Psyllium Husk isn't working.. BM options! :P

[so not mandi]

Yes, well. Embarrassing post.. etc. etc.

To get right to the point.. I'm constipated. Over 14 days constipated. I'm a bit, well, you know. WORRIED.

I have been using Psyllium husk seed pills for 6 days, 2-3 times a day. Nothing. I even ate the foods that normally cause, you know, almost immediate results. Taco meat, fried eggs, ribs.. Nothing!

My last option before trying heavier medications is to get a nice bag of sugar alcohol low-carb candies.

It's like I don't even need to go. I don't FEEL bad, especially, but I do feel bloated. Not gassy though.

Any advice? I don't know why the Psyllium stuff isn't helping.

[clairebear]

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I even ate the foods that normally cause, you know, almost immediate results. Taco meat, fried eggs, ribs.. Nothing!

Hmm, that sounds awful. I'm one of lucky people who never gets "delayed" on this WOE but may I make a suggestion?

Shouldn't you be trying more fiberous vegies, like brocoli, rather than meat and eggs for immediate results? Or the bigger question, are you eating enough fresh vegies overall?

I've never taken the psyllium pills, only ever the actual husks but I know that it is vital to drink even MORE water than normal when taking it because otherwise it will just cause a big, solid blockage.

Re-read the details of fiber in chapter 8 of DANDR and the information about constipation in chapter 12 and remember to drink lots of water

[fawn]

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Psyllium husk rather than pills works best and as Claire said, much more water. Add some vitamin c as well. Those three should take care of the problem. And again, your dark green veggies should be up there! Good luck

[Pie4me]

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You might try this...

I read it on one of the forums and I was already doing
it so I know it works..(at least for me!)

I eat 3 large stalks of celery a day...

Never had a problem with constipation since!

You might try it and see...

Pie4me

[Moochiecat]

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One of the best things that I found (other than eating high fiber and drinking tons of water) was to use glycerin suppositories. They're cheap and they work within 15 minutes. They seem to stimulate contractions and get things moving, so you may want to try them. Make sure you have about a half hour to yourself though!

[so not mandi]

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Thanks for the replies!

I'm going to eat some celery tonight. Then tomorrow, I'll add in more water and more greens. If that doesn't work, I'll "do" the glycerin! (Oh god, the puns)

I admit my greens consumption hasn't been as high as it was the week before. Hopefully that's the problem. I'm going to re-read that part of DANDR again too. I forgot there was even a chapter about it!

Thanks again!

[sallyseachange]

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Yep... greens, greens, greens. A big portion of cooked spinach works wonders for me. Also, husks rather than pills..... and a ton of water with them to avoid a real blockage. It can work both ways! I think you have to crush the husks or something (someone correct me if I'm wrong pls); not quite sure as I use flax.

Hope you see 'results' soon!
Sal

[Moochiecat]

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I find that if I saute red and green peppers and zucchini in butter, that will help me out as well.

[fawn]

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Did she go?

[nobodyknowsme]

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LOL...this is happened to me many times...nothing is worse than that feeling when you can feel all the blocked up food in your belly sitting there like a cannonball.


this usually happened when i took super colon cleanse pills for a few days. it worked well for the first few days, then constipation. this is a common result of taking fiber supplements...that's the funny thing...they can also cause constipation. upping your water usually does it.

for me, what never fails...don't ask me why...but i eat some moo shu chicken (without the sauce and pancakes of course) always does it for me. =)