So sick of having bowel movement problems

Im just wondering if anyone has found the right combination to make a bowel movement a 5 minute deal rather than a 30 minute deal.  I am currently taking the equate senna-s stool softener, and it's like it's a little too late to do the right now thing.  My problem is even though I take 3 pills daily of the ss, I find myself unable to get the deer scat, lol really what it looks like to make it come out.  It hurts SO BAD I literally have to convince myself I can do it.

I am not a health freak, nor do i care to become one, but somethings gotta give.  I figured what do i have to lose by sharing thoughts, etc. with mature adults.

Prunes can be an excellent source to get things moving but careful how many you eat at one time or you could have some real problems. Usually 5-6 prunes is enough for most people. There is a lot of OT choices out there you just have to find the one that works for you.

Take care........Susie

The best thing is to make sure you are getting plenty of fiber and water in your diet. When I say plenty I mean about twice the RDA for the fiber. In addition to the fiber helping keep you regular it also helps with absorption of both the nutirents you eat and also your oral meds. Yogurt with live cultures can also help in this area.

As far as a little help here and there good old "MOM" (milk of mag) works the best for me.

I use the Senna chocolate laxative it works fairly well but sometimes it's no enough so 2 x 5mg of bisacodyl must be used on top (harsh but does the trick)

Once people start taking meds on a regular basis, they have to adapt to a "new normal". It's not something doctors talk about much, but different systems in your body will react differently.

Also make sure you are drinking enough fluids. That can make a big difference. Though for me it's usually the second cup of coffee in the AM. Yogurt, the kind with active cultures on the label may help too. But if you are adding fiber, also known as nature's broom, plenty of water must accompany it, otherwise things can get impacted, and you certainly do not want that.

Plus some people just take longer than others. Add in certain meds, and this just makes more of a difference. I've never been a 5 minute guy. The house could be burning down around me and it's 15 minutes minimum without reading material. Been that way since I was a kid.

Be careful about sitting on the bowl too long, as this can cause sacral problems (It's really bad posture too if you have back problems) and hemorrhoids. I've heard of people blowing out a disk while straining too.