Q & A archive—Chronic Constipation

Question: I have been having problems with chronic constipation for years now. I have tried a lot of different remedies, going to doctors etc. I exercise regularly and eat healthy, drink water but that still does not help me in going to the bathroom. I usually go every two weeks, if even that. Lately I have been gaining weight, I am not sure why. I am very depressed. Can you suggest something, maybe a good colon cleansing program out there? PLEASE HELP. I am desperate!

Answer: This is a rather complicated problem for which to offer a proper answer. I have seen several such cases over my practice career. One such case I can remember had what is called a megacolon (a colon larger and longer than usual). This required several weeks of strict diet made up mostly of raw vegetables and raw fruits with extra stewed prune (6 or 8 daily), a glass of prune juice daily, and also absolute avoidance of sugar and white flour foods and all cereals except brown rice. In some of these cases large doses of magnesium is necessary. In the case I am speaking of I started with three 400 mg. magnesium capsules at bedtime for several days and if no results were obtained gave a capsule or two in the mornings. When the bowels start to move the dose can be adjusted according to need. The bowels should eventually be regulated to move at least once very good every day. I cannot overemphasize the necessity for a good, natural food diet with the elimination of all refined foods and soft drinks.

Since you are gaining weight, I might suspect that you may need some thyroid. People who are hypothyroid have lots of trouble with constipation. You may need some personal help with this problem. I would suggest that you read my book first and if you still have a problem, I would be glad to help you in the office.

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