dashofsunshine 875 Posted September 12, 2017 I run half marathons and exercise (running, lifting heavy weights) 6 days a week - drink 120 oz of Water daily - and still have bathroom trouble sadly it doesn't always help the way it should! So glad the Fiber is working for you - it's my go to! In my morning coffee and in a cup of tea before bed, usually. It's just a way of life now, but the trade off is worth it! I've also used Smooth Move tea many times when I was in a pickle and needed relief, but it gives me serious stomach pain/cramps, so it's a last resort for me these days, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allinforachange 25 Posted September 12, 2017 I'm two weeks out I have just been drinking Protein Shake n Gatorade/ Protein Water. But since I can't get enough liquids I'm dehydrated... this has led me to be constipated or idk if it's lack of Fiber or cuz I stopped my metformin but it's been a week & I want to know if I can strain ??? I've started chewable fiber & took two stool softeners today ! Still it seems STUCK just like my life. I feel like once I'm relieved I'm only gonna drink fiber over proteinDefinitely get your doctor's/nurse's advice but this is what mine had me do in that situation: 1) one tablespoon of milk of magnesia every hour for up to five hours 2) take a stool softener (I now take one daily before bed) 3) add benefiber (or similar) to my daily routine. I use the dissolvable powder in one of my bottles of water each day. 4) make sure you're drinking the amount of water they have told you to drink each day (my dr.'s requirement is 64 oz/day) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites