwonder if obesity has anything to do with that????stree i know,my eating habits how they were i dunno, but me too .

Boo Boo Kitty · August 6, 2006

:think Does anyone have any advice for constipation.? I have irritable bowels,and was taken zelnorm but since i had surgery i can.t take it anymore it makes me feel sick. so i have been very uncomfortable lately. i don.t like prune juice.any advice would be very helpfull. thanks

I have IBS as well. Something that works great and is a natural diaretic is FRESH pinapple juice. Has to be fresh from the pinapple. (the pieces work as well.) It will work very fast so don't go anywhere, trust me!

:omg:

paula · August 6, 2006

I take generic peri-colace as needed.. Walmart brand.

When problems arise, having 2 with my morning coffee makes everything get back in working order.:biggrin1:

cashley · August 7, 2006

How does Fiber One Cereal taste by itself? Eating it as a snack. How many calories does it have?

Fiber One is really low in calories - like 40 per 1/2 cup serving. It's ok tasting dry, a tad bit like sticks and twigs... (just teasing - not that bad) but I like it best with 1/2 cup of skim milk and some splenda to sweeten it. Over all it's less then 100 calories with the milk and has about 16 grams of fiber per serving.

coyotegirl · August 7, 2006

When ever I am having troubles with my bowels I take extra Magnesium. I always take 400mg a day. but when having troubles I take an extra 400mgs and it takes care of it. Things begin to flow smoothly again!!