Since I have no shame, wanted to ask what non-laxative solutions you may have found to deal with frequent constipation. I happen to [censored] like a goose 2-3 times a day but I know someone who will go two weeks between episodes and reacts badly to OTC laxitives.

I recommended warm prune juice but you would think I was suggesting sulfuric acid by the response I got. Anyway, the usual fiber bars, fruit, etc. don’t work so I thought I would check with this group since I see a lot of posts that seem to indicate certain members are full of it.

Red wine, a whole bottle.

Coffee

2 weeks? Wow

Lots and lots of water regularly

here in the hospital, we use prune juice with a melted half stick of butter. Shocking how well it works.

My question is what meds cause such reactions? Miralax is pretty safe, and it just pulls water from the body and puts it into the colon. Sometimes we prep people for colonscopy this way. 550 g of miralax all at once is what GI docs order. But daily 17g (1 single packet) is enough to keep someone regular when dealing with the issues stated above. It can be bought over the counter.

Also, only having an episode that infrequent might mean there are some GI issues and may want to be checked. That is not normal at all. I have some seen some big big blockages in my lifetime as a nurse, some even requiring surgical removal. Don't let you friend get to that point.

Metamucil nightly before bed works pretty good for several people I know who want to stay regular. But if already bound up, not sure if it would be helpful. It's more for prevention.

Taco Bell and a mountain dew blast.

Taco Bell should do the trick. If that doesn't give him a case of the mudbutt nothing will!

Almonds, Raisin Bran, Apricots, Prunes, Grape Juice

Water and nuts

All-Sup's gut bomb
Prune Juice works for me

lots of water and raisin bran

Miralax

Add a snack every afternoon of 5 or 6 dried dates.