While I think wheelchairs advice is accurate, I might also suggest using mineral oil to aid in getting the hard stool out. Whenever I am really constipated and the mineral oil fails, I use two tablespoons of Golightly (can't remember the exact spelling) that my doctor prescribed for me to use. It does help soften hard stool. I, however, do not use it very often and I try to stick to natural devices as much as possible.
I have tried adopting the H.O.P.E. formula from a program I watched on PBS. I believe the acronym stands for high fiber, omega-3, probiotics, and enzymes. Quadius PS let's play nice everyone. No need to denigrate anyone. On 6/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My first thought is have you contacted your primary doctor and advised > him of your hard stool? If not, I'd consider calling them and let them > know. > > Also, as suggested by others... fresh fruit and veggies. Consider some of > those known fiber roughage in your diet. Nothing like a teaspoon of cod > liver oil too. > > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 6/3/2008 12:16:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi, > > Hoping some of you folks might be able to provide assistance. > Recently my stools have become very hard. I currently take > 2 over-the-counter stool softener capsules the night before > my routine which I do every other morning, every other day. > I also take two senna tablets the night before as well. > > But recently, they have become hard. Any thoughts on what > to try? > > Thanks so much! > > Paul J. - Healthy 44 year-old c5/6 complete > > > > > > ------------------------------ > Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" > on AOL > Food<http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002> > . >
