Constipation. Any sufferers here ?

[welsh dragon]

I try to keep tinned prunes in the cupboard.

Best place for them.

 

[Sharky]

Are you any medications? My daughter has been on many, causing constipation and prolapsed rectum. She is on regular cosmocol and has also taken lactulose to help.

 

[Salar]

Half a pint of cooking oil will sort you out.

Take it straight, or if you are a softie mix in some orange juice and knock it back.

 

[keithmac]

I'm like clockwork, every morning without fail. Get it out of the way.

 

[Dave7]

Mate you are definitely not alone, I've had it off and on all my life (I'm in my 50s) and it's especially bad when I'm away from home. Pretty much got it sorted now so I'll pass on my advice for what it's worth... As someone else said, linseed/flax seeds (either golden or brown) are excellent, just a teaspoon full on cereal makes all the difference. You can also grind them into powder and mix them into a drink. Leafy green veg of all types - eat as much of these as poss. Cabbage, kale, broccoli etc - all excellent. Increase your fluid intake as much as possible. In desperation I've eaten prunes and figs but these can make your stomach feel a bit gassy and upset. Some gentle exercises/ stretches can really help - there are yoga for constipation videos on youtube that are quite easy to do. Getting into a squatting position and holding it for a while can help give you the urge to go. Slow, deep breathing when you're on the toilet, before trying to push, also really helps things open up. Chin up mate, it'll get better!

2 successful visits this morning with no tablets . I am very weak today and shaking.
Appreciate your comments.

 

[Dave7]

I'm like clockwork, every morning without fail. Get it out of the way.

As I have been all my life, until now.

 

[Dave7]

Are you any medications? My daughter has been on many, causing constipation and prolapsed rectum. She is on regular cosmocol and has also taken lactulose to help.

No.....none. i have been taking some vitamin B and D to fight this virus but no medication.

 

[stephec]

After my cancer op' I was in for nearly a week and the constipation got quite bad.
The nurse said I will give you an enema.......do you mind if I do it in the ward. ? I said "i don't care, the way I am feeling you can do it in the car park if you wish".

And you didn't reply, 'I thought you'd just stick it in the usual place? ' 😄

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Don’t worry I’m sure you’ll work it out over time...

 

[postman]

An apple a Braeburn to be exact.If I get blocked up.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

There's a Kilmarnock (maybe Ayrshire in general) saying that I'll translate into English: you need a good pull through with a tarry rope.

 

[rockyroller]

daily, I like a lettuce wedge & some baby carrots ...

 

[smokeysmoo]

I knew a constipated engineer once, but he worked it out with a slide rule

 

[GlamorganGuy]

Honourable mention is due to the humble tin of beans, sometimes it's enough to kickstart things

 

[kingrollo]

Only suffered when on Hefty doses of cocadmol ....prune juice - did the business....(pun not intended!)