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Hey chat, what's your best solution to constipation?
I'm assuming this is cosmically linked to the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles on offense (they can't get AJ "Brown" into the "endzone" for a "touchdown"), but getting the iggles' offense in gear isn't really in my purview, so I'm gonna need something more personal.
I first noticed it right before flying, so maybe it was psychological, though it might have started earlier and I just didn't notice it? It started before I flew to Green Bay two weeks ago, when I tried to make sure I emptied out before heading to the airport, only to find that I could not. Typically, first thing in the morning I wake up and drink an espresso and immediately go to the bathroom. But for two weeks now I either haven't at all, or barely manage anything.
I've tried miralax to soften stools, and that had some positive effect, but I don't think the issue is solved. I tried suppositories, which got something out, but my bowel movements haven't returned to normal yet. Everything is small and soft, rather than large and firm.
Do I need to do something more drastic and mechanical like an enema? Is it more of a diet and lifestyle thing? My diet isn't perfect in general, but there wasn't any changes leading into this.
Some causes (usually it is one or more of these):
-You are older and your body sucks now (and did not before).
-You are dehydrated.
-You don't move your body enough.
-Your diet doesn't have enough fiber.
-You are fat.
-Your bowel habits suck in some other way that is catching up with you (like holding things in too long, you might need a squatty potty, etc.).
-Weirder stuff like psychiatric stuff, hormones.
-Serious medical conditions (may be worth getting stuff checked).
-Other substances that impact bowels. Too much or too little caffeine (or withdrawal from the same).
Usually common sense adjustments for these things will help. See a doctor. Only after that is it worth something like PEG, Senna, etc.
Usual high fiber stuff like Metamucil, Prunes, Fiber soda whatever.... all of this is sustainable.
Also important to get this addressed early to rule out serious conditions, and perhaps to prevent things like hemorrhoids, fissures, diverticulitis.
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