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Constipation Solutions

MiraLAX in coffee or tea daily

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 82% reported success sentiment_neutral 14% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 4% reported feeling worse

Prunes (dried or stewed)

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 72% reported success sentiment_neutral 28% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Ducolax

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 79% reported success sentiment_neutral 18% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 3% reported feeling worse

Senna glycoside (Sennoside or Senna)

OTC Meds

Brand names are Ex-Lax or Senokot

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 84% reported success sentiment_neutral 13% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 3% reported feeling worse

Exercise

Self-Management

Gentle exercise, along with stretching and strengthening

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 71% reported success sentiment_neutral 29% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Fruits

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 76% reported success sentiment_neutral 24% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Green vegetables

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Oatmeal (cooked)

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Magnesium intake/supplements

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Colace

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 74% reported success sentiment_neutral 26% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Drink a lot of water

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 88% reported success sentiment_neutral 12% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Prune juice

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 88% reported success sentiment_neutral 13% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Psyllium husk

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 77% reported success sentiment_neutral 15% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 8% reported feeling worse

Milk of magnesia

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Applesauce

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Activa yogurt

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 67% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Milk

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 17% reported feeling worse

Apples

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 20% reported success sentiment_neutral 40% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 40% reported feeling worse

Fleet enema

Other Remedies

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 20% reported feeling worse

Butternut Squash

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 20% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 20% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lactulose

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 20% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Sienna tea

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Aloe Capsules

OTC Meds

Ortho Molecular Super Aloe 250

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Manual disimpaction

Other Remedies

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Dried apricots daily

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Kiwi

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 67% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

linaclotide (Linzess)

Prescription

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 67% reported feeling worse

Grape juice

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Glycerin suppositories

Other Remedies

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solutions recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Popcorn

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Watermelon

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Benefiber in coffee

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Black licorice

Food & Beverages

Note that over-consumption of licorice may cause high blood pressure, low potassium, and edema. Check with your medical team first before trying this solution.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Pears

Food & Beverages

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Bran flakes cereal with craisins (works better than raisin bran)

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Drink bourbon

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Kefir

Food & Beverages

Fermented milk beverage that acts as a probiotic. It originated in the Caucasus mountains in West Asia.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Fiber One Cereal with fresh fruit

Food & Beverages

Fiber One Cereal with fresh fruit (blueberries...)

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Detox juice

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Fiber capsules or gummies

Supplement

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

RYZE Mushroom Coffee

Food & Beverages

Can reduce stress and inflammation. Can also increase kidney and digestive issues. Some claims may be valid, but many haven’t been proven in scientific studies.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Flaxseed or Linseed

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Olive Oil

Self-Management

Always get your doctor's approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Strong probiotics

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

I have tried this solution
sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse
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