possible connection with bad constipation and too tight restricion??

Crishell · 02-21-2008, 09:02 AM

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this? I tend to stay constipated alot. This past weekend was worse than ever. I usually take a Correctol pill every couple of days if I have not had a BM. This weekend I decided to skip the Correctol because I was going out of town and did not want to have to worry about bathroom stops along the way for that. Bad decision. At any rate, I noticed by Sunday that foods were going down a little slower than usual and by Monday not even yogurt and apple sauce would stay down. It has been almost 6 weeks since my last fill so I figured it was not due to that. I am not having sinus or cold issues (I have noticed that I get increased restriction with that). I took a Correctol Sunday night and Monday. After they worked, my too tight restriction went away. Any one ever noticed this happening to them or am I just a fluke??

**Jack** · 02-21-2008, 09:54 AM

There are a host of possible causes for constipation. The simplest yet surprisingly common cause, is lack of adequate water intake, and inadequate non-soluble fiber. If I don't get my regular dose of the Holy Shredded Wheat and plenty of water, I get bound up too.