Embarrassing: Camping & Constipated

Similar situation in reverse green green grass. My bloke was in a similar position on holiday once. I went right off him for weeks.

entertaining story

perhaps

went on romantic weekend with fiance ate oysters in fish market

spent ALL weekend puking up in en suite bathroom

our first weekend away

needless to say marriage didn't end well

I enjoyed a large kiwi last week. Delicious, healthy and the best regulator I've ever eaten. Better than prunes, figs, coffee et al.

Plenty of chocolate may do the trick.. The buttermilk ought to make a good lubricant!
Although you can have too much of a good thing.
But once things get moving, you can adjust the does to one that suits

Well the perforated bowel that could result from that DIY procedure would certainly take your mind off the constipation!

Another remedy is an enema. A friend of mine once advised unscrewing the shower head and um, inserting the end of the hose with the tap on warm with low pressure. He swore by it. Can't say I tried it to give a personal recommendation, but he was a nurse so must have known what he was talking about!

Argh! My bowels have decided that they are going on strike this weekend (fortunately at home) and I can't poo!

The boredom and frustration of sitting on the toilet for ages and still nothing comes out!

Liquorice all sorts are a natural remedy good luck

MissA

There's a sequel to that.

Here I sit, mean and artful.
Paid a penny, did a cart full.

My mum used to say about public toilets

Here I sit broken hearted
Paid a penny
And only farted

You could start by sitting on the loo.
It's a good place to sit and ponder

Me neither

I choose not to comment on the above because, to be honest, I wouldn't know where to start

Aaaargh!!!!!!
Well, my quote didn't quite work.
Hopefully nobody has noticed...

DannyRae

I was referring to this.

"Of course I’ve been constipated, had to use toilets at shops, work, festivals, at other people’s houses; what I can’t understand is the embarrassment people (or actually, usually women) feel at performing a natural function.
Setting an alarm to go to the toilet early before anyone else is up; not having a pee, never mind the other, if anyone is in an adjoining cubicle; not wanting to use a friend’s toilet - frankly ridiculous (unless a mental health issue are at play)
Rant over."



Yesterday 19:40rachb2020

Just in response to Agranbytheendofthesummer - I completely get what you mean and I know it seems weird but unfortunately it's due to pelvic floor dysfunction that some people (such as me) have. sad

When you try to go to the toilet you can't relax your bottom muscles and actually end up clenching, closing the 'opening' and pushing against a closed bottom. Unsurprisingly you can't go to the toilet properly! You

It's not such an issue at home where it is easier to relax - but I have a small rectocele as well that causes chronic constipation so my toilet trips take a long time and a lot of frustration! blush

Yesterday 22:08therustyfairy

Similar pelvic problems, one tablespoon of olive oil every day (not at night) followed by a drink or something to take the taste away
(1 tablespoon oil = 125 calories)

Today 00:23Bigred18

Oh Rach, I've been reading this from the other side of the world and feel for you. I've had similar problems. However, I recently saw a bladder physio about my pelvic floor. What she did advise was when sitting for a poop to rest your feet on a small stool - I use a child's step. That works by straightening out the bit inside the backside, making pooping easier ! Hope that makes sense, because it definitely works for me. Good luck.

Today 08:35DanniRae

MissAdventure - how strange that you think that people are 'ranting' about other people's bowel problems. I think that this thread is the kindest and most helpful thread that I have followed in a very long while.

Today 08:56sarahcyn

Rachb2020 looking at your complex needs, I do recommend the Squatty Potty. I think it would really help with your pelvic floor etc issues.
This is the nice slimline version. It kicks back under the toilet bowl neatly.

www.stressnomore.co.uk/squattypotty-slim-with-teak-finish-11111.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qzOmrK46wIVzgiICR1_RgrnEAQYASABEgLGDPD_BwE

I assume you’ve talked to a specialist pelvic floor physio?

Today 09:17tanith

This would do the same thing and very very much cheaper

www.argos.co.uk/product/4885317

Today 09:18tanith

Sorry the link won’t work but it’s a childs toilet step for £3.99

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Sorry the link won’t work but it’s a childs toilet step for £3.99

This would do the same thing and very very much cheaper

www.argos.co.uk/product/4885317

Rachb2020 looking at your complex needs, I do recommend the Squatty Potty. I think it would really help with your pelvic floor etc issues.
This is the nice slimline version. It kicks back under the toilet bowl neatly.

www.stressnomore.co.uk/squattypotty-slim-with-teak-finish-11111.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qzOmrK46wIVzgiICR1_RgrnEAQYASABEgLGDPD_BwE

I assume you’ve talked to a specialist pelvic floor physio?

MissAdventure - how strange that you think that people are 'ranting' about other people's bowel problems. I think that this thread is the kindest and most helpful thread that I have followed in a very long while.

Oh Rach, I've been reading this from the other side of the world and feel for you. I've had similar problems. However, I recently saw a bladder physio about my pelvic floor. What she did advise was when sitting for a poop to rest your feet on a small stool - I use a child's step. That works by straightening out the bit inside the backside, making pooping easier ! Hope that makes sense, because it definitely works for me. Good luck.

Similar pelvic problems, one tablespoon of olive oil every day (not at night) followed by a drink or something to take the taste away
(1 tablespoon oil = 125 calories)

Just in response to Agranbytheendofthesummer - I completely get what you mean and I know it seems weird but unfortunately it's due to pelvic floor dysfunction that some people (such as me) have.

When you try to go to the toilet you can't relax your bottom muscles and actually end up clenching, closing the 'opening' and pushing against a closed bottom. Unsurprisingly you can't go to the toilet properly! You feel like straining but that just tightens your bottom even more.

It's not such an issue at home where it is easier to relax - but I have a small rectocele as well that causes chronic constipation so my toilet trips take a long time and a lot of frustration!

Why on earth does anyone feel the need to rant about other peoples bowels?