Yes, I get constipated. Yes, I have a bowl-movement abuout 2-3 times a week. No, I'm not particularly thrilled about it but then again I don't really care that much. I don't care if my excretions are small and rock-hard. Like I said, I don't love it, but I don't really care. Now, since I don't care does it really matter for me if i do carry on being constipated like this? Is this doing something to my health that can be damaging? It's actually more conveniant for me this way, less time wasted in the bathroom. Guess you gotta find the silver lining in everything!

Ummm....how soon do you want to have surgery for hemorrhoids? Seriously, allowing yourself to remain constipated for long periods of time and having to strain at bowel movements will lead to hemorrhoids eventually. They don't always require surgery, but they aren't terribly comfy when they're acting up, either.
The good news is that constipation is relatively easy to correct. Plenty of water and enough fiber usually do the trick.

Go to www.thewolfeclinic.com, and read about intestinal health and how important it is. Being constipated is neither normal, or healthy, and you should be worried about it.

Get healthy!!!!!

-Denise

Yes, drink more water and eat more veggies. They are right about the hemorrhoids. You may not have them now, but if the situation isn't corrected, in time you will have them. It's kinda like getting diabetes. If you know you may get it, then start now to prevent it--don't wait until you get it. Ditto hemorrhoids...they are NOT FUN!! Imagine the sensation of someone sliding a two-edged knife up your rectum while you're trying to download 'used food'....then there's the tippy-toe walking you do afterward because it hurts to walk....and I don't *even* want to get into having to sit on a hard chair....

Dear sdge,

it is not acceptable to allow yourself to be constipated over a long period of time. I developed a hemorrhoid after straining on the loo! It's gone away now but heavens - am I careful now!

Also the poos can become impacted, blocking you up completely - a very dangerous situation.

Increase you intake of fibre. Take psyllium husks or even the occasional laxative. Don't just put up with it.

Robert

Where do you get psyllium husks? And are they a pill or mixed into something? I am having a problem
and that is rare for me, so I am not aware of what to do about it. I remember once I took a laxitive called correctol, and I had such cramps fromit, I felt like I was in labor, and I swore I would never take it again ~ I almost felt nauseous from it. And then I couldn't stop going for the whole day... scheesh
Osuzana

You can get psyllium husks from almost any health food store. The stuff I gat is a powder. You mix a spoon or two in a glass of water and swallow immediatly. Then you drink another glass of water. In your stomach it becomes a jelly like mass which is pure fibre. It has 0 carbs.

I sometimes take ex-lax or another mild laxitive.

What works best on me are sugar alcohols. I few spoons full of diabetic jam (jelly), some diabetic chocolate or sweets. These have the unpleasant effect of producing lots of gas however!

Good luck,

Robert