Senna for Constipation?

[StrawartS 2]

I did a search on Senna and Senekot, but nothing came up.

Since I really started losing weight by eating so much less, I have had some Constipation issues. I really never feel the urge to go anymore, I just try to go. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's just painful and I get little results.

I had been taking Dulcolax about once a week when I start to feel pain, but it really doesn't do much. I still never get the urge go go. My mom, a nurse, said I should start taking senna daily. Anybody have any experience with this?

[Dianechef 3]

Senna is found in Weight Loss Teas. There are all kinds of brands & different kinds. They work!! Sometimes a little too good. When I drink the tea at night I definately have the urge to "go" in the morning. :eekB: You have to be careful because sometimes it's more of an explosion. I wouldn't take it if you have someplace to be in the morning. It can be a little dangerous!!!! But yes, it works!!

[paula 4]

Strawart,

I use the Walmart brand Peri-Colace. Its a stool softner with laxative (Sennosides).

Not an immediate result, but a gentle one. When problems arise, Ill have about 3 with my morning coffee for about 3 days...

this usually gets me on the right track!

Happy Trails to you :biggrin1:

[Joy G 0]

I found that Easy Moves tea was good tasting and worked well. Just needed 1 cup a day for 2 evenings and all was well.

Joy

[StrawartS 2]

Thanks for your replies, everybody. My next question is a little more specific - does anybody take something EVERY DAY? I can always get myself to go without straining if I take a laxative, but I am having to take laxatives about once a week. I am looking to take something every day so I don't have to decide whether or not it's time to bring in the big guns again.

[diva 0]

Hi,

Not certain if you can do this every day but...if you eat or suck on some sugar free candy or Cookies or chocolate you will crap your brains out.

(Note the warning on the packages about it-if it doesn't have a warning-it won't work) Just a little hint from one of my friends who had a hysto and needed similiar relief.

[MelodyJ 0]

StrawartS--

My humble opinion is to take a stool softener on a daily basis....this gently draws Water from the bowel wall....a laxative forces the wall to contract and then your bowel becomes dependent on the laxative. Of course, Fiber is GREAT....prevents colon cancer and helps regulate your bowels. Of course, continue your lots of Water and exercise!! Lots of fiber!!! Start slow as you will start bloating and gassing.....

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -37lbs :eekB:

[Dragonwillow 0]

I have used colace (stool softner) and recnetly trying out chewable benefiber...so far so good.

[3loves 0]

StrawartS ~ This is driving me crazy :phanvan I can't seem to remember the stool softener I took after the birth of my second son. :eekB: I do recall that Colace didn't do the trick for me, so I remember the OB recommended something else. I know I bought it at Wal-Mart. Great help, huh? I do think Melody has a good point b/c I remember something being said from the OB along those lines.....a stool softener is better than a laxative. I'm going to do some research and check my hard drive to see if I saved an e-mail or such. I will be needing it myself. :rolleyes

[Penni60 45]

I have found that if I eat an apple every day it seems to keep me pretty regular and it is natural. Also, try 8oz of Prune juice every morning till you have that easy bowel movement then cut back as needed.

The more Water you drink the easier bowel movements are as well. So try to get in your 64 oz every day.

These seem to work for me. The apple really works great. Nice and soft but not diarrhea movements. I know I know TMI!! LOL!!