Advice re constipation

[Zozozela]

Hi, I am starting again tomorrow on the total solution plan. I can get in to the diet ok but usually by day 5 I haven't been to the loo and end up coming off the diet so I can get my system moving again. It really does become agonisingly painful.

So, the adviceI need does anyone know of a gentle laxative that I could take every few days to prevent it getting bad. I was wondering whether fybrogel is OK with this diet as I know it is gentle - I don't want anything too purging. I will drink more water than recommended to help me but that didn't work last time.

Thanks, wish me luck!

 

[lockdownweightloss]

Hi there Zozoela, I've just started Exante this week and also had this problem, though I wasn't in pain. I used some Dulcolax overnight capsules to get myself going (and be warned it is VERY effective) and then have started taking psyllium husks from Holland and Barrett, 2 capsules 3 times a day, and it seems to have sorted the problem. Hope that helps.

 

[Bean An Tí]

I found a cap of duclolax always helped me.
Or if all else fails I cook mushrooms as they don't agree with me so always clear me out

 

[bubblebabeuk]

I add half a teaspoon of psyllium husk powder to each pack. Doesnt affect the flavour and combats the constipation issue.

It was recommended by a cambridge consultant I think years ago, they even sold it in tubs labelled fiber. Much cheaper in amazon and the same darn stuff.

It's also worth bearing in mind that there isn't a large amount going in, so less will come out if you know what I mean. You might not be as regular as you were.

I find the pysillum husk makes me go every day.

 

[La Follia]

Joining in a bit late here, but adding extra fibre has got to be better and safer than laxatives. The psyllium husk is good, but I use inulin as well, that helps with feeling less hungry too. To be used with caution until you get accustomed to it!

 

[AliGal]

I got a kilo of inulin for a recipe. Now I'm low carb I was wondering how to use it as it's good for good gut bacteria. So II'll be using it for a little sweetness. Apparently it's also good for yeast recipes. Too much - and my gut disagrees!