I've tried so many things that just don't work for me. I second the pear and apple, with skins, a day that someone suggested earlier. I perform a manual bowel massage that a therapist taught me. That helps but can sometimes be painful. I'm struggling with constipation that is so bad now that I failed my colon prep for a Colonscopy. Very frustrating after a liquid diet for four days with copious prep solutions, dulcolax. So any more hints folks have I'm all ears. Good luck, it's so disheartening.

All good advice here about tips for dealing with constipation which can be truly awful.
And everyone responds differently to each method.
I have chronic migraines and those CGRPs can really do a "number" on you, especially Qulipta which took my constipation to a whole new level and had to stop it.
Yes, lots of water. Yes, walking daily (inactivity adds to constipation, you want peristalsis to get those bowels moving. Yes, Miralax. Yes, docusate. Yes, prunes but I found 8 petite raw carrots nightly more effective.
Spinach with oil and garlic works for me (I know strange) and as odd as this sounds...a good old-fashion burger gets me to "go" the next day. Of course, I hardly eat beef...so I have burgers rarely but I noticed when I do I always have a "good BM" the next day. And if you are like me, and you really want to "up the ante" go to McDonald's for one of those killers. They never fail for me although I do feel physically unwell for a bit after eating it. But it does produce a BM for me the next morning. Probably due to all the "crap" in those burgers. Pun intended.
All the best to you! I get it. Constipation...ugh!!

I too have suffered tremendously from constipation due to meds. It is frustrating. What I have finally found to help me in addition to more liquids, is 2 small scoops of powdered magnesium at night before bed. I regularly eat salads and drink homemade smoothies (really chunkies) made with beets, carrots, apples, frozen berries, turmeric, ginger, and whatever else that is in the refrigerator needing to be used up like broccoli, spinach . . . etc.
I do not care for laxatives or stool softeners. I hope this is helpful!

I have chronic pain and take pain meds. I am constipated severely. I go without using the John for 4 days at times. I have used Metamucil, mixed with Miralax, which is ok, but not great. I have now been using Activia once a day and added URO probiotics that are getting me moving everyday. I eat carrots, cranberries, nuts, granola, fiber bars, Raisin Bran, oatmeal, salad, spinach, apples, apple sauce, and water. All you can do is try to eat roughage and add probiotics like I have. I’m amazed it’s working. Good luck.

In one of my previous posts regarding the issue of constipation, I mentioned that I had gotten some meds from my doc that didn't help. I could go 4,5,even 6 days without a bm. Then it was like giving birth to a watermelon. I tried Miralax without effect. I finally went to a G.I. doc. He wasn't sure how to help me. He suggested taking the Miralax twice a day. After a couple of days, it began to help, even though I still have to use a Fleets glycerin suppository to help things "get going" occasionally. Everyone is differnet, so keep trying different things until you find something that works.

I would never give up these meds because of constipation. Mayo has a fabulous bunch of information regarding constipation. You really must find a way or a combination of medicine. I found lactulose helpful along with colace. Every now and then add some Metamucil and some prunes for dessert. You only need a prescription for lactulose. The others are over-the-counter.

I have tried everything but have found on ams I am constipated, this recipe works very well: almost hot prune juice, a little lemon juice and one Senocot tablet. And it expels gas that was behind the stool and causing bloating.

Perhaps, I should be glad that I have a formula that works, but….it seems unfeasible to do indefinitely. It’s been recommended by my primary and gastroenterologists.

Is it reasonable to drink a glass of Metamucil AND a glass of Miralax every day? And, be not too far from a bathroom, because I’ll likely need to go anywhere from 4-5 times a day. And, to deal with the soft consistency, which isn’t normal. And, to have the air that goes along with it? I wouldn’t call it gas, because it’s not gas. No odor and doesn’t even feel like gas, just air. I never feel bloated or have pain. I’ve been doing this for 16 months and it’s gotten old. It’s cramping my dating plans. Lol

If I mess with the doses, I won’t go. That’s not an option due to my hemorrhoids.

I drink lots of water and take probiotics. I have healthy, whole food diet, olive oil, healthy fats, veggies, daily exercise,…..have tried seeds, nuts, fruits, and all the things people swear by….And, yes, I will go if I take a dose of Milk of Magnesium, but doctors discourage this on a regular basis. I do take 300 mg of Magnesium supplement daily. Seems to make no difference.

Since this began, I’ve had 3 normal BMs over the course of 2 days….like old times. So I know I’m capable.

I’m scheduled for further tests soon. I’m trying to keep the faith.

Stool softeners every day. I have “the Colin from hell”! It’s not unusual for me to go three days without “the special event”…5 days without I take sencote, it’s a natural laxative in pill form

Try kiwis.