Help. Can't poop. What can I eat to help?

[crystalfresh]

Not sure I have constipation as in hard stool but it doesn't want to come out for days. I have tied many many laxatives and no luck. It's like there is no lube in my colon. I eat lots of fiber but that's not working. I need something to add lube when I digest my food. Most of the natural fibers work but result with irritation that makes me have to stop. The worst thing that can happen is I get an upset stomach and I stop eating or taking what you suggest. But I don't know what else to try. Can anybody recommend a food or something to add in to my diet to help me poop? Thank you.

[nini82]

Take 1 spoonful of castor oil and dink lots of water. this will make you go, it gave me stomach cramps the very first time I tried it so be careful. But it never did again!

and 4 spoonfuls of pure coconut oil per day. it doesn't taste good, yuck! But it hydrates and gives you lube. I promise it hellps! (and it makes cured my dry skin)

I have the same problem and suffer severe constipation.

[gris179]

HI GUYS!! PAPAYA EVRY MORNING WORKS,AND LINAZA! GO TO A MEXICAN STORE ASK FOR A BAG OF LINAZA MIX WITH A CUP OF WATER AND PICES OF PAPAYA EVRY MORNING AND BEFORE BED,BELIVE ME IT WORKS TO LUBRICATE THE COLON!AT HENRYS THEY SALE DRY PAPAYA TO SNACK AROUND.I USE THE FLEET PRODUCTS TOO ONCE IN A WHILE.HOPE I WAS OF HELP!!

[lilpepp]

Hi, I just joined the conversation and I must say all of this has been helpful. I have Crohn's and the only thing that helps me go reg. is Strawberry Mini Wheats (cereal). I notice that McDonalds will do it sometimes but the cereal is the best bet. So many try that once a day. Everything that you guys have said has been very helpful because I'm looking for fruits that would help too. Maybe try to mini wheats brand, seems to work for me.

[Shawe123]

Mirilax, tastes like nothing, mix it in everything, and you'll be pooping with in a day or 2 depending:)

[LDB52]

hi, you mentioned in a note to "crystalfresh" 2 products she might try so she can have soft stool,,,and maybe a bowel movement,,,where would I buy either or both of these products? "Colon Clear Formula" and "Total Body Purifier".

Linda

[princessL]

Thanks, I'm going through this, too.  Posted comments have been helpful mainly in letting me know that I'm not alone and don't necessarily have something like colon or bowel cancer.  Unfortunately, I don't even have insurance right now where I can to go dr. to find out.  I will try use some of the suggestions here and not panic.