Constipation

[Creamorsugar]

I’m curious what everyone uses for constipation. I do take Senacot but usually 1 because other times I have taken 2 & then it’s diarrhea. I can’t seem to find an in between. I do try to drink water & eat the right foods. Any suggestions

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I soak around a dessertspoon of linseeds in half a mug of water and drink an hour or so later, I have to scrape some of them out of the mug. This definitely works for me and of course is natural and I've never had diarrhoea drinking this.

[billy78]

Try fiobgel you make it into an orange drink not as harsh on your tummy

[keithfre]

I take macrogol prescribed by my GP here in Holland. It's not a quick fix, it can take a day or two to work. I only take it as required; if it take it regularly the stools go too far towards D.

[lynnfied]

I drink Traditional Medicinal tea called Smooth Move 2 times a week. The senna in it is what works. It is just enough to keep everything moving but no diarrhea. Worth a try. It was the answer for me! Good luck!

[Pat1]

You need to take a high amount of magnesium citrate or oxide. About 800 to 1200mg. I have had Ibs c almost my whole life and am now in my fifties. This is the best natural supplement to take for this condition and I have tried many. No cramps or bloating like Senna. Even my consultant recommended it. I take it most days. You must take it on an empty stomach just before bed with lots of water. I would start with a high dose initially just to clear you out. Even if it means taking a few capsules. I sometimes take 6 200mg capsules. Capsules are the best not tablets and it has to be citrate or oxide as these are the ones that work for constipation. There is a lot of information about constipation and magnesium on the internet.

The ones I take are either Now foods Magnesium citrate, Solgar Magnesium Citrate or Life extensions. I get mine from the US on a site called iHerb, but you can get them on Amazon. There are other magnesium oxide products specifically for colon cleansing called Mag 07, Colosan and Oxypowder. They are a bit expensive but are amazing. I use these in between. No cramps no bloating, just relief. You can get these on Amazon as well. By the way I also follow a low fodmap diet through a dietician but this alone does not help constipation.