Constipation

[Debbie koontz 1]

Milk of magnesia will work. I went a week with no luck, took one dose of it ,and it worked the next day! I take it about twice a week, and it's very gentle

[Debbie koontz 1]

The fleet glycerin suppository works well also

[JeffA70 200]

If its that bad try a fleets enema...when using it it try to hold it in for a few minutes..

Think I'm going to try Milk of Magnesia first. But thank you.

[No game 14,436]

Think I'm going to try Milk of Magnesia first. But thank you.

Yeah that a good idea when I say that to some people here its because they are at the point of being impacted..

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Think I'm going to try Milk of Magnesia first. But thank you.

Oh, that stuff is truly nasty to take. Only use it as a last ditch effort. Suppositories help immediately and don't leave your mouth feeling like an outhouse.

[Butlersh 212]

I recently just went thru an 11 day bout of this. The hierarchy my doc suggested was the following. Do each as needed. So if 1. Didn't work, move to 2, etc.

1. One dose of milk of magnesia

2. Add Miralax up to twice a day

3. Fleets enema with the miralax

4. Magnesium citrate, followed by 8 oz Water with the miralax.

I also tried suppositories, fruit juice, prunes, Probiotics, flax.

After I finally went, I'm taking chia seeds and miralax Dailey to try and prevent it from happening again.

[JeffA70 200]

If I have another child, he or she will be named Milk of Magnesia.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I recently just went thru an 11 day bout of this. The hierarchy my doc suggested was the following. Do each as needed. So if 1. Didn't work' date=' move to 2, etc.

1. One dose of milk of magnesia

2. Add miralax up to twice a day

3. Fleets enema with the miralax

4. Magnesium citrate, followed by 8 oz Water with the miralax.

I also tried suppositories, fruit juice, prunes, Probiotics, flax.

After I finally went, I'm taking chia seeds and miralax Dailey to try and prevent it from happening again.[/quote']

Good choice of chia seeds and Miralax. That is a winning combination.

[sleever10 109]

I thought my problem was solved with Fiber gummies and it isn't. I bought some FiberOne and that is working. The high level of insoluble fiber it has really seems to help me. I hope it works long term.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I thought my problem was solved with fiber gummies and it isn't. I bought some FiberOne and that is working. The high level of insoluble fiber it has really seems to help me. I hope it works long term.

Yeah, not sure why fiber gummies do not help that much. I have experienced the same thing. Congrats on finding something that works for you. I know it can be a challenge. FiberOne is a good choice. Do you get it in the Cereal or the bars?

[sleever10 109]

Yeah' date=' not sure why fiber gummies do not help that much. I have experienced the same thing. Congrats on finding something that works for you. I know it can be a challenge. FiberOne is a good choice. Do you get it in the Cereal or the bars?[/quote']

I get the cereal. It has 60 calories a serving and I mix it in with my Greek yogurt.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I get the cereal. It has 60 calories a serving and I mix it in with my Greek yogurt.

Great! I love that fiber one cereal alone or mixed with other things ( have not had any since surgery, but will any day now). It has a good flavor and helps really well with the going issue. 57% DV fiber and low calorie. Yeah!

[sleever10 109]

Yeah' date=' not sure why fiber gummies do not help that much. [/quote']

I wonder if it is because the fiber is soluble? I read that soluble fiber adds bulk and slows motility whereas insoluble fiber doesn't add bulk, doesn't cause gas/bloating, and speeds motility. Thoughts?

[sleever10 109]

Great! I love that fiber one cereal alone or mixed with other things ( have not had any since surgery' date=' but will any day now). It has a good flavor and helps really well with the going issue. 57% DV fiber and liw calorie. Yeah![/quote']

If only they'd stop adding aspartame!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I wonder if it is because the fiber is soluble? I read that soluble fiber adds bulk and slows motility whereas insoluble fiber doesn't add bulk' date=' doesn't cause gas/bloating, and speeds motility. Thoughts?

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No idea on that question. For some people, the fiber gummies work great.