i've been having trouble going #2. i never go regularly. the only reason i go sometimes is because i've been told to eat fiber and i have been. i'm still not regular. i really want to start going to the bathroom like a normal person. i don't know what to do.
Myrrha answered Thursday January 22 2009, 5:10 am: take a regular fiber supplement(they have it in pills now), and try the yogurt Activa. It has cultures that help balance out your digestive system. [ Myrrha's advice column | Ask Myrrha A Question ]
kristamikele answered Wednesday January 21 2009, 12:14 am: Anything green, like salads. Apples, and all things made with them. Cereal, like Raisin Bran, or something else with dark flakes. Prune juice, but only a half a cup-that stuff can be potent. Avoid bananas. You may have an intolerance to milk, so try to lay off for a couple of days to see if it helps. It can be normal to go every other day instead of every day. The key is schedule. If there is no schedule, it can become and issue.
Sometimes the problem is that your #2 is too hard. There are very mild stool softeners that work wonders, and some may even be all natural. [ kristamikele's advice column | Ask kristamikele A Question ]
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