I hate prune juice. HELP ME!

I can't take it. So constipated and gassy today. My belly is hard as a rock and I'm so bloated and uncomfortable.

I can't stand prune juice, it makes me gag. Please send me any other suggestions you can think of to help things "move along". I'm willing to consider anything at this point.

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I hear ya w/this. Its really difficult because for me, it makes me cranky and just so uncomfortable and frustrated.

I had IBS (w/constipation) before this pregnancy so its only gotten worse now, since I cant take my usual medication (zelnorm). I eat lots of fiber (like 2-3 fruits throughout the day..always a banana and an apple) I also eat oatmeal almost every morning. Lately I've been making an effort to eat that Activa yogurt every day. I have also been taking 2 collace every night (well, most nights, some days if I go #2 I don't take it that night b/c I really don't like to take it everyday just cuz you never know if its good for the baby). I still don't go every day but I'd say I go a little bit every other or every 2 days. It is much better than not doing anything at all. I don't avoid any foods that are supposed to be constipating (apparently bread?) b/c I love them too much!! So for now, I just deal, but try the yogurt and the collace. They have a mixed berry flavored activa that is pretty good. I like the prune one too, but not sure if you will! I even mix that w/my plain oatmeal and its pretty yummy...plus you don't have to add any sugar to the oats.

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I also wanted to add that I have that benefiber flavorless powder and I try to add that to whatever I can (my oats!, or even soup or plain yogurt). You can't taste it at all. Metamucil also makes fiber rich cookies/crackers (found in the same isle as the metamucil in the drug store)...and they are pretty good.

ETA: and lots of water helps me a great deal (even if it does make you pee even more!)

Message edited 3/8/2007 5:28:24 PM.

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I haven't tried it yet- but Sunsweet makes a juice called Plum Smart that has the same amount of fiber as prune juice. It looks a lot more appetizing than prune juice.

Fiber One cereal has also helped me, and fairly quickly.

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Def up your fiber slowly! Too much fiber too fast and if your body isn't used to it will make you more gassy.

I would take some colace and in the meantime to help prevent constipation in the future. Benefiber is awesome I take some everyday, up your fruits, whole grains, veggies and limit sugar and breads.

Caffeine/coffee/soda can make consitpation worse, try to avoid them.

WATER WATER WATER, lots of water to keep it soft and the fiber to keep it moving

I know it stinks.

Prune Juice/Plum juice..all ewwwww to me! I like prunes, but prune juice makes me throw up.

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I took colace daily, every night, when I was pregnant - my doctor recommended it.

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Plum Smart plum juice works really well! Try it! It's sweet but much better tasting than prune juice If you take it and then follow it with some hot lemon water or tea, you will get very fast results!

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Dried fruit - its nice and sweet too - dates, apricots, apples... yummy too!

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I couldn't drink prune juice either. I ate dried prunes and they did the same thing.

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You can try apple juice. The best is if you can make it yourself at home with a juicer. Fresh apple juice works like wonder.

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I used to eat 2 Fiber Choice tablets a day and had no problems (and I was animic and had to take extra iron which makes you more constipated)

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Posted by Mrs. Patticakes

Plum Smart plum juice works really well! Try it! It's sweet but much better tasting than prune juice If you take it and then follow it with some hot lemon water or tea, you will get very fast results!