Why do I feel constipated even when I am eating healthy food?

Hi @idontdrink

How are you today?

I am sorry to hear you having troubles with your digestion and being 'regular.' Thank you for feeling safe to share on Carenity, I am sure others have had similar experiences. Let me tag a few members who may be able to offer some advice or who might be able to share some of their stories.

@Bixa525 @JehaanM @DBDWilmington @hngo003 @rgaur0626 @Rileeb @Guptadharm @sweepsnut @Jarlem @gloriawilson.nutrition @nking1188 @MandyAR @Aineee @Jenny123 @Greg1c @Knit4snow @7empest @sumitk @Cookieli @Liverthecarebear @EmeraldIce @Dyction @kutzrobi @camping6090 @Dollfinn @Cortniep @bunyfofu69 @Myself @Padmavathy @SanLax

Do you ever experience constipation due to your condition? What do you do to regulate? Do you take any medication?

Take care everyone,

Lizzi

Good morning!

Try metamucil gummies, sugar free. I also take Senekot at night. Totally helps. I let mine go too long and ended up with bad hemroids and an emergency hemroidectomy. Not a fun recovery. Good luck!!!

I've had a similar experience. A while back, I switched to a healthier diet with lots of fibers and cut out the greasy stuff. But I still felt constipated and uncomfortable. I tried drinking more water and incorporating more [This content has been moderated by an administrator] , which helped a bit. It turned out that stress was a big factor for me, and making some lifestyle changes, like exercising more and practicing mindfulness, made a difference. Definitely see a doctor to rule out anything serious, but you might want to consider other factors like hydration, stress, and overall lifestyle too.