how to relieve constipation?

I'd drink white grape juice but think apple and other juices help too - especially prune juice. Also moving around a lot like walking and walking.

Prunes or prune juice works well for me.

let me go at this from another angle.

how to prevent constipation...

Sorry, haven't figured that one out yet! It happens to me too sometimes and there is usually is no rhyme or reason to it for me. I guess when I do get that clogged feeling its because of something I ate.

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prune juice

Highly effective.

Another ages old highly effective treatment is Milk of Magnesia. However, it depletes potassium levels and should only be used under a Doctor's supervision.

For constipation go get yourself some sugar free candy or cookies, they have sorbital replacing the sugar and that is a known fact that you will be going to the toilet in 2 to 3 hrs maybe sooner. It will state in very small words at the bottom of the package" may cause
diareha" don't know how to spell it.

Tom, I haven't touched any immodium or metamucil in a good week, I'm flowing fine. Maybe start there?

LOL Gloria! Most people don't call it that anyhow.

Cut back on bread, pasta, rice and potatos and eat more fresh fruit. I find cherries particulary useful. Once you already are constipated you can try prune or grape juice.

every time i try to stop the imodium i start the spasms back up. right now im taking dilauded to get through the hard nights. it works like a charm but dont like opiates and they certainly dont help with constipation either. right now its a must though. ill taper once things settle a bit. i see my doc next week. whats the best pain med thats not an opiate?

Tramadol is not an opiate. It worked well for me before my surgeries but it doesn't help me much now. I'd give it a try if I were you. I take an antispasmodic called Dicyclomine, maybe that would help. I don't know it it or Tramadol slow things down or not.

I understand why you don't want to take Imodium, can you also drink some grape or prune juice to help with the constipation side?

I have always had constipation with my pouch. I take 2 teaspoons of epsom salts dissolved in water every morning.
It has been a life saver for me.