I read all the comments and don’t really know which one to reply to as everyone seems to have chronic constipation and a good suggestion for its relief. I must say I was glad to hear that someone else had a negative experience with Metamucil. My gastroenterologist swears by it and I can say it worked for the first week or two after my colonoscopy cleanse, but it then started to feel like it was actually backing me up more. I would take stool softeners to help and when I was finally able to go, there were mucousy looking chunks in my BM’s. I could only assume that is the fiber and Metamucil?? Has anyone ever experienced this because I would love to know if my assumption is right or not. My gastroenterologist is harder to get in touch with than the president, so I’m kind of on my own in this also. I am afraid to develop a dependence on laxatives and even stool softeners, but it gets so uncomfortable, as you all know. After the weirdness of the stool produced by Metamucil, I stopped taking it. I’m now eating so much fiber every day, I could fall into the “too much” category. I believe that’s over 70 g a day and I think I better start calculating because I am eating a lot! So, I know it’s an old remedy but I decided to try it nonetheless… Prune juice. I read start with 4 ounces but of course I started with the entire 7 1/2 ounce small can the first time. Honestly, it was blissful to go about five hours later with a little rumbling but little stomach pain and and be able to fully empty my bowels. That’s not something I feel often! This has only been for a week, and I have continued to take at least 6 to 7 ounces daily. After the first time, it hasn’t acted quickly, but within a day, I am having the closest to a normal BM I have had in years. I start the day Orowheat gut health bread that has 24 g of fiber in a two slice serving and then oatmeal with berries, walnuts and chopped dates. I can’t seem to keep fruit fresh unless I want to go to the store every day, so I’ve leaned more towards dried fruit, which is helping the bread and oatmeal to do the trick . If anyone has any other suggestions, I would love to hear them. I’m hoping with this concoction I’ve got going. I can keep going for a while! Good luck to everyone out there with whatever relief you are able to find. You would have to deal with this to know how miserable it is, and I’m excited for this group because this is not exactly something you can talk about with your neighbors.☹️