Need help with my constant constipation

Hi Becky,

I feel the same way. I'm so tired of hearing "eat more fiber! Drink more water" I do, and have tried everything, but fiber does not help everyone. It's not always the answer. I'm so tired of Laxatives too. I feel so weak and drained after taking them. Have to drink alot of fluid with electrolites, but sometimes my rectum is so sore and spasming and my stomach aches. It's nice not to be constipated, but it comes at a cost. I take Senna-Lax. The lowest dose. 2 of of 8.6 tablets before bedtime every week or other week. I'm so tired of straining and the only thing is marbles or pellets. I wish I could just have a normal bowel movement. I tried Benefiber, but I think I am allergic to "Wheat Dextrin". I just bought Citrucul, a fiber Laxative/ supplement, but not so sure about it. I don't want to take Miralax, Lactulose, Magnesium Oxide or Citrate. I may try Psyllum Husk. I have heard good things about Olive oil, so I take a tablespoon with a little lemon juice first thing in the morning. Just started doing that. Keeping my fingers crossed. Tonight, I'm just going to eat Rice and Popcorn because I haven't gone in 4 days. I wish I knew the answers. I have heard Tuna Fish, Ground Flaxseed, Apple cider vinegar, Black Strap Molasses work well. If you hear of anything please post back.

Hi Becky

I have had this all my life and tried every healthy thing I could possibly research. I have had lots of bowel and pelvic floor surgery and in the end decided that it was stress that made my stomach swell and caused me great problems with constipation. One day I decided to try probiotics because of some other research into IBS. I bought super strength 50 billion ones as I was pretty desperate , also took a laxido everyday, now I don't know if it's a fluke but ever since I've been going every day and feel so much better, I am sticking to this from now on. It's worth a try anyway.