Cure Constipation

[joe.s-b]

How is constipation treated and relieved?

[charity-baker47]

I had same problem and was introduced to Forever Living Aloe Versa with cranberry. It expensive but really works! I had about two bottles and was sorted. I am now a distributor.My advice is find an agent. Cheaper stuff doesn't work

[tamborine]

Baked beans will getcha moving

[Peter Pedant]

I swear by 'movicol' polyethylene glycol

not ethylene glycol that is antifreeze and willl cure everything permanemly

[MargoTester]

All Bran red berry (or golden) crunch sorted me out! Very palatable too.

[woofgang]

Acute or chronic?

[Mosaic]

Eat a packet of all bran, and the world will fall out of your bottom

[Retrochic]

syrup of figs - 99p from boots .

[ladyalex]

Fybogel is very good. Gentle and very easy to take.

[ladyalex]

http://www.boots.com/en/Fybogel-Hi-Fibre-Orange-30-Sachets_25139/

[Mamyalynne]

Do you know why you are constipated? and are there any other symptoms?

[pastafreak]

You could also try abdominal massage. It's a very gentle technique that can really get things moving. Just Google "stomach massage to relieve constipation". There's a useful PDF from Guys Hospital in London along with videos that demonstrate the technique.

[ladyalex]

Good question, Mamya.
Really need more information before proceeding with over the counter/homely remedies.
Maybe joe.s-b should consult their pharmacist.

[Mamyalynne]

Just a thought, I agree with quite a few replies above but I do know why I am currently taking a laxative - due to being on an opiate painkiller.

[tamborine]

Of Lynne, am sorry to read that x

[silliemillie]

Lactaluse, works for me, available from all good chemists.

[toalisi]

Prunes never fail

[Hopkirk]

Yes, prunes keep things moving.

[joe.s-b]

Thank you Peter Pedant. I remember this from years ago and my phamacy arranged a call from my doctor with a prescription so all should be well. Thanks to all.