What should I eat to have regular bowel movements?
May 6th, 2009 | 
Author: Last Friday I had stomach cramps due to no bowel movement all week. After taking 2 laxatives Saturday evening, the next morning I had a major bowel movement, however, it is now Wednesday and I have had no bowel movement since. What's wrong with my digestive system?
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Tags: bowel movement, bowel movements, digestive system, last friday, laxatives, next morning, saturday evening, stomach cramps
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. You need to regulate your digestive tract. You can try Mona Vie-its a juice combination with acai berry as the primary ingredient. It is specifically for digestive problems and works very well. Take 2 ounces on an empty stomach twice a day-before breakfast and before dinner. After a few days , you will feel much better. If you find the Mona Vie is too pricey for you, you can get acai berry juice from Bolthouse in the natural juice section of the supermarket. Stay away from chemicals they will mask your symptoms but you will still have the problem.
Fiber. Fiber. Fiber.
Broccolli, whole grains, cereals (wheaties) you could also try a fiber supplement that you drink.
Fiber cereals constipate me. I find cabbage makes me go soft stools.
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It's hard to answer this question without details about your diet. Did you change your dietary habits in the last two weeks? What's different now? Are you under stress?
Generally I'd say you need more fiber. You should avoid laxatives because they work by weakening the bowel muscles.
Also, you should probably see a doctor soon.