What can I use for constipation?

Capricornbaby80 · December 2009

My stomach feels really awful because I just can't go. Can you ladies recommend something that is safe to use?

ohbaby1985 · December 2009

Its not fast acting but helps some...I've been eating activia and fiber one bars each day

WishLuckyStar · December 2009

I started Metamucil yesterday, my first 'pregnant' poo was a doozy!! ::shudders::

xDanniellex · December 2009

I take a fiber laxative supplement. Usually 2 pills a day works.

*MamaRose* · December 2009

I've heard some people recommend probiotics, so I picked up a bottle today to add to my vitamin regimen. I hope it works!

allyandpat2010 · December 2009

2 packs of benefiber in my daily smoothie!

louloubear · December 2009

My OB suggested Colace. It's a bit expensive, but Walmart does have a generic kind right next to it.

mamatea · December 2009

I use colace too.

earthycrunchymama · December 2009

if you need a laxative (vs stool softener like colase) I was told Miralax is okay: https://www.miralax.com

be cautious with fiber. some people it helps. others it might make worse...

misspippa · December 2009

My doctor recommended Colace and it definitely worked!

alexiskiriluk · December 2009

Colace is the best! It has been very helpful for me!

gringa78 · December 2009

Dried apricots do it for me!

giaM28 · December 2009

becareful if you use a laxative right away. if you are really backed up you might not even go but have horrible stomach cramps and pains-this can even cause a blockage because the med doesnt get to all the way down to the colon. it happened to me once before when i was on some heavy meds it cause me to be super constipated. i took a laxitive and wound up back in the hospital-at that point the enema didnt work for me and i did 2 in the ER. if this happens you might need an enema or a suppository for quick relief. other wise use metemucil or natural stool softeners to slowly let you go.