Bit embarrassing to ask but...any cures for constipation apart from laxatives?

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AKO	A big jug of unfiltered organic apple juice. Just chug it and you'll be ready to go in no time. For future prevention, take Metamucil each morning. The bonus of the Metamucil is that the fiber will help you feel fuller, help reduce the absorption of fat and all in all help you drop a couple of pounds and feel better. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gothic girl	There is only one guaranteed solution to this problem, a well proven remedy which has worked for centuries - it never fails! Even the most stubborn cases of this unfortunate and embarrassing condition have responded superbly and sometimes spectacularly, upon the administration of a small glass of castor Oil. Believe me, the results will quite astonish you. No need for any fibre, prunes, vegetables of any kind, water, coffee or that foul narcotic, Nicotine. Good luck... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

creamfeather	buy a box of golden linseeds from a health food shop. I put one teaspoon of them on my weetabix every morning. Take every day and you will have no more problems. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Newgran	Prunes, fresh orange juice, bran, porridge, anything which has fibre in it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

graeme b	Well prunes and bran are all well and good but its not going to shift that hard crap you have in there now, its just going to get stuck behind whats stuck and cause you some pain. Get a Glycerin supository and leave it in for as long as directed then watch the fireworks. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

suzy cue	eat two weetabix everymorning and u wont have any problems if you dont like weetabix eat a pear each day Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr Frank	A high clear fluid intake, plenty of fibre ( a bowl of wheatabix a day) plus plenty of fresh fruit will all help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I luv E's	Drink plenty of water, and eat lots of fiber like apples, grapes, prunes, etc. They also supplementary fiber out called Miralax now. It used to be prescribed, but now they sell it over the counter. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Barking mad	Out of date pork pies, then have a week off work and sit down. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nutsack	oxy powder, it's not a laxative http://www.oxyhealth.co.uk/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=38 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

idler22	I always find exercise helps. Eating lots of fruit and other foods high in fibre should help. I also find that a really strong cup of coffee and a roll-up cigarette works wonders... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Papi C	eat some bananas then go for a walk or run! problem solved. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fader's Girl	very strong mints!! packs and packs of them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jude	YES, you should never use laxatives in the long term. Make sure your diet has plenty of fibre; prunes, bran, orange juice with the fibre still in. Also, drink plenty of water. If things don't improve go and see your doctor, there's no need to be embarrassed they've seen / heard it all before! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Renee	HI, Drinking plenty of water will help!! Rx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

andrew g	Big bowls of muesli or similar, loads of pasta with just tomato sauce and olive oil, plus lots of water. In bed, lie on your back and raise your stomach up for 10 seconds then let it flop back down. Repeat this for 10-15 times. The following morning, potter about on your feet for 15-20 minutes while getting some coffee and fruit juice down, then grab the morning paper and cancel all appointments for the day ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OohErMissus	Don't take laxatives. Make sure you have plenty of fruit, vegetables and fibre, but above all, drink plenty of water (3pts daily) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OliveRuth	bran muffins..raisins..dried apricots...prunes...lots and lots fiber...lots of veggies/whole grains...and tons of water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dragon.Force	Yes: Drink lots of water. Eat loads of prunes. Eat loads of fruit. Bran Flakes for breakfast every day Should work it out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♫ Melody♫	You need to eat fibre. Some foods containing fibre are cereals, fuits that you eat with the skin, bran, oats, etc. Fibre helps constipation because it attracts water to the bowels. Therefore also ensure that you drink enough fluids (preferably water or fruit juice) Fruits such as papaya(paw-paw) mangoes and other soft fruits help too. Prunes help as well. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

floridaman39us	You need more fiber in your diet. Try eating more fruits, vegetables, and oatmeal. Oat Bran is high in fiber. You can also get some Metamucil to drink. Add more fiber to the diet. It will help prevent colon cancer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Baldyman	Pears are good.Along with bran cereal, figs, prunes, apple juice, and avoid dairy products as they have a bining effect. Drink plenty of water, and eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Brains bitter usually works for me with a good hot curry.Lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Willy B	For immediate relief, try a Glycerin Suppository. Glycerin is non-medicinal. It works by "melting" inside your anus and lubricating the region. Obviously this helps things pass. You can develop a dependency on these, just as you can with laxatives, so use only when necessary. More fibre in your diet is the solution for the long term. Also, for digestive health, eat yogurt with active bacteria. Hope this helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

happy girl	Try these: 1. drink hot water... lots of it as hot as you can as many mugs as you can! 2. pure orange juice with bits 3 .cashew nuts..... yes really 4. massage your lower tummy area firmly You should "go" soon!! Good luck x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

weezyb	liquorice is good, or figs, or prunes, or stuff yourself with a whole bunch of grapes. I recommend the liquorice though, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lenpol7	Eat Bran and Oats, and plenty of vegetable matter. Take plenty of exercise, particularly walking. Both 'WORK WONDERS ON THE SYSTEM'. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Moofie's Mom	Yeah! Try dried apricots and lots of water, or oranges and lots of water! Believe me the dried apricots work VERY well!! You should have seen me sprinting across Sainsbury's car park one day when I had eaten a load - just got to the loo in time!! Sorry if that was a little too graphic for you!! LOL!! Hope this helps! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

murkglider	eat prunes, like 4 a day or drink prune juice. also drink more water daily. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

susie x ♥♥♥	Bran flakes for breakfast always does it for me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jadeybaby	bran and orange juice! good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cosmicvoyager	There's really no need to feel embarrassed, sometimes sh*t happens........and sometimes it doesn't ! My favourites are prunes, as mentioned above, which you can eat dried as a snacky kind of thing, or, faster moving is to stew ( simmer ) them for a while in water, or prune juice, if you can get it. Works like a treat. If it's an emergency situation then a couple of tablespoons of Epsom salts will do the trick, but don't venture too far from home for 24 hours, as it will probably do a 'system dump' on you, to coin a phrase ! Andrews liver salts will do the same but less dramatically, two of the little sachets in a glass of water, remember to drink it while it's still fizzing, the lemon flavour is nicer, I think. That's it from me, good luck, and I hope that all goes well. ;-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No