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Judi - when I can't go, I increase my fiber supplements. Normally (if there is such a thing) I take 2 Fibercon with breakfast, 2 at lunchtime, and 3 at dinnertime. When I can't go, I increase to 4 at dinnertime and 3 at lunchtime. If this doesn't work, I tell my husband to call Roto-Rooter or else to start putting on his rubber gloves...
Aside from the joking (just trying to make you laugh), that does help and sometimes I have to do that for 2 or 3 days straight. I got C when I was in San Diego a few weeks ago and I didn't go from Tuesday to Friday. I just kept taking my fiber tablets and tried to eat more soluble fiber (breads, etc.) Finally, everything started to move. How long has it been for you??? Are you taking a fiber supplement? All the other supplements give me too much gas. Fibercon (generic at Wal-Mart) works best for me--no gas.
Using laxatives isn't too good if you use them a lot. Try to get your body used to the soluble fiber supplements. But you have to take them every day. I know it says Laxative on the container, but it's just a soluble fiber supplement and usually isn't harsh to your system.
Once you get straightened out, you won't feel as tho you're missing out. Just hang in there, toots. Things will get better.
Sharon
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Can you get this at the grocery store or do you have to go to a health food store? Can you order it online? I am not a hot tea drinker, and my mom and stepfather drink it and I thought I would try the fennel tea. I have peppermint tea but haven't tried it yet, I'm having more problems with gas/bloating.
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You can buy fennel seeds in bulk at a health food store, and brew them in a tea strainer. That's the cheapest way to go. You can also buy fennel tea in tea bags - check your grocery store or health food store for that.
I haven't seen fennel tea online, but I'm going to add bulk fennel to my website in the next few months. It's too hard for a lot of people to find in stores, and it's really the best thing for bloating/gas.
Best,
Heather
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