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I usually mix a couple of spoonfuls of psyllium powder or husks into

a glass of water and then drink it down.

I'd also mix it with water and gulp it down.

The last time I was constipated I took a tbsp. of castor oil and ate a bowl of stewed prunes. I exploded within an hour. Now I know what works when nothing else does;-).

Gloria

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Suzi,

Perhaps even adding some additional oil, like olive to your fresh

salads. Even cooking some pasta and on plate add some olive oil. I

knew of a girl that didn't poop for quite some time and the pasta

was her answer.

Hope you get over the challenge quickly. Feel well.

hugs,

carolg

> >

> > Anyone try dandelion for constipation?

> > Apparently that is my newest problem.. lol... been drinking

fruit

> and veggie juices.. lots of water.. guess the lack of exercise,

> stress, poor sleep habits etc all have caught up with me due to

this

> surgery... Don't have any prunes on hand... have flaxseed,

> dandelion root, and other herbs... any suggestions.. pills are

hard

> to swallow so will be making a tea probably... I wasn't feeling

> that great today so I took a nap in my recliner.. woke up with

pain

> on the left side (front side and back) right below the breast or

bra

> line... Been pooping but it has been on the hard side... so I'm

> assuming this is what the problem is... Going up to make some

> dandelion tea unless someone has another idea..

> > Suzi

>

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Pasta will clog you up faster than bread. I would stay away from anything white to relieve constipation. No bread (even sprouted grains), no meats, no cheese, no milk, no salt, and no sugar.

Shari

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Got one down last nite...all I could manage to swallow.. and a couple spoonfuls of blackstrap molasses.. had a small soft bm this morning... pain has lessened a bit but still sthere.. am having a cup of dandelion and nettle tea with some raw honey this morning. <phoward@...> wrote: Suzi, What about the intestinal Cleanse #1 - works for me every time - I just pop a couple of capsules at night as needed. If you can't swallow capsules maybe empty them into a smoothy or something.

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I have some physillum powder... would this be best mixed in tea or put into capsules? Have not had ocassion to use it alone. Angie P <pooh_angie@...> wrote: FIBER FIBER FIBER!

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The only thing is with psyllium is if you don't get it down fast enough you'll have tea pudding!

I would just put it in water and slug it down.

Shari

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Thanks ... I can't remember the last time I had constipation... I just don't get it...until now.... this morning it has moved a bit lower in pain...more on the front sides so I must be doing something ... I'll be glad in another month I want to cleanse.... and get all the drugs etc out of my system... but am waiting till I'm stronger.. Suzideuteronomy2929 <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: Suzi,Since I have chronic diarrhea, I cannot readily identify with constipation. But I will keep you in our prayers and positive energy.If you do make the dandelion tea, make it good and strong. It will probably taste pretty yucky (I used it for my liver problems a few years back), so if you have some stevia or agave nectar, that would help.Sorry I am not of more help.

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Pasta??? I did add some oil to my green smoothie this morning. Thanks Carol.cgiambri <cgiambri@...> wrote: Suzi,Perhaps even adding some additional oil, like olive to your fresh salads. Even cooking some pasta and on plate add some olive oil. I knew of a girl that didn't poop for quite some time and the pasta was her answer. Hope you get over the challenge quickly. Feel well.hugs,carolg

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I agree Shari... SV <shavig@...> wrote: Pasta will clog you up faster than bread. I would stay away from anything white to relieve constipation. No bread (even sprouted grains), no meats, no cheese, no milk, no salt, and no sugar. Shari Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats

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Great, these days I'm not the fastest swallower.. lol.. so capsules are better... (if I can get them down)? Or maybe make a smoothie then it would be like pudding?SV <shavig@...> wrote: The only thing is with psyllium is if you don't get it down fast enough you'll have tea pudding! I would just put it in water and slug it down. Shari Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats

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Sure would be like pudding, just don't know if it would get too much like pudding and you wouldn't be able to swallow it after a bit.

Shari

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I usually mix a couple of spoonfuls of psyllium powder or husks into

a glass of water and then drink it down. If you let it set more than

a few minutes, it will thicken and, depending on how much powder to

how much water, will jell.

At 12:38 PM 2/15/2007, you wrote:

>Great, these days I'm not the fastest swallower.. lol.. so capsules

>are better... (if I can get them down)? Or maybe make a

>smoothie then it would be like pudding?

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ok I'm going to try capsules..SV <shavig@...> wrote: Sure would be like pudding, just don't know if it would get too much like pudding and you wouldn't be able to swallow it after a bit.

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ok maybe I'll try this before the capsules.. at this point (since last nite)... I've had 2 ic31 capsules, 4 spoons of blackstrap molasses, a cup of dandelion/nettle tea, a second cup (later) with dandelion and cornsilk, a mango, a couple glasses of water...and a half glass of green smoothie with some olive oil. oh and a plant enzyme this morning... Still got pain it shifts from front to back. Applied some heat.. don't have any flannel on hand (got the castor oil).. THIS SUCKS... (sorry)... now I know what you all complain about with constipation... like I said I had a small bm this morning.. softer... but nothing since.. suzi Landes <L@...> wrote: I usually mix a couple of spoonfuls of psyllium powder or husks into a glass of

water and then drink it down. If you let it set more than a few minutes, it will thicken and, depending on how much powder to how much water, will jell.

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Suzi, Physillium Powder works wonders and I honestly think it is the main thing in the intestinal cleanse that gets things moving. If you can find something to mix it in to drink then great. I do know some who just mix it in a little water and chug it down but I can't do that. try a little juice or a smoothie. The big thing with physillium is to drink lots and lots of water or it will clog you up more.

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Suzi -

You would be amazed to know just how general anesthesia slows down

the bowel processes, too. That could be a lot of your

problem. Could you also be dehydrated?

Something you might try, if you can raise your arms yet, is sit on

the toilet and raise your arms straight up, to lengthen out that

tranverse colon. This will always help if you are in the middle of a

bowel movement and just can't seem to get it all out (LOL). Grasping

one wrist with the other hand and stretching and pulling up at the

same time will also work.

At 02:11 PM 2/15/2007, you wrote:

>ok maybe I'll try this before the capsules..

>at this point (since last nite)... I've had 2 ic31 capsules, 4

>spoons of blackstrap molasses, a cup of dandelion/nettle tea, a

>second cup (later) with dandelion and cornsilk, a mango, a couple

>glasses of water...and a half glass of green smoothie with some

>olive oil. oh and a plant enzyme this morning... Still got pain it

>shifts from front to back. Applied some heat.. don't have any

>flannel on hand (got the castor oil).. THIS SUCKS... (sorry)...

>now I know what you all complain about with constipation... like I

>said I had a small bm this morning.. softer... but nothing since..

>suzi

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And putting your feet up on a small stool when you sit on the toilet. We

evolved squatting our bm's and to sit horizontally on the toilet is not

conducive to elimination.

What said about the anesthesia, too. And any narcotic drugs you may

be taking or have taken. They all slow down the bowels.

Sharyn

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You would be amazed to know just how general anesthesia slows down

the bowel processes, too. That could be a lot of your

problem.

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Suzi,

My other suggestion would be calling your chiropractor (or A chiro if

you don't have one) and asking about your pain. My reasoning is that

a lot of nerve roots and peripheral nerves were mostly likely bumped,

bruised, irritated and otherwised made cranky...so it could be

something along those lines. You could also do some research as to

which nerve roots (at which vertebral joint) control what types of

functions/organs. I just don't have our chart handy or i'd help.

Not that the chiro could help at this point of your recovery,

but....they may be able to answer some questions?

just a thought - i'm going to go dig up my spine/nerve chart

>

> Anyone try dandelion for constipation?

> Apparently that is my newest problem.. lol... been drinking fruit

and veggie juices.. lots of water.. guess the lack of exercise,

stress, poor sleep habits etc all have caught up with me due to this

surgery... Don't have any prunes on hand... have flaxseed,

dandelion

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But , wouldn't I have had this long before now? if it was nerves.. Anne <sarahlovell@...> wrote: Suzi,My other suggestion would be calling your chiropractor (or A chiro if you don't have one) and asking about your pain. My reasoning is that a lot of nerve roots and peripheral nerves were mostly likely bumped, bruised, irritated and otherwised made cranky...so it could be something along those lines. You could also do some research as to which nerve roots (at which vertebral joint) control what types of functions/organs. I just don't have our chart handy or i'd help. Not that the chiro could help at this point of your recovery, but....they may be able to answer some questions?just a thought - i'm going to go dig up my spine/nerve chart

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Not necessarily - i'm not a doctor but just from experience here...

The swelling can impede nerve transmission as well, holding back

signals, trapping them, forcing them through etc. I'm unsure of the

exact effects. I just know that my digestion has changed IMMENSELY

with regular chiro (and acupuncture - ooh..that might be an idea for

pain regulation for now too! especially after surgery recovery) Li8ke

I said I'm unsure of the exact effect that your surgery/swelling etc

has had on your nerves, but it's possible for sure. Just sort of

grabbing at straws for you, that's all.

maybe? just thoughts

Suzi,

>

> My other suggestion would be calling your chiropractor (or A chiro

if

> you don't have one) and asking about your pain. My reasoning is

that

> a lot of nerve roots and peripheral nerves were mostly likely

bumped,

> bruised, irritated and otherwised made cranky...so it could be

> something along those lines. You could also do some research as to

> which nerve roots (at which vertebral joint) control what types of

> functions/organs. I just don't have our chart handy or i'd help.

> Not that the chiro could help at this point of your recovery,

> but....they may be able to answer some questions?

>

> just a thought - i'm going to go dig up my spine/nerve chart

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

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>

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Sorry it took so long Suzi I have either

been in class or at work (yes I got a job at the school clinic YAY). There are

some good organic baby foods around, why not find some fig, prune, or plum and

have yourself a little baby dessert party. Easy to swallow and will soften

stool.

Just a thought *hugs* Janet

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Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007

10:30 AM

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Subject: Re:

Re: Constipation

Thanks ... I can't remember the last time I had constipation...

I just don't get it...until now.... this morning it has moved a bit lower in

pain...more on the front sides so I must be doing something ... I'll be

glad in another month I want to cleanse.... and get all the drugs etc out of my

system... but am waiting till I'm stronger..

Suzi

deuteronomy2929

<deuteronomy2929 > wrote:

Suzi,

Since I have chronic diarrhea, I cannot readily identify with

constipation. But I will keep you in our prayers and positive energy.

If you do make the dandelion tea, make it good and strong. It will

probably taste pretty yucky (I used it for my liver problems a few

years back), so if you have some stevia or agave nectar, that would

help.

Sorry I am not of more help. :-(

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Suzi, you might try this one more thing;

This is an ancient practice from the East, but it has worked for me for years

when I eat too much cheese or milk and become constipated. Follow this

lymeric..(?) while you sit on the commode:

" If you want to crap and crap with ease,

Put your elbows on your knees,

In your hands put your chin,

Let a fort and then begin! "

Relax and give it a bit of time, perhaps rocking back and forth and gently

massaging the palms of your hands, especially at the inside base of the thumb,

and the front of the wrists, and a bit up the front of the arm about 2 or 3

inches, remaining totally relaxed all the while except perhaps for some gentle

rocking motion. Have patience. Unless the blockage is really rock hard, it will

usually get the bowel tract stimulated.

This is a form of accu-pessure I thik.. see 's post beblow. I agree with

her that the nerves can be involved in this problem.

granny lee

---- Anne <sarahlovell@...> wrote:

> Not necessarily - i'm not a doctor but just from experience here...

>

> The swelling can impede nerve transmission as well, holding back

> signals, trapping them, forcing them through etc. I'm unsure of the

> exact effects. I just know that my digestion has changed IMMENSELY

> with regular chiro (and acupuncture - ooh..that might be an idea for

> pain regulation for now too! especially after surgery recovery) Li8ke

> I said I'm unsure of the exact effect that your surgery/swelling etc

> has had on your nerves, but it's possible for sure. Just sort of

> grabbing at straws for you, that's all.

>

> maybe? just thoughts

>

>

>

> Suzi,

> >

> > My other suggestion would be calling your chiropractor (or A chiro

> if

> > you don't have one) and asking about your pain. My reasoning is

> that

> > a lot of nerve roots and peripheral nerves were mostly likely

> bumped,

> > bruised, irritated and otherwised made cranky...so it could be

> > something along those lines. You could also do some research as to

> > which nerve roots (at which vertebral joint) control what types of

> > functions/organs. I just don't have our chart handy or i'd help.

> > Not that the chiro could help at this point of your recovery,

> > but....they may be able to answer some questions?

> >

> > just a thought - i'm going to go dig up my spine/nerve chart

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels

> > in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit.

> >

>

>

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Lee, Done similar to that... tonite I had another bm... not alot.. soft.... I'm really beginingto think that maybe this is a muscle or rib or something.. with all I've done I should be really crapping... lol. Suzileehen@... wrote: Suzi, you might try this one more thing; This is an ancient practice from the East, but it has worked for me for years when I eat too much cheese or milk and become constipated. Follow this lymeric..(?) while you sit on the commode:"If you want to crap and crap with ease,Put your elbows on your knees,In your hands put your chin,Let a fort and then begin!" Relax and give it a bit of time, perhaps rocking back and forth and gently massaging the palms of your hands, especially at the inside base of the thumb, and the front of the wrists, and a bit up the

front of the arm about 2 or 3 inches, remaining totally relaxed all the while except perhaps for some gentle rocking motion. Have patience. Unless the blockage is really rock hard, it will usually get the bowel tract stimulated. This is a form of accu-pessure I thik.. see 's post beblow. I agree with her that the nerves can be involved in this problem.granny lee

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Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote:

>

... guess the lack of exercise, stress, poor sleep habits etc all

have caught up with me due to this surgery... I wasn't feeling that

great today so I took a nap in my recliner..

=========================================

I hope you're feeling better today. I hadn't heard about your surgery

-- well since I haven't been here for awhile, but I really hope you're

doing better.