Bowel movement issue? Please advise.

[Anonymous]

I eat a lot of foods with a lot of fiber. However, when I go, sometimes it doesn't come out cleanly. There's just that little bit in the end that's difficult to eliminate. When this happens, I try to relax and contract in intervals, and eventually it eliminates, although this could take up to five minutes.

On a few occasions, it doesn't come out at all when I go at that time, so I have to be a little constipated. I'll eliminate it the next time I go, but I would rather get rid of it all during one sitting. Any advice?

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+1 y

Thanks, I stay hydrated but need to exercise regularly. I have fiber capsules but don't take them on a regular basis. I'll have to remember to do so.

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+1 y

Thanks for all your helpful tips. Yesterday I made sure I stayed hydrated and ate fiber-rich foods. I also took my fiber capsule.


I just tried the squatting position. I'm in the U.S. with a modern toilet, so I propped my feet on a laundry basket and leaned forward to achieve this simulated/make-shift squat position. IT REALLY WORKED! It eliminated so quickly, easily and completely!

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+1 y

I'm going to get either the squatty potty stool link or the health step link

[Gogators2011]

Even though foods you eat have fiber does not mean Heath bowel movements. I suggest a fiber pill and plenty of water. First try after every meal drink 16oz of room temp water. About 2 reg bottles Then drink 8 oz of water untill your bowel movement Room temp water makes your body feel full faster plus it will help move things along faster. It works I kickbox and have to keep things moving inside me fast due to weight management to avoid drastic weight cuts. Plenty of water after eating will speed your bowels up and help with things coming out in one setting. If this does not help then move on to adding fiber pills and water treat I listed.

[Anonymous]

Try squatting. Sound difficult but's almost as easy as sitting. If you can't do that on the toilet, get a high footstool to bring your legs up to your stomach.

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[Asker]

I wasn't aware of that, so I'm going to try it. Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

[kaylaS91]

Fiber can't always guarantee full and clean bowel movements, at least not for everyone. make sure you're drinking at least one full glass of water with each meal as well as between meals. Excercising also helps speed up and make any digestion much 'cleaner'.

[Anonymous]

Fiber does not suit everyone. People say "fiber fiber" but I found, the more meat I ate, the better my digestion worked, even though everyone says meat is bad for it. If I eat too much fiber, it seems to get stuck no matter how much water I drink.

[palek]

Quit eatin nuts and hay, God's tryin to tell ya something. But if it happens again try bouncing real hard on the seat, or maybe you could get to it with a wooden spoon.

[palek]

I've got both the Squatty Potty and the Health Step and neigther one is worth a crap (seriously). I fanally just switched to a diet of Taco Bell refried beans and everything is flowing nicely. It also looks exactly the same coming out as it did going in!

[Asker]

Lol, I appreciate all the humor

[palek]

; - )

[Anonymous]

Are you chronically dehydrated? That's my only guess... but I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on tv.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I always drink water when I am eating, sometimes up to 2 glasses. First, it helps to

wash the food down to the stomach and 2nd it acts as a small laxative. Fiber needs liquid !