Poop!

Jlk2016 · July 2016

Yeah, I know, but it isn't the grossest thing that will be discussed here.

Anyone have any miraculous remedies that are helping with the constipation battle?

SquirrelGiggles83 · July 2016

No remedy for me - but my doctor says I can take stool softeners. I haven't yet, but I may have to start.

Ofcourse you read a lot about fiber rich foods, fruits and veggies, be active, drink water... Phooey. Hasn't worked for me. Lol

AylaLove · July 2016

I started eating a cup of special k fiber enriched cereal every morning before I even get out of bed (dry, as dairy makes me sick) and I haven't had any problems since then. I don't know if it'll help anybody else, but it's been a total godsend for me

MonaLisaRalphio · July 2016

I've been having the worst constipation of my life, but a hearty helping of watermelon seems to fix me right up.

Xstatic3333 · July 2016

My daily 12 oz of coffee.

ljoyw_27 · July 2016

Fiber one bars! Although during one particularly bad bout, I ate 2 bars and an apple one afternoon. Problem resolved quickly, but rather emergently. Totally worth it. I have a stash in my pantry and if I go one day with a poop, I'll eat one in the morning and its all set by afternoon. The brownies and chocolate pretzel ones are delicious.

catmommac · July 2016

Prune juice. Not a fan of the taste, but it gets the job done.

bdesterhouse · July 2016

I've taken colace or dulco ease.

foxrosy · July 2016

Nothing is working. I've increased fiber, taken max doses of stool softeners. Gonna try some of the things mentioned here. I'm at my wits end!

blush64 · July 2016

Fruit and Metamucil. (And a lot of water)

mjsommer · July 2016

Apples are full of fiber and they help clean your teeth haha:)
also lots of walking and some stretching should get your insides moving.

Vastra · July 2016

mjsommer said:

Apples are full of fiber and they help clean your teeth haha:)
also lots of walking and some stretching should get your insides moving.

Yup! I definitely poop better on the days when I've walked a lot. And I'm eating an apple as I write this. (With peanut butter, which you would think would not be appetizing with all this poop talk, but I'm somehow totally fine with it.)

Starfish113 · July 2016

Yes it's awful! And the zofran makes it even worse. I had a poop the other day that was worse than my unmedicated child birth!

I just got some colace to try though

SC&JC · July 2016

The struggle is real! Bran cereal has worked the best for me so far. My doctor recommended potassium or Colace. I'm probably going to try one of those.

runnermom04 · July 2016

Lots of water! I take a fiber supp too.

Jlk2016 · July 2016

I will be trying all of this x3! All I drink is water, and I'm pretty active (although lately being active is a HUGE chore) so I need something a little more and these are great ideas!!!

Starfish113 · July 2016

I WISH I could drink water without puking!

momousekee · July 2016

Magnesium - helps with the general muscle aches some too. I take 400mg 1-2/day.

If that doesn't work, vitamin C will!

FreshBakedBrownies · July 2016

I started eating kiwi and dried apricots after Metamucil and more water wasn't helping.
Then all of the sudden tonight, yikes!!! Just a warning that sometimes all the fiber finally does its job and goes too far. I'm not sure which is worse!

MrsDramaK · July 2016

I find the more hydrated I am the more regular I am.

Also I eat an Activia yogurt every morning, which seems to help.

BlondePeanut · July 2016

I have been lucky so far with only having one or two really bad days....but hot water with fresh lemon helped me

snarky14jd · July 2016

These vitamins help me a lot.
Coffee or plum juice.

snarky14jd · July 2016

These vitamins. Apparently I can't attach an image.

PerraSucia · July 2016

As of this morning I could write a love letter to the makers of colace.

Jlk2016 · July 2016

Hubby is getting me some today, God I hope a love letter is in my future as well @PerraSucia

hispenguin · July 2016

I mix Bran Flakes with my Special K every morning and try to drink a lot of water during the day.

sunshine2417 · July 2016

If you're nervous about taking any stool softeners or can't stomach a diet change, one thing that has really helped me is the purchase of a Squatty Potty stool (everyone laugh now...) Basically it is a stool that wraps around the bottom of your toilet so when you sit, you prop your feet up on it and it gives you a more 'natural' squatting position on the toilet, the way our bodies are designed to poop (think, our old ancestors squatting in the woods, etc) It sounds funny, and slightly ridiculous, but after a good week of adjusting, it all comes out SO much easier because your colon is straightened out! My SIL always had extreme hemorrhoids pre and post pregnancy, and this has really helped her too! I swear by it... check out amazon and message me if you want more details!

babytaco2017 · July 2016

YASSSSS the squatters potty is the real deal! Ladies, pay the $18 or whatever and enjoy pooping again. It's the best!

lfrank12 · July 2016

I tried taking probiotics last night as a last resort of what I had on hand at home. Seems to have helped so far!

PerraSucia · July 2016

@Jlk2016 hows your butthole?

Jlk2016 · July 2016

PerraSucia said:

@Jlk2016 hows your butthole?

Thanks for asking! It's Tight, apparently. It just won't "give" @PerraSucia

MonaLisaRalphio · July 2016

+1 for the squatty potty. I was on vacation last week and the toilet in our bedroom was too tall for me. I was stacking dictionaries on the floor to get myself into the right position. My husband saw me putting them away at the end of the week, and when I explained to him what they were for, he about died laughing. Do not care. Next time I'm traveling with my squatty potty.

angeltennis3 · July 2016

I saw the Shark Tank episode with the squatty potty - I love that so many people use it!

i have started eating wheat Chex cereal every morning and it has helped keep me regular, avoid diarrhea (I think I have been extra sensitive to lactose this pregnancy) and has helped with my nausea by keeping me full longer in the mornings. I just made DH go get me two more boxes because I am terrified of running out while he is out of town for the next two days.

CornchipLA · July 2016

All Bran. Every day with some honey.

Starfish113 · July 2016

No results for I've taken colace every day for 3 days now and.... nothing yet

.

Jlk2016 · July 2016

Starfish113 said:

No results for I've taken colace every day for 3 days now and.... nothing yet .

I'm with ya girl.

colace, fiber one, apples, water, walking.... Nada

Starfish113 · July 2016

Jlk2016 said:

Starfish113 said:

No results for I've taken colace every day for 3 days now and.... nothing yet .

I'm with ya girl. colace, fiber one, apples, water, walking.... Nada

Ughhhh!!!!!!

Jlk2016 · July 2016

@Starfish113 I did it, I finally did it!!!!!! Finally! Any luck for you??

mamajama3 · July 2016

Indian food! No joke- moved things right along for me

Starfish113 · July 2016

Jlk2016 said:

@Starfish113 I did it, I finally did it!!!!!! Finally! Any luck for you??

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Still no luck. I'm terrified for what's to come, lol.

Starfish113 · July 2016

Jlk2016 said:

@Starfish113 I did it, I finally did it!!!!!! Finally! Any luck for you??

OMG me too finally!!!! THANK YOU CHINESE FOOD!!!!

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