what does fiber do

I do not feel fully emptied and cleaned out after a bowel movement. Does anyone have an idea of what kind of constipation I have and what can be done to treat it?

Im already eating 25-35 grams per day of fiber, including a powdered supplement that you add to water, does it matter what form the fiber comes in?

Not easy to suggest anything given the very limited description given. The problem can be diet related, not enough water or fiber in his diet. There is also a possibility that something is blocking the intestine, I hope not, but noting in your limited post that would exclude that possibility. Has the dog been fed bones or is possible the dog may have eaten/swallowed some material that can not be digested?

Would like to know if you add any dietary fiber? Do you obtain fiber strictly through your diet and, if so, what foods do you eat? Do you feel it is beneficial or not? Truly looking forward to your opinions. Any discussion about the pros and cons would be most appreciated.

Hot baths will help loosen you up a bit. Also Fiber one brownies are amazing! Also special k protein bars (chocolate peanut butter) are yummy and give you extra fiber. You can't even taste the fiber in them. I eat 2 a day of each since I have diverticulitis. Drink plenty of water. When you are sitting on the toilet use a stool under your feet. That will give you a more natural squatting position. When we sit on a toilet we pinch a piece of our colon making it harder to poop.

I am a bit constipated. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can take or do? I’m try apple juice and it seems to help a little but, it’s not giving me the full effect I’m looking for.

yeah not even otc laxatives have helped me!! where do you get it from? like what section of the store?

Thanks for the remedies.

Agree with amberette. Also one word, fiber. I had stomach problems all my life and just eating fiber really help! Whole west bread, raisin bran (my fav) and yogurts will really help regulate your system. Warning, if your body isn't ussed to that much fiber it may cause life threatening, gas.

t. They say no laxatives so what can I do. I feel horrible going potty every two hrs to poo and nothing happens.

t mention WHAT you eat. Do you get enough protein from foods like chicken, turkey and fish? Do you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables to get enough fiber? Do you drink alcohol?

Im in the same boat, I'm 21 weeks and it was the same during my first pregnancy. I have been trying everything to no avail then last week I bought cherries from those ppl who sell them on corners and ate a few handfuls of them and a few hours later it was on and it was like everything that was backed up came out! I've been eating them everyday and its made a huge difference. Try them!

I have been instructed by my endo not to eat breakfast foods containing fiber until 4 hrs. after taking Synthroid. So far I have only come up with Egg Sub. Most foods do contain fiber. Any suggestions short of taking pill in the middle of the night?

Results of Epidermal Nerve Fiber Analysis = Right Calf nerve fiber density 1.3 and right lower thigh 1.0. Results of 2 hour glucose results following 12 hour fast = first draw was 120 mg/dl and second draw was 270 mg/dl.

Does anyone here has a hard time making a bowel movement? I don't know if this is normal or what but i haven't had any for about 5 days? Should i be concernd or what should i do? Since i'm only eatting bread for the couple of days. Please ladies let me know is any of you have gone through this?

Hello, First of all increase the fiber amount in your diet. The best natural sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables and eat slowly and chew you food well. You may even add bulk forming agents like salads, bananas etc or psyllium husk to your diet.Do not take any over the counter laxatives like Senna which can worsen the condition.

However, you do not need to have LD to get small fiber neuropathy. I have not had the punch biopsy, but I have a lot of (heat sensitive) paresthesias and am considering having it done. Good luck & take care.

I have severe bloating, as well as all the other things that come along with constipation. If I do a minor fast, does that help? Or will it make it worse?

Yes, I did get the disc and you are right - the Radiologist did do a poor job of reading the films. I stopped counting after I identified 7 lesions on just one "slice" of the study. I know that the report says " no TYPICAL Dawson's fingers", meaning, I suppose that finger-like lesions could be present but not look "typical", but a few of the lesions do appear ovoid and finger-like so it'll be interesting to see what the Neuro thinks.

There are two nerve fiber types in our body, large fiber and small fiber. With small fiber neuropathy (the very tiny nerves to our skin and sweat glands), the EMG/NCS is normal. Causes of small fiber neuropathy are similar to those of large fiber: diabetes is the most common, some vitamin deficiencies, certain protein abnormalities etc. However, more than a third of patients with small fiber neuropathy do not have a cause identified on blood work, which sounds to be the case in your case.

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