Constipation

Question

I have had constipation sinec I was in my teens and have taken everything for it.  My mother, twin sister and grandfather [on my mothers side] also have it.

I have been taking senna and laxitives for years now, and want to know if this is bad for the body?  What other "better" options are there for sever constipation?

BeeFree · Accepted Answer

I had developed a pretty bad habit of taking senna and cascara bark laxatives a couple years ago, and only realized how dependent I had become when I tried to stop. It was a frustrating process. What worked best for me was replacing these harsher laxatives with more natural, gentler alternatives like slippery elm or marshmallow root. Even drinking aloe vera juice or gel helps move things along and heals any irritation you may have in your intestinal lining. 
As well as this, drink a lot of warm water and try get your bowels into a routine, such as going first thing in the morning or right after breakfast. This is what worked for me and I haven't had a problem since.
And trust me, I was dependent on those damn stimulants!

All the best,
Brittany

gymdandee · Answer

Buy the Original  Konsyl fiber read the directions

SassyLassie · Answer

Many of the laxatives, if taken too long and in large doses, can cause a person to become "dependent" on them, meaning, if they do not take them, they will not have a BM. I would suggest taking Metamucil daily, along with extra fiber foods such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also, if there is a physician or practitioner in your area that does colonics, I would certainly look into those as well.

usamombmw · Answer

I forgot to tell you any kind of ex-lax anything can bound you up so bad it will require surgery to help you. This happened to my brother in-law. Ex lax also become dependable and addictive. hope this helps

usamombmw · Answer

I am 44 years old I take a lot of medications, I also have this problem. I have bought herbs the one will clean all of the junk that has built up on your intestinal walls for how ever many years you have lived. It is called Cascara Sagrada 450 mg. I order mine it is a lot cheaper this way. I buy Puritan's Pride brand and they do have it at the GNC stores. It has helped me so much. Also eating lots of water melon and fruit every day even out of a can that is in juice if you can get it also helps. 4 prunes a day will help you, sincerely Babette

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