Constipation, any sugestions??????

I am suddenly having major problems with constipation. Any suggestions as to what will help releave this problem???? Hazel

I havent had any problems as of yet, but I did buy some milk of magnesia just on case, I also like the calcium magnesium for this stubborn problem as well, and it has a nice orange flavor. I find that one in the health food section of the grocery store. HTH Steph

MOM (milk of magnesia) to the rescue! That's what I use. Chele

If i'm constipated... I eat a salad... after about 20 minutes.. no more constipation!

Benefiber and a little good fat (like avocado)--- Cathy

Sorry your having problems. I was having constipation bad twice a week and it was painful. I tried MOM, stool softners, supositories and nothing worked. Someone said to try SF candy so I bought some SF mentoes and ate 5 of them. I have not had an issue with constipation since. I go everyday now or everyother day. I know thats not the best choice but I was desperate. I hope you find a cure kay

Hi Hazel! I am just coming out of what's been a two-month long bout of constipation. After the 1st week of my surgery, I would go 5 or 6 days without a movement. My surgeon told me I could take the MOM daily preventively for a while until it cleared up, but I don't like taking any more meds than I have to, so I did the MOM every 3 or 4 days and upped my benefiber (chewables -- about 6 throughout the day). I am totally off of the MOM and having movements every other day or so.

Hi Hazel, I have a big problem with this. I use the "Smooth Move" tea by Tradicinal Medicinals. I buy it at GNC. You take it before bed and things get moving within 8-12 hours. Hope this helps. Carly

Milk of Magnesia did the trick for me. Make sure you get the Fresh Mint flavor the others are awful Good luck!

Hi- I use yogurt. Everyday (starting right after surgery) I have to have one low sugar yogurt somewhere in my day. Sometimes I don't finish the whole thing but I at least have half. I have been regular every day. In the beginning there wasn't much coming out. But At least I had a bowel movement every day.