Constipation

Has anyone else had major constipation problems and what did you do to relieve it? I am on the verge of flaring up hemmrhoids that I had over 3 years ago.

Marie, yes i sure did! I am regular now (every 3 days). I was not drinking enough water. I drink a warm tea every morning called Smooth Move made by Traditional Medicinals from the grocery store. The active ingredient is Senna leaf. There are many digestive system herb teas out there that would work too. Plus, I added a little fiber to my diet. That and extra water seemed to finally do the trick. It was pretty ugly before that. At one point I had to use an enema after 9 days without a BM. So best of luck to you. Hope some of my tips help you!

Hi Mary, I also have the problem. I try to drink more water. It hard I also take M O Abid dose at night and drink some water behine it. Good luck. also how lone have you been PO? merry Christmas Wanda

Hi Marie! At first, I only had diarrhea. Then earlier this week, the ol' constipation hit. What fun! *l* I upped my water intake (which was already, like, a million gallons a day, it seemed) and had a cup of coffee (NOT decaffeinated). I know some doctors don't want their patients to have caffeine and I don't know how your doctor feels about it, but a cup of hot, fairly strong, black coffee will get me "moving" (so to speak!) in no time!. Hope that helps! Good luck!! Love and prayers, Amy

Hi Marie, I would try eating some canned pears in their own juice or in lite syrup. They're a great snack and they helped me be pretty regular along with drinking water. Good luck.