Constipation: What helps you?

Posted by harithakur @harithakur, Feb 23, 2021

I am suffering from constipation please suggest

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Half a capful. Regular dose is a capful.

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@heyjoe415, @pwgrimes, and all...just a butt-in comment here...I had daily diarrhea for decades and now have constipation...IBD. Last year, in passing I mentioned this to a Mayo doctor who oversees outside-the-box care...acupuncture, massage, mindfulness, and such wonderful treatments. Never having dealt with constipation, I was lost as to what was best for me with my multiple issues.

He recommended a Probiotic Colon Support called Progulin, which I buy online from Research Verified. After taking this miracle supplement for 1 day, the diarrhea I was experiencing after taking antibiotics improved. I took a Lomotil and by the 2nd day with the supplement, it was gone.

Then, when constipation hit, I increased the supplement to 2 daily and added a 2nd colon support supplement. No longer do I struggle like most of you surely do as well. Now, without taking Miralax which the doctors suggested if this doesn't work, I'm regularly only slightly constipated and usually much improved, with neither extreme experience. More consistent, better in all ways. My weight is stable, I drink water throughout the day, and am feeling better.

When I take antibiotics, I take an extra supplement daily and if needed a Lomotil to ward off diarrhea, which I always have with antibiotics, or soon after taking them. By using this routine, approved by the doctor, I'm able to complete the antibiotic course with few issues.

The balancing of the 'biome' in my gut has improved my life tremendously. I highly recommend it if you haven't researched this area, it may be helpful. And, not all probiotics are the same! This particular one works for me. Previous brands I took, didn't. The doctor said they found the same results so he suggested it to me. I'm so thankful!

Be blessed and be well! elizabeth

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@heyjoe415, @pwgrimes, and all...just a butt-in comment here...I had daily diarrhea for decades and now have constipation...IBD. Last year, in passing I mentioned this to a Mayo doctor who oversees outside-the-box care...acupuncture, massage, mindfulness, and such wonderful treatments. Never having dealt with constipation, I was lost as to what was best for me with my multiple issues.

He recommended a Probiotic Colon Support called Progulin, which I buy online from Research Verified. After taking this miracle supplement for 1 day, the diarrhea I was experiencing after taking antibiotics improved. I took a Lomotil and by the 2nd day with the supplement, it was gone.

Then, when constipation hit, I increased the supplement to 2 daily and added a 2nd colon support supplement. No longer do I struggle like most of you surely do as well. Now, without taking Miralax which the doctors suggested if this doesn't work, I'm regularly only slightly constipated and usually much improved, with neither extreme experience. More consistent, better in all ways. My weight is stable, I drink water throughout the day, and am feeling better.

When I take antibiotics, I take an extra supplement daily and if needed a Lomotil to ward off diarrhea, which I always have with antibiotics, or soon after taking them. By using this routine, approved by the doctor, I'm able to complete the antibiotic course with few issues.

The balancing of the 'biome' in my gut has improved my life tremendously. I highly recommend it if you haven't researched this area, it may be helpful. And, not all probiotics are the same! This particular one works for me. Previous brands I took, didn't. The doctor said they found the same results so he suggested it to me. I'm so thankful!

Be blessed and be well! elizabeth

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Thank you Elizabeth! Very kind! Joe

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Profile picture for ess77 - Elizabeth @ess77

@heyjoe415, @pwgrimes, and all...just a butt-in comment here...I had daily diarrhea for decades and now have constipation...IBD. Last year, in passing I mentioned this to a Mayo doctor who oversees outside-the-box care...acupuncture, massage, mindfulness, and such wonderful treatments. Never having dealt with constipation, I was lost as to what was best for me with my multiple issues.

He recommended a Probiotic Colon Support called Progulin, which I buy online from Research Verified. After taking this miracle supplement for 1 day, the diarrhea I was experiencing after taking antibiotics improved. I took a Lomotil and by the 2nd day with the supplement, it was gone.

Then, when constipation hit, I increased the supplement to 2 daily and added a 2nd colon support supplement. No longer do I struggle like most of you surely do as well. Now, without taking Miralax which the doctors suggested if this doesn't work, I'm regularly only slightly constipated and usually much improved, with neither extreme experience. More consistent, better in all ways. My weight is stable, I drink water throughout the day, and am feeling better.

When I take antibiotics, I take an extra supplement daily and if needed a Lomotil to ward off diarrhea, which I always have with antibiotics, or soon after taking them. By using this routine, approved by the doctor, I'm able to complete the antibiotic course with few issues.

The balancing of the 'biome' in my gut has improved my life tremendously. I highly recommend it if you haven't researched this area, it may be helpful. And, not all probiotics are the same! This particular one works for me. Previous brands I took, didn't. The doctor said they found the same results so he suggested it to me. I'm so thankful!

Be blessed and be well! elizabeth

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Do you mean Probulin?

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Do you mean Probulin?

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@solby, and all...YES! Thanks for catching that. I have a tough time at times typing especially on the phone.
Thak you...

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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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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.

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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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Are either FDA approved?

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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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Good ole prune juice - heat it up in a glass.

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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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Is the supplement, EMMA, that allegedly helps with constipation, safe?

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Is the supplement, EMMA, that allegedly helps with constipation, safe?

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@buddyboy you can take magnesium. In the right dose,it will work.

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Is the supplement, EMMA, that allegedly helps with constipation, safe?

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Eat papaya or papaya supplement. They really work. Try not to take pills, as your body gets used to pills, and you have to take it rest of your life.

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