Can anyone give advice on SEVERE constipation?

I have severe constipation and have horrible cramps. I have been constipated for almost 2 years now and maybe once a week I have a very hurtful bowel movement. I know I am dehyrdrated but it helps when I am at work because I dont have to go to the bathroom as much because I have an overactive bladder. How can I remedy my constipation? And please dont say drink water because yes I have tried that it does nothing for me but make me pee every 15 minutes. And I know I need to see a doctor but I have to wait a week because all the stupid doctors in the area are so busy. Are there any natural ways to cure severe constipation? I went to the emergency room a few months ago due to severe cramps like the ones I am getting now and they did an x-ray on my stomach and said I am extremely dehyrdrated and gave me medication for it and it helps but about a week later, go figure I am constipated again and theres a limit on how long I can take this medicine so I dont become dependant on it. Btw I am 21.

i made a mistake on my question, when i went to the hospital and they did an x-ray they said I am extremely constipated not severe dehydrated

Hi There

The average american has one bowel movement every 2 days and almost everywhere else in the world is 30 minutes after eating! If toxins are sitting in the colon where are they suppose to go? They get in the blood and that is main reason we get illness and disease. We Americans eat so much food that is processed and has all types of chemicals in them. It's no wonder we lead the world in the most types of diseases known. Because we have them all!

To answer your question; the process is to get herbs that help give you regular bowel movements and that helps clean out the colon. You can do this effectively with a 5-10 day cleanse by eating organic fruits and vegetables (better yet juicing them) and using herbs to help clear the toxins. Do a colon cleanse 4-5 times a year to stay safe.

Here are a few websites that I recommend their plan. Id also be happy to give you more info. Ive done several cleanses over the years.

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Best of health to you

You serious?
Doesn't it lead to BO?

just drink lots of water..if you haven't crapped for 3 days or more, go to the doctor...

Yeah there are like very serious problems caused to this and you really need to see a regular doc.

Prune juice. Yeah, that'll get you regular and keep you regular.

1 - You can add fiber to your diet.
2 - Drink milk.
3 - Take a laxative - half or a quarter dosage, and work your way up until you're regulated. Or a stool softener.
4 - If that doesn't work, it may be time for "the big E" - that's an enema.

go back and have them check your *** for a tumor

Go to GNC or somewhere and buy flax seed. Then, add it to yor food.

good luck!

There are several gentle laxatives you can take, also adding the powdered fiber to a glass of water can help, too. I feel for you, sweetie, because I suffer from the same thing. It's not pleasant. I've had the best luck with Fleet's stool softner. Here are some suggestions from the web:

Changing your diet.
People who have chronic constipation will almost certainly need a change in diet. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet can help relieve chronic problems with constipation. Eating raw fruits and vegetables, brown wild rice, flaxseeds, bran and whole grain cereals will provide a good source of fiber.

Adding exercise.
It鈥檚 also important to increase the amount of activity you鈥檙e getting. Starting an exercise program can help regulate your bowels. Exercise can be as simple as taking a brisk 20 minute walk every morning of evening.

Keeping your body hydrated.
People who suffer from constipation are often dehydrated. Make sure to drink 6-8 glasses of purified water each day. Avoid tap water! Tap water can contain harmful chemicals, viruses and bacteria. I recommend adding raw organic apple cider vinegar to the water you drink. Organic apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a remedy for all sorts of health problems.

Check your medications.
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Be wary of laxatives.
Try to avoid over-the-counter laxatives. They are often very harsh on the large intestine and overuse can actually cause more problems with constipation. Laxatives can cause serious health problems such as diarrhea, bloating, dehydration and damage to the intestinal lining.

Herbal remedies.
Many herbal supplements are designed to aid in constipation. If you decide to try an herbal remedy, make sure that you talk with your physician first. Some herbal remedies interfere with prescription medications you may be taking. We suggest the following: Pure aloe vera, ginger, senna, yerba mate. The best is a concentrated green formula such as 鈥淧erfect Food OM鈥?manufactured by Garden of Life.

Improve your bowel habits.
Try to go the bathroom at the same time every day, after meals and as soon as you feel the urge. Give yourself enough time to go to the bathroom. Never, Never hold in a bowel movement.

Cleanse the colon weekly.
It may be a good idea to begin a colon-cleansing program every week that will help remove impacted feces from the large intestine. It鈥檚 best to participate in a program, such as using oxygen colon cleansers such as 鈥淥xy-Powder鈥? that is non-invasive and will not remove the good bacteria in the large intestine. Oxy-Powder will also deliver oxygen into your system. This is the secret used by the stars in Hollywood.

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eat lots of stuff that gives u diareya

What about over the counter medicines to make u go? I know there are also some teas out there that help with that as well. Fruits and veggies too. And being dehydrated is also really bad, so maybe there is something you can take for an overactive bladder cuz you really need to drink a lot.

Prune juice. Or here's a true story when my child was 2, everytime he ate pickles he immediately pooped. Try drinking pickle juice. If this doen't work go to a Gastroenterologist. Also certain foods will give you consipation BEEF is the main one.

water has alot to go with it... but i would say if you want to do it the natural way.... go buy lots of fruits and vegetables and stay away from cheese! that does it to me! only eat those things for like 3-5 days. or maybe some soup that is vegetable based.
if it doesn't get better you might what to consider having a second opinion! oh... try dried apricots,they seem to work good.....

u need to eat high fibre green vege everyday,some tapioca n sweet potato r also helpful 4 ur constipation.green apple n guava r also good 4 u.try to make a good habit to go toilet at the same time everyday,usually immediately before u take bath.it is dangerous to ve constipation 4 more than 2 days cos this w'd develop toxin in ur colon.n of course this toxin w'd become cancer in ur colon later.at least go toilet 4 big call of nature 2-3 times everyday is better to prevent constipation.
"prevention is better than cure".

good luck!

During chemotherapy, I experienced the same difficulty. Here is the quick 'n easy cure: flax seed and/or flax seed meal.

It costs less than $2 at the grocery store. Sprinkle some on your cereal or mix it with any recipe .. you can even mix it in water or milk or juice and drink it.

Normally, the recommended amount is a tablespoon or so .. I started with two and have pretty much stayed with it. You can take it without fear of side effects .. it is all natural and does not seem to have any interaction with other vitamins or medications.

It is simply flax.

If you buy the seed, you can get a little grinder and mix it as you need it; if you buy the flax seed meal, use as is.

Trust me on this one ... chemotherapy turned my once-athletic and finely-tuned body into .. well ... one that laughs at the thought of athletics and finely-tuned mechanisms. Flax is the one thing that I've found that evens out the score. Works beautifully and GENTLY, unlike laxatives. No cramps.

In two or three days, you'll be feeling like a million bucks.

OUCH!

Try eating an apple and drink some coffee. Do that the first thing in the morning and it will help to get things moving. In the afternoon, also drink chai latte, a venti (large) size. That will help too.