Debaucher

I have stuggled with it since I quit drinking. I was talking with a new guy who is having the same problem. I was wondering how common this is?

CarolD

I'd check with my doctor on this.
And...
Try following a healthy diet
Google for info.

Rob B

When I was drinking I was full of sh*t, everything seems ok now, honestly, I don't have experience with this and don't want to make light of a problem if it's a serious condition, my advice, prayer and prune juice and a visit with your Doctor, pronto.

reed

When I was drinking constantly, I was sh*tting constantly. The plumbing is okay now though. Maybe some fiber? Metamucil? Prayer sounds good-- like a good idea.

CAPTAINZING2000

Not a lot of info on your diet was given to us.

Fruit is essential, salads, cooked cabbage etc.

Pick-a-name

Just guessing here, but are you drinking enough water now?

best

I had a problem of not giving a crap before finding recovery *LOL*


Talk with your Dr.
Eat veggies and grains. Less red meat...

and depending upon your age...

Maybe look into a colonoscopy.
As we get past middle age, it is a good idea to have such a checkup.

miss communicat

try

water (not iced)
exercise
less protein and salt
tons of fresh stuff

and

more water

danielthree

Really, go with Metamucil. It's actually good for you, and really does work. And I have constipation REALLY bad because I'm on Methadone, and opiates leave you totally constipated....I have tried others like Dulcolax, but nothing works like Metamucil......

danielthree

"B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?"

I forced myself to stop drinking with no support group of any kind, I was an alcoholic. Three years later, no relapses, and I thank God I stopped killing myself, it was worse than awful. Now, I've just got to wean off benzos......

AndrewBeen

I go the metamucil route also. twice a day and you will be golden.

Debaucher

I eat 40+ grams of fiber a day
I drink 2x the recomended amount of water.
I excercise. Personally I think I need to get more magnesium when I eat calcium rich foods like dairy but that wasn't the question.


I didn't ask how to deal with constipation... I asked how common it is.

That being said I do appreciate you all taking the time to give me advice.

WLDKATZ

VERY!!!!!!


A question I asked often during the middle of my recovery due to the fact I was also Pregnant I had to know what was normal or not but yes talk to your doc I also found ALOT of stomache problems that I did not know I had!

Good Luck!

frstnm

dairy and other fatty foods will cause an issue as well

Tazman53

See a doctor!

I experienced slight constipation after I had been sober a few weeks, sobriety I have found in the long run has led to my drawers staying a lot cleaner!!! LOL

To rid myself of the constipation I simply ate a balanced diet. If it is bad see a doctor.

splashylanding

have you solved this problem? I haven't had an issue with it.

I do know that being diabetic can cause constipation.
you should consider seeing a doctor if the issue persist.

be sure to keep a list of other symptoms as well,
maybe dry mouth, frequent urination, exesive thirst, low energy,
what ever may be an issue for you at this time. prunes are a great
way to get relief along with milk of magnessia (MOM) ---
DIDN'T SAY i COULD SPELL BUT i TRY!

resentful wife

It is likely to be very common among A's. When every thing going in is liquid everthing going out is liquid. When you stop with the liquid diet and begin eating food that's good for you your body has to adjust, it's not used to the solid stuff. IMHO>
Linda