Denisemomof4 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 it has seriously backed up the plumbing. In a MAJOR way. I've been at this so long now that I hate to give it all up right when I think I'm seeing a real change in my symptoms! I've tried several online remedies. Can you tell me tried and true remedies that WORK that have no sugar or don't involve pills, unless natural? I'm in too much pain. :ohmy::ohmy::blushing::blushing::blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 You mentioned eating chia seeds. That has lots of fiber (what we used to call roughage) in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 You mentioned eating chia seeds. That has lots of fiber (what we used to call roughage) in it. it has done nothing to help me. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Miralax - one formulation is a powder you mix in a drink. It may be the kids formula, but it works - boy does it work. Be prepared for an onslaught. I don't know if it has sugar in it or not. Don't have any in the house right now so I can't check the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I use Konsul, per my GI doctor. Pretty sure it has no sugar in it. It's psyllium fiber, just in a different form than many of those other soluble fiber supplements. I feel for ya.... my iron supplements leave me right where you are... extraordinarily frustrating (and oh yeah, painful!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 We use Peter Gilliham's calm and enemas to unstop pipes here. Both are effective and not chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That diet really helps me too. I've gotten really good at enemas . :tongue_smilie: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 We use Peter Gilliham's calm and enemas to unstop pipes here. Both are effective and not chemicals. Oh, YES!! Works great here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Try soaking in a bath with epsom salts. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3treasures Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium or large doses of vit c until things move better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Chammomile tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Oh, YES!! Works great here as well. Totally. Natural Calm is the only thing I have found that works just right, is easy, and has no starched that feed the yeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That diet really helps me too. I've gotten really good at enemas . :tongue_smilie: :lol: They do get things flowing. I had a cat that needed enemas on a weekly basis. I'm really good at giving them to cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Miralax - one formulation is a powder you mix in a drink. It may be the kids formula, but it works - boy does it work. Be prepared for an onslaught. I don't know if it has sugar in it or not. Don't have any in the house right now so I can't check the label. No sugar listed on the label - just 17 grams of fiber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanyl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium or large doses of vit c until things move better. :iagree: Oh yeah... this will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Chew diet gum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez J Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium ;) This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Milk of Mag. I have heard great things about Smooth Move Tea, but never tried it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (icky gross warning!) - glycerine suppositories. (i can't believe i just typed that in public) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 it has seriously backed up the plumbing. In a MAJOR way. I've been at this so long now that I hate to give it all up right when I think I'm seeing a real change in my symptoms! I've tried several online remedies. Can you tell me tried and true remedies that WORK that have no sugar or don't involve pills, unless natural? I'm in too much pain. :ohmy::ohmy::blushing::blushing::blushing: Didn't read other posts, so I don't know whether this is new info.... but I can state from direct experience this tea helps. A friend recommended it when I was encountering similar problems from a cleanse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 it has seriously backed up the plumbing. In a MAJOR way. I've been at this so long now that I hate to give it all up right when I think I'm seeing a real change in my symptoms! I've tried several online remedies. Can you tell me tried and true remedies that WORK that have no sugar or don't involve pills, unless natural? I'm in too much pain. :ohmy::ohmy::blushing::blushing::blushing: Ground flax, quality probiotics, lots of fluids - tea can be good, yoga, gentle exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 When my son was using miralax the dr recommended drinking extra water daily. You can take more than the recommended amount but make sure you have enough fluids. Lots of walking helps as well. My great aunt swore that drinking a huge glass of ice cold water as soon as she woke up got her bowels moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium - 200 mg twice a day (total 400%). Get Magnesium citrate. Work like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium ;) Magnesium or large doses of vit c until things move better. Magnesium - 200 mg twice a day (total 400%). Get Magnesium citrate. Work like a charm. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 You've gotten some good advice about getting things moving. I'll just add my own experience with the candida diet--you MUST eat some veggies each and every time you eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 it has done nothing to help me. :sad: Have you tried Cascara Sagrada? Usually available in health food stores. As far as I know contains no chemicals/pharmaceuticals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium ;) Totally. Natural Calm is the only thing I have found that works just right, is easy, and has no starched that feed the yeast. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Magnesium - 200 mg twice a day (total 400%). Get Magnesium citrate. Work like a charm. Absolutely agree with this suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Denise, so sorry. This is the main reason why I really don't like the candida diet. It did this to my dh and much, much worse :confused:. He felt really good in some ways, but really bad in others. The best natural remedies for constipation are what others have mostly mentioned already: Exercise - particularly yoga and walking - many yoga poses directly target constipation Flaxseeds - I personally avoid flaxseeds since it raises bre@st estrogen levels Lots of water - but room temperature is much easier on the system Vitamin C is also helpful at higher doses Magnesium helps keep bowels regular by maintaining normal bowel muscle function. Magnesium helps restore good bowel tone and normal peristalsis – that alternating muscle relaxation and contraction in the intestines. For most people on a healthy diet, 400 mg of Magnesium daily should be sufficient. But for those who have symptoms of deficiency, such as constipation, more is recommended, but probably no more than 1200 mg. Add in more magnesium gradually. Your body knows how much it can handle according to how much your bowels can tolerate. The stools should feel soft, but not excessively loose. Take in divided doses and with meals to ensure optimal absorption – preferably more at night I have read that it’s preferable to not take magnesium at the same time as calcium. Others say that it’s fine. This is where I am confused. I think the former makes more sense. The most absorbable forms are: Magnesium Citrate Magnesium Glycinate - although you might want to avoid this one if you want to get your bowels to really move. Magnesium Taurate Magnesium Aspartate Magnesium Malate Magnesium Succinate Magnesium Fumirate Avoid: Magnesium Oxide Magnesium Carbonate Magnesium Gluconate Magnesium Sulfate These are not absorbed well and are the cheapest forms Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to Magnesium Glycinate. People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor's supervision. But my all-time favorite is this: Triphala – Take two to four 500 mg tablets just before bedtime. Triphala is a bowel-regulating formula. In Sanskrit, it means three fruits. The combination of the powdered fruits is a rich source of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, and immune-enhancing properties. Triphala treats the entire digestive system, helping with constipation, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, indigestion, bloating, and liver detoxification. Because it operates as a bowel tonic (helping to maintain proper function) rather than a laxative, it’s safe to take every day. Peela and I love it. :) The one I have linked is by Solaray. I'm sure many others are good also. Solaray is the one we've used and have had success with. Edited May 4, 2011 by Negin in Grenada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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