This may be strange, but I have trouble with bowl movements. I have increased my fiber, and talked to a Doc.?

Question

Since he deals with mostly older people he wants to put my on stool softeners, thats not the problem. I just dont go. Any suggestions on how to or whats wrong. I go about once a week and my sis does twice a day. I see a problem

Answer 1

people are diffrent but try green grapes.i dont go much just once a week my hubby once a day. i have pcos and that dont help i seen where you said you are trying to loss weight and its hard maybe you should check into that(pcos). The most common symptoms of PCOS are an irregular period, infertility, increased hair growth and unusual weight gain, even with dieting or increased exercise. Women with PCOS will often go for months without a period and then start bleeding heavily for days. This occurs when the uterine lining has gotten too thick and the body must naturally shed it. Because PCOS disrupts ovulation it can be very difficult to become pregnant.

Other signs of PCOS include acne, high blood pressure, obesity, and abnormal facial and body hair growth (due to too much testosterone). One of the less recognizable symptoms of PCOS is depression, which can be misread as a bipolar illness. While depression stems from many factors, we think it is always a good idea to consider PCOS if patients have other symptoms. In some medical practices antidepressants are prescribed which do not alleviate the underlying issues and therefore are not very helpful.

Answer 2

I'm not sure how much you have increased your fiber or how you are doing it but there is a really good product out on the market.
It is called Konsyl and it is a natural fiber supplement. It has 5 grams of fiber per serving compared to other brands that only have three or four. It is sugar free and heart healthy. I take it daily and it keeps me regular. This may help get some things moving and keep you regular. Just follow the directions on the bottle.

Answer 3

Hi,

My health food lady recommended magnesium as a bowel relaxer, and 3 capsules a day usually does it for me after about 3 days. I am diabetic, but the constipation (not going once every day) is something relatively new. I also recommending upping your water intake unless you already do the 64 oz a day thing. Doing tummy crunches, that exercises your abdomen and helps push things along. Almost any exercise helps.

Check with your sis on how her diet and yours are different. See if she has any suggestions.

Answer 4

Make sure that you are eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Also consider taking an essential fatty acid oil, like flax, hemp or fish oil (that has been molecular distilled). Practicing Yoga can help loosen up both the muscles and joints but the twisting, bending and flexing of the body gentle massages the internal organs. Have a licensed massage therapist teach you how to give yourself a bowel massage.

Answer 5

It's possible that you are having a reaction to the toilet paper, try non colored paper or a different brand. Has this always been a problem or just recently? If it's recent try to think of something different that your doing now, eating or using. Even stress and worry can cause problems.

Answer 6

Some normal things to do when aiding in bowel movements is to increase water intake, lower caffeine intake, increase fiber, exercise regularly(walking is very beneficial) and follow your doctor's recommendations. If you are not comfortable with your doctor, please always get a second opinion, no matter how small your question is.

Answer 7

Water (bottled).
Water with fresh lemon.
Warm water.
Hot coffee.
Prune juice.
Peaches.
Soft-cooked vegetables.
Exercise (gets your body parts moving)... particularly bending, stretching, walking.
Relax (tension causes muscles to tighten; take deep breaths & relax your body. Maybe even try Yoga!)

Add any of the following herbs to your diet, said to relieve constipation. (Available at health food stores, some grocery stores/pharmacies. I recommend dried herbs instead of capsule/tablet forms. Dried herbs are often available at health food stores. Mix them into foods.)

Goldenseal.
Sarsaparilla (tea).
Alfalfa.

Answer 8

I know this sounds awful---- but drink a small amount of prune juice once a week!

It works!

Answer 9

water water water..

and real fruit juices

you should drink half of your body wieght in ounces

so if you weigh 100lbs
than you need 50 oz of water a day

Answer 10

A good pro/prebiotic will help tremendously.