Chronic constipation questions
Can Benefiber be a good substitute for Miralax that was Prescribed to be taken daily? Can it be used while taking Miralax ? Mayo suggestions re daily schedule, diet, exercise all very helpful
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Do you mean Probulin?
@solby, and all...YES! Thanks for catching that. I have a tough time at times typing especially on the phone.
Thak you...
Take Kayam churna tablets ( available at most Indian Grocery stores). Also Indian organic psyllium husk called "Sat Isabgul." Very effective. Of course the traditional cotton seed oil, also known as "Divel" or Castor oil is the father of relieving constipation. It tastes horrible though.
Are either FDA approved?
Good ole prune juice - heat it up in a glass.
Been an issue for me, for 20 or 25 years. Many problems. And was in the ER once with a diverticulitis attack. Almost had to have major colon surgery.So, I used prune juice, a senna formula (Ex-Lax is senna, but I use a different brand), Miralax (very helpful. It's a stool softener. Until I started using it, almost nothing worked). I also, you know, eat meals like bran muffins and yogurt, I eat a soft food diet often, I also use Metamucil. Sometimes coffee seems to help. Of course, plenty of hydration, abdominal exercises too...Anyway...a couple of things that have helped me.And I have used that wooden stool, that elevates your legs. Well, we actually have a plastic one called "Squatty Potty."have to get the height of it right. and if you have some problems with your knees or hips, can be an issue.the Squatty Potty has a truly hysterical ad, if anyone wants to check in with it. A bit gross, you know, re subject matter. But if the scatological humor doesn't bother you, it is worth a look: This Unicorn Changed the Way I Poop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q
Mayo Clinic on Constipation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/symptoms-causes/syc-20354253
I have tried laxatives, healthy food , prucalopride, colonoscopy, hypothyroidism, almost from stool to blood test all.
I empty my bowl using water enema by my own.
I want to know is it risky
I am unable to digest or breakdown vegetables. Vegetable pices comes out same as I eat.
I can digest wheet, chicken but it also slow.
My life is restricted mostly in my house and store.
I want to improve my life. Is there any one suffer lik me. Please guide me.
I am so sorry. In hindsight I had constipation issues going back to my 20s. I am 64. One thing I am looking at for myself is stress. I have ptsd. I am working more on stress management plus working on my diet.
My mother suffered all her life with constipation. She tried and did everything.
Are you getting plenty of exercise and fluids?
Besides diet these are 2 of the main things that help with digestion and constipation.