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Does anyone have chronic constipation?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 18 9:45am | Replies (252)Comment receiving replies
not sure,i recently tried exploring a food intolerance by forgoing peanuts but didn't notice any changes so now i'm trying to see what to forgo next.But since you mentioned that an intolerance can stymie laxative. Do you know and have a food intolerance or are you currently exploring yours as well ?.
I have been eating lots of whole wheat bread,oat meal,fruits and veggies ,but last week i experienced a set-back because we had a ice cream party at school and im a sweet tooth so i couldn't help myself and i also had cinnamon rolls and chocolate cake,pasta and choclate lately.This food intolerance test is kind of hard and almost improbable for me.Having a social life and struggling with constipation is like a minefield,i really hate restricting like this.But maybe the set-back i had could be having an adverse effect on the colace im currently taking.I mean i have not pooped for 3 days and have been passng more gas instead which is frustrating.
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Anna17XOX,
You need a stimulant laxative for getting rid of your plug of hard stool. Colace is just a stool softener. Call your doctor and tell him/her that Colace isn't working and you need a stimulant to clear out (and then you can try Colace again, if you want; perhaps a larger number of pills).
Once you clear out, try a kiwi at night, after dinner, if you haven't yet. For some reason, it is a natural stimulant and works better for me than what I can find at the pharmacy.
And see what May Clinic, Harvard Health, Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins have to say about stemming constipation. They are top research/medical centers and put a lot of good information online.
It will be a process of trial and error.
If you want to experiment with foods, try dropping breads and gluten-containing items. Or cow-milk products. Bring a safe lunch to school or work. Don't go hungry to parties/events and just taste the items that don't work for you. Really, the first bite is the best one and one bite may not trigger constipation.
I don't think you want to go down the path of expensive dietary enzymes just yet; you likely do not need to.
If you don't want to contact your doctor about a stimulant laxative, try something from Walgreens or CVS.
You likely have a sturdy gut and can handle any stimulant out there. I have a sensitive gut and I go with Colace 2 in 1 (stool softener and stimulant). With a plug, I take the max dose - 4 tablets.
It is just one big experiment. You have to see what will work for you. I am confident you will discover your path.
Good luck,and I am here for you as needed.