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wheat germ? rec's for getting un-stopped up???!

MTAtlantaMTAtlanta member
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I've taken Colace, smooth move tea, FiberCon,... A Dr. my mom works with has suggested adding wheat germ to whatever I cook.

Saw some recent posts about Milk of Magnesia - does that work differently?

I've always had this 'issue' (having an impacted colon in high school-not hot!), but the above remedies were enough to do the trick.

If you've got any ideas, I'm listening, and willing to run over to Target during lunch to grab whatever you say I should try!!!

Thanks

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Alex has arrived! 9 pounds, 21 inches - 3 weeks early on March 2nd ~went natural - very intense. whew!~
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  • momamatthewsmomamatthews
    Miralax has worked for me in the past.  Mixing it with apple juice seems to do the best for me.  Good luck.
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  • GalwayGirl80GalwayGirl80
    I heard that Milk of Magnesia will make you go within the hour... GOOD LUCK!
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  • Wifey1012Wifey1012
    You can just throw the wheat germ in your yogurt
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  • murph317murph317 member
    I've been eating a lot of apples actually....at least 1 or 2 a day and I've noticed a big difference! Hope you find your trick!
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  • newty_16newty_16
    Milk of Magnesia definitely works, but Id highly recommend taking it when you are settled in at home for the night
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  • MTAtlantaMTAtlanta member

    imageWifey1012:
    You can just throw the wheat germ in your yogurt

    That's a great idea! I already throw in some almonds as they USED to help....

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  • lostaspenlostaspen
    Ground flax seeds in yogurt or smoothies works great too!  
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  • kmhunt11kmhunt11 member

    imagenewty_16:
    Milk of Magnesia definitely works, but Id highly recommend taking it when you are settled in at home for the night

    Make sure you're close (I mean really close) to the bathroom.  I took it a few days after having DD and, well, there was a messy floor and some ruined clothes involved.  

    Other than that: water, water, water, Benefiber 2x a day, apple juice, someone suggest V8 Fusion juice.  Good luck.  I know how awful it is.   

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  • MamaValleyMamaValley member

    My OB recommended the orange metamucil. Hope it helps!

     

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  • MTAtlantaMTAtlanta member
    imagecelticlullaby:

    My OB told me to drink 1 cup of coffee a day - and it works like magic.  I gave up caffeine entirely for the first few months, but she said that can actually contribute to constipation.  She assured me that caffeine is a threshold thing, and up to 2 cups a day is fine.  I'm still nervous and keep it to that one cup, but it's like clockwork now.  Coffee with breakfast, and 30-60 min later I take care of business.  So if you're off caffeine, you might want to try that?  Or at least talk to your OB about it?   

    Hadn't thought about that - I went off caffeine completely when we were TTC, and then I had a really strong aversion to coffee and haven't thought about it since. Hmmm-maybe I will see how that works!

    Also, thanks everyone! I went to Target during my lunch break and got a bottle of Milk of Magnesia based on some of the responses. I'm holding off until I'm home and near my own bathroom (and not stuck in my hour plus commute - wouldn't that be horrible?!)

    You guys are the best! I will probably try a variation of all these suggestions until I find what works. Thanks!

    Alex has arrived! 9 pounds, 21 inches - 3 weeks early on March 2nd ~went natural - very intense. whew!~
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