Chronic Constipation of the over 65s

Fybogel. Take one sachet every evening in a glass of water. Gentle but effective

Thank you very much everyone.

NotSpaghetti

Have you had a bowel check-up?

OP said she’s seeing GP next week?

Do you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables?

Have you had a bowel check-up?

I have suffered from constipation for most of my life, I remember my mother soaking senna pods in water and having to drink it - yuk. In recent years I have found Inulin powder a great help, you can add it to drinks as it dissolves easily, it is dietary fibre from plants such as chicory. I also use Super Colon Cleanse capsules from Health Plus, they are more convenient than inulin. Avoid harsh laxatives.

I have been advised to use Laxido following some tests in the gastroenterolgy hosp dept. And drink more....although I do drink a lot.
Laxido does seem to help. One sachet a day. And being autumn I am eating victoria plums which are my favourite fruit. So they no doubt are helping.
But according to the consultant I spoke to constipation in the "elderly" is very common. I never used to think about my bowels. Too busy when working. But now I am aware of them a lot of the timr!!,

Buy a poop stool. Very cheap on Amazon and at Argos.

It puts your bowel in the optimum position for defecating.

I was sceptical but bought one recently - it really helps.

Google ‘poop stool’ or ‘toilet stool’ to find out more about them.

Should have added you need to get your doctors diagnosis.

Could you have IBS? You can help control it by diet.

Lactulose

Ask the doctor. When you do pass faeces what is the consistency? Look up Google to see pictures of faeces of different consistencies (formed -hard, formed -soft, paste, watery or runny) so you can tell the doctor .

Do you get the feeling of incomplete emptying? Is this why you have to pass faeces ten times a day?Tell the doctor if this is the case.


I suspect you are not drinking enough watery fluids but what do I know!

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