Constipation

[nicoleE]

Ok... anyone have any natural therapies to try?

Drinking water and ensuring there is enough fibre in my diet dont seem to be working. Things have 'slowed down' a bit :o and Im feeling almost constantly uncomfortable and I think slight constipation may be the reason. I cant believe Im typing this, although I know I shouldnt be embarrased...

[zada]

get some pear juice from the supermarket. its the one in the tin goulburn valley brand. Works wonders.
You can also take metamucil or i used to eat lots of licorice:D

[LittleBoysRock]

Try having oats for breakfast plus lots of fruit and veg through out the day. Also going for a walk is supposed to get things moving. I have found the metimucill tablets do nothing and neither does prune juice.

Hope your feeling better soon, it's horrid I know. :hugs:

[Ashleigh<3]

I TRIED EVERYTHING.

Prunes didn't even work for me.

I went to the hospital and the doctor gave me some suppository's which worked within 10 minutes!

I was so relieved!

[nicoleE]

Try having oats for breakfast plus lots of fruit and veg through out the day. Also going for a walk is supposed to get things moving. I have found the metimucill tablets do nothing and neither does prune juice.

I actually have a mix of Soy & Linseed bran, Oats and Wheet Flakes for breakfast every day (and have done so for at least a year) and I eat a far bit of vegies and the recomended amount of fruit every day... I also go to the gym 4 times a week (not walking though - does that matter?)

Im not totally 'clogged' :o IYKWIM and I have never really been truely 'normal' as far as I know... but things still function. Ive just noticed things are a bit worse lately and Im figuring Pregnancy may have something to do with it... Im only 3 months... hate to think what I will be like in another 3+!


I went to the hospital and the doctor gave me some suppository's which worked within 10 minutes!

:eek: That does not sound pleasant - I think Id rather stay like this! :laughing:

[zada]

are you still taking iron tablets? If so you can stop them after 12 weeks then you wont get so bad:thumbsup:

[Ashleigh<3]

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I went to the hospital and the doctor gave me some suppository's which worked within 10 minutes!
:eek: That does not sound pleasant - I think Id rather stay like this! :laughing:

As zada said, an overload of iron causes constipation, I stopped taking my evaliate? or what every the hell that pregnancy supplement is called, I just took Folic acide tablets everyday. Which is all you really need after 12 weeks along.

[nicoleE]

Im not taking Irom supplaments as such (never did) I do however take Blackmores Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold which does contain a little. I feel better (mentally!) taking them so dont wish to stop.

[ej_1974]

i take elevit and don't suffer from constipation, so i wouldn't say its the pg supps causing it maybe just being pg:). you really need to keep taking your supps as they help keep you and bubba healthy and give you increased energy too.
try increasing your foods with high fibre and your green vege update. Something else that helps too as when I in my 20s i suffered from constipation a bit and my naturopath recommended to have a fresh green juice everyday eg celery, cucumber, spinach and apple with some mint or ginger. This really worked well in conjunction with exercise and more vegs for me as all those metamucil type things didn't work.
Hope it all passes soon :)

[niesl_bug]

I have suffered really badly with the "Big C" and Benefibre has worked wonders for me :thumbsup:

[floggadog]

Hi Nicole, had a newsletter from my health shop last week which suggested 'psylum(sp*) husk is natures colon broom':rolleyes: any way it's supposed to help & is prob the main ingredient in metamucil.
But you could try dates , prunes, prune juice (daily), less bread, exercise ( a must for slow bowel and yes walking is exellent for this prob) & vegies soup with beans, peas barley etc.
Sorry to say but this could get worse as preg progreses. (I did) less room , slower digestion & relaxing hormones slow the whole process, so what ever works stick to it cause it'll prob. last til the end:o