Wellness

[CAMOGIRL]

Apples. Coffee.

My mother swore by prune juice, a small glass every morning. Yes - for me that is a  major EWWW !! But, some people like it.

[Shelbelle]

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@qvcaddition wrote:
Collace, my DR. said 300mg a day. Not to eat solid for a day, so the liquid can go to the stool. My med does the same thing. Also a tea called, smooth move. A herbal tea.

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Try the Walmart Equate brand for a fraction of the cost, same exact pill. I take 2 or 3 every night for last 5 years now and use Benefiber powder every morning. The pills are each 100 mg.  Stool softeners are very safe to use long term.

[LTT1]

Krystalose (LACTULOSE) by RX is a last resort for me and has always worked. ( two times)

However, I do need to continue trying prevention first.

Have Dulcolax on hand and getting ready to try it.

[Constance2]

White Castle sliders (burgers) work for me without fail, I kid you not.

[chrissj]

Here is what works for me (I've had life-long constipation problems)

Metamucil or Benefiber in the morning

2 Metamucil capsules in the afternoon (I have the Costco brand now) or sometimes, Miralax instead of the Metamucil

Natural Calm at night.....the magnesium is what helps and I make it with hot water as a relaxing tea.(google the great reviews on Amazon)

If traveling or needing extra help, Traditional Medicinal's 'Smooth Move' tea really works!

[ladygirl]

I agree, stool softeners help once in a while. I'm going to try the dried fruit too.  Thanks!

[ladygirl]

I have chrohns and suffer from constipation often!  Probiotics work for me, along with a stool softener.  Also the squatty potty!

[Stray]

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@piperbay wrote:

Do you take any probiotics on a daily basis? They do make you regular.

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I second that.  I suffered from chronic constipation for years; I started taking probiotics and no problem since 2011.