Aloe vera for constipation?

Has anyone tried this. My GP referred me to a gastroenterologist who I saw yesterday. From the minute I walked in his room I felt uncomfortable & as though I was being a nuisance.( I have had breast cancer so have met various consultants who have always been approachable) He asked routine questions hardly looked up from his computer, even answered his mobile then sent me for a blood test and to book a colonoscopy. I had an idea what one was but having read the information I have cancelled it. I thought I was going to see him as he would have more knowledge about alternative laxatives. I saw him meet his next patient and he was totally different met him at the door and shook his hand. Never even got out of his chair for me. There sorry but I feel much better for getting that off my chest

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A friend went to see a consultant dressed in traditional Indian clothing and consultant spoke to her as if she was an idiot. Next appointment she went dressed in a business suit and his attitude was totally different! She pointed this out. He maintained he didn't think he'd seen her before, but he ended up apologising!

[Choleoout]

all I know is that Aloe Vera should not be taken by people on Warfarin!

[Pat1]

Aloe Vera does not help for constipation. 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. Even my consultant recommended it. I take it every day. 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. There is a site called Ibs tales that discusses this. 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. Don't suffer any longer. By the way I also follow a low fodmap diet through a dietician but this alone does not help constipation.

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thank you, I will try it.

[wizzie2090]

Hi Kathryn,

You must have a Colonoscopy to rule out something more serious. Very important! It sounds much worse than it actually is. The prep is worse than the procedure. You won’t feel a thing.

Patti

[jenny89119]

I know how you feel. I have been treated horribly by doctors; since I first found out that I had IBS. We have to keep pressing on. I also was diagnosed with breast cancer.