constipated

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Hi ladies...I have noticed lately that when I am constipated..which is often....my prolapse seems to sit lower. Also I can feel in the back around my rectum area...sorry...a bulge. And once I have a bowel movement the bulge is gone. I've tried many things to keep from getting constipated..not a lot works for me...Help...Thanks ...Marilu

There have been a lot of posts about constipation, and everyone seems to have a food that is helpful to them.

I have three essential ingredients to keeping myself from getting constipated: The first is drinking enought water - at least 8 glasses a day, and drinking thoughout the day, not alot all at once. The second is taking 2 Colace tablets every night. I wish I could get into detail about what a change those have made in my morning routine, but it would be way too much information for public knowledge. The third is taking Metamucil everynight - just about 1 1/2 heaping teaspoons. No one has the perfect diet, and there will always be days when you can't eat enough roughage, fruits, vegetables, etc., even though we all know fiber and roughage is so important. But by sticking with these three daily items, I have been able to stay regular, even when I'm on vacation!
Goldfinch

Thanks Goldfinch for your reply. I have tried the colace but not the metamucil. I appreciate your comments and will keep on trying....Marilu

I have tried eating 2 apples before bedtime and things have been alot easier the next morning. I haven't done it alot as I can find trying to eat the 2 apples before bed a bit of a chore. But on the odd occasion when I have done it it did seem to make a difference.

But like everyone else it all depends on what sort of things I have eaten. Today I had some maize snacks with the kids and everytime I eat those I seem to have real trouble the next day. Will see in the morning but have a feeling I will regret it!