be honest, how bad does prune juice taste??

kategw · October 2009

I am at my wits end here. At first, eating prunes was working but I can only eat them when they are refrigerated and I just don't think they are as effective that way. DH is insisting I drink prune juice, but I've heard its just awful. The thought of that in combination with m/s does not make me happy! I am so bloated and my stomach is so distended, I honestly look 5 months pregnant!!!! So, have you tried it? is it awful? is there any way to make it better?

butterbeansmama · October 2009

Just pinch your nose closed and gulp it down.

CoastieWife08 · October 2009

I'd try colace before I'd drink pure prune juice. I had to give it to DD once, and I almost barfed at the smell and I wasn't pregnant at the time. No way I could stomach it now.

k_lynn8488 · October 2009

I have never tried prune juice, but have you thought about high fiber oatmeal? Quaker makes the kind I eat. It's cinnamon swirl flavor, I think. Berries also work for me too. Blueberries are the best for me at least.

maybaby2010 · October 2009

I may be in the minority here, but I actually like it.

kategw · October 2009

I am all for trying the high fiber food route, the problem is that I have major food aversions right now and while I may be able to tolerate the oatmeal today, I may not be able to even stomach the thought of it tomorrow. I think I may just suck it up, block my nose and down some prune juice. UGH!

BelhurstBride · October 2009

I've eaten fiber rich foods up the wazoo and it hasn't helped at all. I have an appt Tuesday and am going to ask my doctor what she recommends.

LauraLovesJon · October 2009

maybaby2010:
I may be in the minority here, but I actually like it.

I do too!

kategw · October 2009

LauraLovesJon:

maybaby2010:
I may be in the minority here, but I actually like it.

I do too!

Well thats a good thing...maybe I will too!

PicturePrfect · October 2009

I second the colace suggestion. I haven't tried prune juice, but I really don't think I could stomach it. I take colace and have been "going" almost every day since I started it.

am369 · October 2009

drink plumsmart. It's plum juice which is 10x better, and still has all the fiber and bowel movement help!

niki731 · October 2009

Yeah I say Colace also. I actually take it daily. Also if you like figs they are higher in fiber than prunes and good for the little bean.

anakin · October 2009

am369:
drink plumsmart. It's plum juice which is 10x better, and still has all the fiber and bowel movement help!

I was going to suggest this. It is the same thing as prune juice! A prune is a dried plum just like raisins are dried grapes. Plumsmart is just a way to market prune juice with out the prune name.

But I will admit that because the fruits aren't dried before they make the juice it does make a small difference.

If things are really this bad then you can try as many things as you can "take" (due to your aversions) and the combo should work for you.

Jasmine1082 · October 2009

my mom used to make me drink it as a kid when i was backed up. i remember it tasting like blood when you lose a tooth. nasty!

ABColeslaw · October 2009

Theres nothing you can do but gulp it fast....its awful!

CrysBo79 · October 2009

LauraLovesJon:

maybaby2010:
I may be in the minority here, but I actually like it.

I do too!

Me too!

Kerianne1176 · October 2009

So you have tried the prunes themselves and no benefit huh? Have you looked into some really yummy probiotic yogurt or cottage cheese? Before I go to something like Colace or a medicinal stool softener, I would suggest, walking every day, taking a probiotic suppliment like New Chapter's All Flora (bought mine at Whole Foods) Prunes are great. I have never had the juice but I cant imagine its that bad if the fruit tastes as good as it does.

For the record, I look 5 months pregnant too because of all my gas (TMI??) I am only 8 weeks. Good luck!

candylies · October 2009

I've just gulped it down as fast as possible and try to not think about the taste. I might try that plum juice tho. Fiber One makes some tasty cereals that may help get things moving.

queenkiki · October 2009

lol, not the best, but just gulp it down fast!! I have had to drink it twice & i am only 7 weeks! I have been drinking water & walking!

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