TMI Alert!! Constipation relief....

Prunes (in any form), peppermint tea, more laxatives.

I don't really suffer with constipation, but I find that strong coffee always gives me the sh1ts without fail. Maybe a good strong coffee might kick start it?

I always find that a Costa coffee makes me want to go! You got one of them near your office?

I second the Peppermint tea, or Diet Coke. Used to get this problem ALL the time. Are you sitting down at lot at work / home? I found it was worse if I sat down all day- was working in a call centre at the time. *shudder*

Superdrug constipation relief tablets are good (although they take 8 hours to kick in). Walking can help too - can you go for a long walk at lunchtime?

Hope you feel better soon!

I might go and get a costa in a while, I have just had a strong coffee (proper one, cafetiere) but although i am gugrling a bit its higher up, i think I'm just so packed out the laxatives are finding it hard getting through!

It bloody kills

just moving my body hurts!

Yeah I am sitting down, I have a desk job, prob doesnt help.

I think my friend has some peppermint tea I might give that a go.

Agouti it hurts to walk! I will try and wander around but I walked to the station this morning and it was agony! Feels like my insides are bouncing around.

Do try and move as much as you can, exercise does help to get things moving.

Yea I am trying OB, I have walked to the printer about 10 times...And im trying to sort of wiggle in my seat.

My stupid body. Grrr

I can totally sympathise, I'm constipated most of the time and sometimes I can go nearly a week without anything. The pain and sensation knocks you sick doesn't it.

Yea me too, but this is a lot more painful than normal. I am currently drinking peppermint tea.

I will keep you updated haha!

Ooh I feel your pain, I used to get really bad constipation. I have found generally that exercise and drinking plenty of fluids helps as a preventative measure, but I second the lots of strong coffee suggestion to get things moving now!

How about some freshly squeezed orange juice with some bits in?

I believe Milk of Magnesia can act as a laxative?

I am gona get some prunes at lunch time, I actually like them so its not a hardship. I will also get some fruit juice. Hopefully that will help.

Calfig helps.

Would it help if you massaged your tummy a bit? Might look random so you may have to slouch under desk?

Prunes! Nom.

I've tried but its really tender to touch and actually hurts if i press it.

Whats this ER?

Http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Seven-Seas-Califig-110ml_6677/

Thanks ER I will try that - prob when i get home though haha!

Its nearly lunch time but im scared to eat!

Last time I had this the doc told me to take lactulose...

Bisacodyl (dulcolax) is the strongest laxative you can buy over the counter. It takes a few hours to be effective, but is good. It can cause severe cramping abdo pains thought

I've already got cramps! I think that because I have prior issues I would rather go for more natural remedies but thanks. If all else fails I'll get that!

this is what I took when i was really ill as a kid. I can just buy it over the counter cant i?

In that case, liquorice is good!

Ok thanks!

So..I am trying

prunes

dried apricots

costa coffee

liquorice

calfig

lactulose

lets see how we go!!

Don't take them all at once you may end up pooping all day long!

Haha! chance would be a fine thing Becklarrr!

Douche!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douche

I am 100% NOT opening that link at work!!

I have got myself some prunes and calfig.

Ate a flat bread for lunch and I am feeling like there may be movement!!!