Besides being constipated I think I am water retained. I am traveling in forty eight hours and I have school in three days. My belly is just blown up like a balloon and hard and I am in pain. What can I eat, drink, or do that will relieve me? I heard artichoches, which I have been eating, and i already have a high fibre diet. This usually happens to me when I am stressed, but not this bad where I can no fit into anything and my tops look hidious. Plus, I am in boarding school, so I need to figure out how to handle this if it happens again. A timly reply would be so appreciated. Thanks.
2006-08-30 00:59:26 · 13 answers · asked by Stuck/Packed/Help me please 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Try taking a laxative. It might help.
2006-08-30 01:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by hopewellangie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else said, a laxative would work and relive your problem. But most laxatives cause cramping, and if you're driving a lot you may not make it to the bath room on time.
Also, be careful that you don't go too much at once. You could mess up your electrolites which could be dangerous!
I suggest drinking a lot of water and try a gentle laxative.
If you still don't go in a few days, you should see a doctor, you could have a blockage.
2006-08-30 08:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by Heather J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sad.. your condition is very painful indeed. Try taking Physillium husk, buddy. Take 1 heapful tablespoon with either warm milk or warm water before bed. It should help. It's a natural thing, has absolutely no side effects and is tried and tested by millions. You may visit this website to learn more: http://www.ayurveda-herbal-remedy.com/indian-herbs/psyllium-husk.html
2006-08-30 08:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Wanna-b-a-Prodigy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local health food store. You should be able to find a few type of fiber pills to help you get through this. Generally a health food store will have knowledgeable staff for them to help direct you to the right product.
2006-08-30 08:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by pattiebear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can go to a pharmacy and buy some laxitives, they will work. If not eat and drink loads and loads of fresh fruit and juices makes sure they are fresh and not processed. Also if you can stomach it, prune juice will have you on the toilet before you can say poo!!!
2006-08-30 08:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When this happens to me, I take a laxative made for women.
It causes less cramping & by morning your body is ready to allow everything be relieced.
Good Luck.
2006-08-30 08:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just love your name! Ha ha ha. You need to take a laxative or something. Go to your local pharmacist and ask them for advice!
2006-08-30 08:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by R.I.P. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIBRE!!! Have some Bran or wholegrain bread or something with lots of fibre! trust me, it'll help!
2006-08-30 08:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bethany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you think you are water retentive, then what you need to do is to drink lots of water.
2006-08-30 08:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by floozy_niki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may sound kinda gross but try an enema. This works the fastest.
2006-08-30 08:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by paradise_1962 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋