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Constipation: What helps?

Posted by R @roosan, Feb 15 5:32am

For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered nothing. From 2015 till now my constipation problem couldn't be solved. To make it worse now I'm having multiple internal haemorrhoids due to this constipation. I don't know why I'm having this constipation problem.
Many people suggested many things like changing diets, taking a lot of fibre intake, reducing stress, quit smoking. I burp a lot and do have acid reflux as well but now it is getting better. What is the best solution for my constipation?

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farmersmith | @farmersmith | Feb 22 6:52am
In reply to @farmersmith "An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe..." + (show)
@farmersmith

An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe even take the combo once in the night too. A quart of warm water first thing in the morning and even a cup of coffee might help if you want to go sans meds? Good luck

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This is me again, I heartily recommend lifestyle changes with organic good whole food and breathing clean non tobacco air. Our bodies are working with lots of stressors and environmental things. Have you tried a quart of warm water in the morning and a cup of coffee? I don't care for the laxatives because they all say don't take beyond a week and may unbalance our bodies too. Good luck

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 22 7:32am
In reply to @farmersmith "An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe..." + (show)
@farmersmith

An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe even take the combo once in the night too. A quart of warm water first thing in the morning and even a cup of coffee might help if you want to go sans meds? Good luck

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My blood tests repeatedly show that I have slightly low sodium. Not sure why. Doctors never comment on it. Potassium is normal.

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bellacosi | @bellacosi | Feb 22 7:47am
In reply to @farmersmith "An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe..." + (show)
@farmersmith

An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe even take the combo once in the night too. A quart of warm water first thing in the morning and even a cup of coffee might help if you want to go sans meds? Good luck

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My newest success is Linzess 290 in AM with Miralax. Wait 30 min for Linzess to work. Eat them Miralax again. Do miralax after each meal.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 22 8:44am
In reply to @bellacosi "My newest success is Linzess 290 in AM with Miralax. Wait 30 min for Linzess to..." + (show)
@bellacosi

My newest success is Linzess 290 in AM with Miralax. Wait 30 min for Linzess to work. Eat them Miralax again. Do miralax after each meal.

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I have just gotten my Linzess filled. Waiting on free day to stay home and take it. So, I wasn’t planning on taking it AND my Miralax. My regular routine is Miralax and Metamucil right before dinner. I’m weary of it though. I’d like to be able to just take a pill.

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | Feb 22 12:00pm

Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily can help with slow motility. If you don’t exercise, start small - start with 15 minutes for a few days and work your way up to 30-60 minutes. Listen to music while you walk or an podcast which helps the time go by or have a friend join you. And be sure to hydrate.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 22 3:17pm
In reply to @gigi4 "Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily..." + (show)
@gigi4

Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily can help with slow motility. If you don’t exercise, start small - start with 15 minutes for a few days and work your way up to 30-60 minutes. Listen to music while you walk or an podcast which helps the time go by or have a friend join you. And be sure to hydrate.

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I exercise 5-6 days a week doing cardio and strength training. I do walking, stairstepper and elliptical. I’m doing all I can. It’s frustrating.

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lemi1952 | @lemi1952 | Feb 22 4:20pm
In reply to @farmersmith "An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe..." + (show)
@farmersmith

An idea, balance you potassium, sodium and magnesium (electrolytes) If you have a redundant colon maybe even take the combo once in the night too. A quart of warm water first thing in the morning and even a cup of coffee might help if you want to go sans meds? Good luck

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What type of magnesium?

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xpax | @xpax | Feb 22 4:37pm

a bottle of docusate sodium 👍

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Feb 23 6:39am
In reply to @gigi4 "Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily..." + (show)
@gigi4

Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily can help with slow motility. If you don’t exercise, start small - start with 15 minutes for a few days and work your way up to 30-60 minutes. Listen to music while you walk or an podcast which helps the time go by or have a friend join you. And be sure to hydrate.

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Agreed on exercise - any kind of movement can help with walking/running probably the best. It stimulates peristaltic motion to get the intestines moving.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Feb 23 9:08am

In my view, the "best solution" depends on the individual. Not only is the working of your own body (and mind) an issue, there is the factor of how much time and money you want to throw at the problem. Some will do a lot of work to solve their constipation problem with lifestyle, diet and "natural" products. Others would like a pill. I am in the former camp.

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