Natural Laxitives

[csr02]

Hello,
I am 19 years old have a ton of digestive problems where I am constipated, bloated, gassy and in a lot of pain, the doctor calls it Colon Inertia. He keeps on making me try a mix of different laxatives and suppositories/enemas to help me 'go'. Although many suppositories don't work and the laxatives seem to make my pain and bloating worse and sometimes don't work either. I was wondering if there are any ideas out there to try some natural laxative or even some kind of food that acts as a laxative. I eat a very healthy diet high in fiber and I drink a lot of water, as well as exercise to try and 'work it out on its own', so that IS NOT the problem. My colon just does not work.... HELP!!

[patient915]

Have you tried a low fiber diet?  The usual is a high fiber diet, but for some people this doesn't work.  This isn't natural, but I would recommend trying milk of magnesia which shouldn't cause bloating, gas, or pain.

[csr02]

Yes I have tried eliminating various things like red meats, gluten, refined sugars, dairy, soy. I have also done prunes but they just seem to make me more bloated and gassy, nothing seems to help me 'go'.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  One thing you might consider trying for a couple days is a low fiber diet to see if that helps.  Have you tried eliminating different foods from your diet?  Have you tried things like prunes/prune juice?