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Constipation

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PotterHead1985 · 11/08/2019 23:17

Had three lots of senna so far. No help. Belly is sore and bloated. Help!!

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CherrySocks · 11/08/2019 23:21

Drink a lot. Water, tea, juice. Tomorrow buy the bread with lots of seeds in. In general: Eat more fruit. Eat more vegetables. Go cheese-free for a few weeks.

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PotterHead1985 · 11/08/2019 23:25

Ooh cheese free is a new one on me!

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user764329056 · 11/08/2019 23:26

Prunes!

nocoolnamesleft · 12/08/2019 14:41

Senna just makes the guts push harder, it doesn't soften the poo to make it easier to come out. Most people need a poo softener. Generally reckoned that the best one is laxido (alternative brand movicol) which for adults can be bought over the counter at pharmacies.

Winter2019 · 12/08/2019 15:39

Milled linseed is really good (it's powder-like), salmon, tuna, loads of water - rather warm than cold

Winter2019 · 12/08/2019 15:39

And exactly - no cheese!

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PotterHead1985 · 12/08/2019 17:01

What's the deal with cheese?

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