define constipation

[NettyJ]

Hi there, every week my cdc asked me if im constipated. Does this mean that I cant go at all or does it mean im finding it hard to go ? i always say no, as I do go, but (i dont mean to sound disgusting) its like little brown rabbit poops.

Im drinking 3-4 litres water a day.

Am i constipated.:jelous:

 

[Bad Jar]

I think as long as you're going, you're fine.

 

[furrysmudge]

er yes you are. Hard poo (especially rabbit dropping types) is constipation. Normal is smooth, wet 'normal' consistancy. More water hunnie and some help! xxxx

 

[Sunshine Singer]

Yep you are. I was constipated for 10 weeks and sometimes had to use senekot to help but didnt use it much. x

 

[white]

i have only been twice in one wk, its the 1st wk of cd am i too???

 

[NettyJ]

im constipated. officially.
senokot, anything else i can use without interfereing with weight loss please? is that why i feel bloated?

 

[Bad Jar]

i take a psyllium husk supplement which is supposed to help. apologies for earlier post, you learn something new every day!

 

[laurenrosalind]

man i wish i was constipated... it's been probably the worst experience of "the squitties"(ha) i think ive ever had. don't feel ill at all though! at least then it would warrant time off work- rubbish!

 

[NettyJ]

whats a psyllium husk supplement and where can i get it from ?

 

[Bad Jar]

Supermarkets dont really stock it, you'll need a health food store. It's a fibre supplement, is supposed to help you 'go'. Might be an idea to speak to your cdc to check you can take it. X

 

[imagisal]

I got my psyllium husk in powder form at Holland and Barret, (£11 for a biggish tub)I put a heaped tsp in with my shake mix before blending. Before i started using it I used Dulcolax every 3-4 days but it's powerful stuff and I got stomach cramps, but its a good emergency standby. The P husks keep things moving more naturally and they thicken the shakes so I feel more full.

 

[LizzMB]

i dont go at all naturally....now THAT'S constipation...i long for rabbit droppings! lol
xxx

 

[EllieMellie]

I go once a week if I am lucky!! I once got told that you can tell real constipation if your poo bounces - haven't actually tried that test though...lol. xx

 

[EllieMellie]

Constipation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nice little chart on here for you all!! x

 

[claira07]

lovely thanks xxx lol