Vinci
Shonda---I'm your constipation-twin! I've had the same problem pretty consistantly for 4 yrs! I've been to gastroenterologists, and internists. I've been hospitalized for 24 hours of what the nurses call "sugar-and-baking-soda-bombs" (2/3 cup baking soda, 2/3 cup white sugar, dissolved & stirred into 3 cups ALMOST hot water---in an enema "bucket") and have done them at home. Mag citrate is high in sodium and causes the intestines to draw and obsorb all the H20 it can from your body tissues. Since our bodies are mostly H2O it causes a temporary bad situation in the name of "relief" from another bad situation. Consistant use only makes things worse in many directions, as do enemas of any kind. Do you eat a lot of prepared, and restraunt foods? They're chock-full of yeast nutrients and brewers yeast derivitives under many different names--that wreak havoc on our bodies in the excess amounts we're consuming in prepared foods. Along with all the varieties of sodiums added. Dairy products, white breads, and starchy carbs like rice, potatoes, chips, crackers etc,and sugary foods are all constipating. Do you use the hormone progesterone in any form? It's documented to cause the stomach muscles to relax and cause a backup.(Journal of American Medical Assn. article). Soy slows down metabolism, and can also be constipating, especially if you've already got problems---no-matter what they say--it's NOT for everyone. I've Found a doctor who's finally helping---w/ all the above info. & all over-counter stuff--- naturals! I take a milk-free acidopholus capsule, and a Chlorella capsule every AM before breakfast, and PM before bed. I carry a 3x5 plastic box full of Similase digestive enzymes, AminoFuel tablets, and Betaine HCL w/ Pepsin capsules everywhere I go---and take 2 each, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with lots of H20. "Clock-work" !!! I'm a new woman! And I LOVE my new Dr. for it---NO MORE enemas. These are all things you will find at your health store---but STAY AWAY FROM LICORiCE, and LICORiCE in teas or other preparations that the health store folks try to get you to use!!! Licorice is a plant form of cortisone and will throw your whole metabolism off in a dangerous way. I HOPE you find this message---good luck--