Best methods of relieving constipation please

[curly~sue]

Hello!

It's been six days and no wind or even a stirring. I have never been constipated in my life before. Does anyone know the best sure-fire way (no prunes!) to get things moving ? I am so bloated and have a big family meal tomorrow.

Thank you in advance, c~S

[puddicat]

And if that doesnt work its Enema time lol!!!!

[dustypuss]

big bag of licorice ( forget the all sorts ) wait three hours clear path to toilet and take large tin of air freshener with you :-)

[Jugglering]

If you go to your pharmacist, you will be able to buy some glycerin suppositories - these are known as osmotic laxatives. You wet the end, insert (ahem in the appropriate channel) and they draw liquid out of your buttocks into that particular channel. They take about 15 mins to work.....

[elaine33]

suppositries from Boots will work for immediate relief, and I find chickpeas Tinned mushed up into a sort of hummos will get things moving in about 24 hours

[windmill1]

madras curry

[Jugglering]

lol Windmill.... - trouble is, that may take a little while and then lead to a ring of fire.....

[windmill1]

does not stay in my stomach long and i love curry

[devil99]

a doctor i work with recommended going to holland & barratt and buying fruit cubes, i get constipated sometimes, these really work they are about a �5 for a small bag and �10 for a large bag, you only need small bag!!!

[Eve]

Lactulose is good and black coffee as well, as strong as you can manage.

[pephill]

Take 2 acidopholus at each meal. You can find them in the grocers or better yet a health food store. 2-3 billion active enzymes that your body produces normally but get sidetracked by things like antibiotics, medication, illness. So the supplements keep them on track and provide you with a healthy colon. They are like pac-men in your colon with their only mission to mash up the mess and move it along.