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I prefer regular foods that help with constipation, not meds.

UPDATE: I forced the shit out somehow

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[–] ViridianNott@lemmy.world 37 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Try not pooping for 3 days. This tricks your body into no longer being constipated

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That's what got me constipated in the first place.

[–] ditherwither@lemmy.world 37 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Yo, didn't notice it was the same person

This is hilarious

[–] NewWorldOverHere@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

The profile picture is super memorable to me, for some reason.

[–] BloodyFable@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

WHERE'S THE EXPLANATION OF YOUR SIN.

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago
[–] ChanchoManco@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So I'm going to assume the no poop mission was a success.

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

It sure was. The resulting constipation was hell though.

[–] hyveltjuven@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So are we going to get an explanation on the 3 poopless days?

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Sorry but I really can't 🥲

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I managed to force the shit out somehow thanks everyone.

[–] rkk@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I am happy for your achievement. Well done!

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I love these posts. But Imma be pissed off if we find out mizu is Gallowboob or some fucker like that from reddit.

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

mizu is what

[–] EuroNutellaMan@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So you gave yourself constipation in order to not poop for 3 days... can you tellbus what you were doing now?

[–] ThatGirlKylie@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I’m so confused on this dudes post history. Intentionally clearing himself out and giving himself constipation but with access to toilets and an air conditioned tent??

This is either the biggest shitpost ever or some kind of evacuation fetish.

Shits crazy.

[–] rarkgrames@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I’m utterly convinced at this point this dude is pranking us HARD. 🤣

[–] jerrimu@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I take kratom, an herb with opioid properties so I deal with this a lot. Prunes and other dried fruits have sugar alcohols, which work for a lot of people, coffee is ok. I take magnesium and fuller supplements, so try bananas and oatmeal if you wanna do this with just food.

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Idk if that's available in my area but I'll try to look for it. Thanks.

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

I'll just say that there's a reason for the old people eating prunes stereotype.

[–] jugalator@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Long walks and much water. Also try eating prunes.

[–] PoodleDoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

This is the way. Oatmeal or anything with high fiber will help as well.

However prunes or are really where it's at.

[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Thanks for concluding the saga for us @mizu, it's been a wild ride.

[–] Bishma@social.fossware.space 5 points 2 years ago

The classic way I know of is a large black coffee and a bran muffin. If you can manage to get stuck in traffic about an hour after you eat, it increases the odds of it working.

[–] DarraignTheSane@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Prune juice, coffee, and any spicy foods.

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks a lot imma try them all at once

[–] Chetzemoka@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

You joke, but old school nurses do just that: mix prune juice, coffee, and milk of magnesia. They call this combo "The Bomb" lol: https://drslusher.com/constipation-remedy-or-the-bomb/

I'm more inclined to tell you that while I appreciate your commitment to a natural remedy, Miralax (polyethylene glycol powder) is the most effective remedy in my personal experience as a nurse. For what it's worth.

[–] ReCursing@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

You could try the mathematician's approach and work it out with a pencil!

(but yes, an enema and fibrebare the correct answers

[–] stevexley@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My wife swears by dried apricots. Make sure you are in a well ventilated, prefeably unpopulated space as you are going to produce some gas that will make your eyes water.

[–] Madrigal@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Also figs, dates, prunes - anything with a lot of sorbitol or fructans, which have a known laxative effect.

[–] Peruvian_Skies@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Anything with lots of fiber, especially darker leaves like kale. The less cooked, the better. But a warm enema can also help a lot in a dire situation.

[–] I_Miss_Daniel@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

I've heard this one before.

If you're a mathematician, work it out with a pencil.

[–] Periwinkledot@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Let me introduce you to my girl here. 😁 Acupressure Points For Constipation

[–] smokinjoe@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Psyllium husk.

Not the most pleasant thing to mix with water, but god damn that poopy powder is incredible. It should be part of everyone's daily habit, it's so good for you.

[–] indetermin8@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Personally, I've found binge drinking to be the most fun way to clear yourself out.

After that, lots of greasy foods will grease up your insides.

[–] lolreconlol@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Miralax! Works for my toddler. 😂

[–] AntOnARant@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] rkk@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

prune juice XD trust me

"It may be used as a dietary supplement to act as a laxative. " /wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prune_juice

[–] mizu6079@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I'm gonna try to find it in the store when I go out. Thanks.

[–] JasSmith@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

The advice is good but also consider going for a hard run. That usually helps me. There is a lot of data to suggest healthy digestion requires regular movement and particularly exercise.

[–] CorneliusChungus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Arby's. Makes Taco Bell shits weak mild in comparison.

[–] Fleppensteijn@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago
[–] the_wise_man@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Real answer: Saline enema. Laxatives (prune juice), stimulants (coffee), and opioids (kratom) might help in some cases (actually probably not the opioids, those are likely to make it worse), but if your constipation is really severe and you want immediate relief then an enema is the way to go. You can pickup prefilled enema kits at most drug stores.

[–] FixedFun@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I sadly had an enema, I hated it but it did make me feel better, now I just have IBS

[–] Teriyakiboy98@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Really hot peanuts help, look up your closest Indian grocery store they usually have the nuclear stuff.

[–] T156@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Xylitol, one of the common substitutes for sugar in sugar-free lollies has a laxative effect, so you might be able to munch on a pack of sugar-free gummies and shotgun it out your backside.

Whether your toilet will be in a usable state afterwards is another story altogether.

[–] GilbertGarfield@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I drank a heap of apple juice a couple of times I needed to. That helps me. Either that or cider.

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