Problem with constipation at 82.

[giddyup]

I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables but at 82 I'm finding my bowels just aren't regular any more. Sometimes it's 3 or 4 days between poops. If I take some of the powdered "Posh Medica" brand of high fibre for constipation it really cleans me out, but not sure if regular use of that kind of product is a good idea.

Appreciate any sensible suggestions to help with the problem.

 

[mahjongguy]

It's probably true that extended use of laxatives can have consequences. The better choice, if they work for you, is stool softeners (e.g. Fybogel).

 

Best I can tell from Shopee, Posh Medica sells several flavors of high-fibre powders.

Note: Have you tried eating ordinary bran flakes for breakfast? Add some fruit.

Note: Whatever you settle on, use no more than is necessary to get  the results you need. Too much fibre can actually make things worse.

Note: The classic is a glass every morning of prune juice. It is a laxative but at least it's natural. Del Monte brand is at TOPS. 

 

[giddyup]

9 minutes ago, mahjongguy said:

It's probably true that extended use of laxatives can have consequences. The better choice, if they work for you, is stool softeners (e.g. Fybogel).

 

Best I can tell from Shopee, Posh Medica sells several flavors of high-fibre powders.

Note: Have you tried eating ordinary bran flakes for breakfast? Add some fruit.

Note: Whatever you settle on, use no more than is necessary to get  the results you need. Too much fibre can actually make things worse.

Note: The classic is a glass every morning of prune juice. It is a laxative but at least it's natural. Del Monte brand is at TOPS. 

 

I've just ordered a kilo of dried prunes from Lazada. I do eat high fibre cereals like oat bran, Special K, porridge etc, all with a heap of mixed fresh fruit.

[sometime]

senokot laxative , just Google it

[brewsterbudgen]

Eat two whole unpeeled kiwi fruit every day.  Guaranteed to work.

[giddyup]

Just now, sometime said:

senokot laxative , just Google it

Like I said, laxatives are fine short term, but it's not good to use them too often. I'd rather try and get regular by using natural products daily.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Eat two whole unpeeled kiwi fruit every day.  Guaranteed to work.

OK thanks, worth a try.

[troy]

Fiber intake in important, but are you getting enough hydration? Living in the tropics when you're used to more temperate climates can dry you up without you noticing.

[ModdaPunk]

Sometimes you need to think out-of-the-box.

 

[giddyup]

9 minutes ago, ModdaPunk said:

Sometimes you need to think out-of-the-box.

 

You missed the part about sensible replies?

[ModdaPunk]

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

You missed the part about sensible replies?

 

I missed your sensible parts ?

...

What do you mean ?

[LosLobo]

3 hours ago, giddyup said:

I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables but at 82 I'm finding my bowels just aren't regular any more. Sometimes it's 3 or 4 days between poops. If I take some of the powdered "Posh Medica" brand of high fibre for constipation it really cleans me out, but not sure if regular use of that kind of product is a good idea.

Appreciate any sensible suggestions to help with the problem.

 

Holland papaya or ripe green papaya is very good.

Half a dragon fruit is the bomb.

Cut down on tea and coffee and at least two litres of water and exercise every day, at least a 30 minute walk.

A 'squatty potty' aka a foot stool that elevates the knees can be beneficial.
 

Edited 1 hour ago by LosLobo

[Gecko123]

Don't know if you have mobility issues, but exercise is key component for bowel regularity. Green tea for its soluble fiber might also be helpful.

[Moonlover]

2 hours ago, sometime said:

senokot laxative , just Google it

Works very well but should not be used regularly.

 

I use 'Hotta Plus' (ginger tea with 4,000mg of fiber), 2 or 3 cups a day is fine. 2 Weet Bix for breakfast is great and very effective.

 

Vistra DT Daily (fiber powder drink with 7,000mg of fiber also works well.

[transam]

Posh Medica fibre Tamarind, it will clear you out, give it time to work, do not go out further than your garden..........😲

 

https://shopee.co.th/POSH-Medica-Tamarind-Dietary-Supplement-with-High-Fiber-15000-mg.-พอช-ไฟเบอร์-มะขาม-15000-มก.-x-6-ซอง-กล่อง-i.153772007.19312265927

 

Watsons, Lazada sell it too......

 

Other than that, you can buy a salt water thingy that you insert and squeeze into your bum space, it works in about 60 seconds............😱

[novacova]

4 hours ago, giddyup said:

Appreciate any sensible suggestions to help with the problem.

Drink a lot of water and watermelon to help leak it out. 

[giddyup]

27 minutes ago, transam said:

Posh Medica fibre Tamarind, it will clear you out, give it time to work, do not go out further than your garden..........😲

 

https://shopee.co.th/POSH-Medica-Tamarind-Dietary-Supplement-with-High-Fiber-15000-mg.-พอช-ไฟเบอร์-มะขาม-15000-มก.-x-6-ซอง-กล่อง-i.153772007.19312265927

 

Watsons, Lazada sell it too......

 

Other than that, you can buy a salt water thingy that you insert and squeeze into your bum space, it works in about 60 seconds............😱

Posh Medica also sold at 7/11's. I found 1/2 the packet was more than enough for a major cleanout, in fact a couple of tablespoons would probably do the trick.

Edited 51 minutes ago by giddyup

[transam]

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Posh Medica also sold at 7/11's.

Probably, but a lot cheaper on Lazada......😉

Not that you will need much of it..........😲

 

I only used it once, about a month back, been OK ever since..🤗