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Some survey questions for those of you with weak/sensitive digestive systems. You can even skip over some questions and vote on them later, and/or discuss details in the Discussion Area.

Update: I note that many survey participants seem to have focused excessively on the benefits of liquids & fiber. Note that the Life Extension Foundation advises that fiber is not the solution for everyone, (see - L.E.F. RE: FIBER). I also read an article by a specialist who maintained that drinking excess liquid is just redundant as it exits through the urine. As for my own experience - I'd agree that excessive liquid is redundant, but still, lots of WARM water throughout the day, especially first thing in morning, relieves constipation.

For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has helped your constipation the BEST?
fudge grahams, brownies, choco-chip cookies, hot-sweet cocoa, & the like
sweetened food
fiber/bran products
alot of WARM liquids
sweet liquids
liquids mixed with fiber
liquids mixed with fiber and sugar/honey
food lubricated with oil, mayo, gels
warm liquids with warm meals
avoiding too much iron
Metamucil or Citrucel type product
x-lax
other over-the-counter product (may be discussed in discussion area)
other food product (may be discussed in discussion area)
Combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
Magnesium Citrate (pill or liquid)
For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has helped your constipation the NEXT BEST?
fudge grahams, brownies, choco-chip cookies, hot-sweet cocoa & the like
sweetened food
fiber/bran products
alot of WARM liquids
sweet liquids
liquids mixed with fiber
liquids mixed with fiber and sugar/honey
food lubricated with oil, mayo, gels
warm liquids with warm meals
avoiding too much iron
Metamucil or Citrucel type product
x-lax
other over-the-counter product (may be discussed in discussion area)
other food product (may be discussed in discussion area)
Combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
Magnesium Citrate (pill or liquid)
For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has helped your constipation the NEXT BEST?
fudge grahams, brownies, choco-chip cookies, hot-sweet cocoa & the like
sweetened food
fiber/bran products
alot of WARM liquids
sweet liquids
liquids mixed with fiber
liquids mixed with fiber and sugar/honey
food lubricated with oil, mayo, gels
warm liquids with warm meals
avoiding too much iron
Metamucil or Citrucel type product
x-lax
other over-the-counter product (may be discussed in discussion area)
other food product (may be discussed in discussion area)
Combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
Magnesium Citrate (pill or liquid)
For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has caused you the WORST constipation?
dry foods such as nuts, non-creamy calcium, dry chicken, crackers, bread, toast
stuff causing air pockets (i.e. chewing gum, bubble gum, carbonated drinks
stress, nervousness, pressure
foods containing iron
lack of enough sweets in diet
lack of enough liquid and fiber in diet
lack of enough liquids/lubricants in diet
lack of chocolate products in diet
over-the-counter or prescription pills/medicine
other (may be discussed in discussion area)
combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has been your NEXT-WORST offender?
dry foods such as nuts, non-creamy calcium, dry chicken, crackers, bread, toast
stuff causing air pockets (i.e. chewing gum, bubble gum, carbonated drinks
stress, nervousness, pressure
foods containing iron
lack of enough sweets in diet
lack of enough liquid and fiber in diet
lack of enough liquids/lubricants in diet
lack of chocolate products in diet
over-the-counter or prescription pills/medicine
other (may be discussed in discussion area)
combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
For those of you with weak, sensitive digestive systems, what has been your NEXT-WORST offender?
dry foods such as nuts, non-creamy calcium, dry chicken, crackers, bread, toast
stuff causing air pockets (i.e. chewing gum, bubble gum, carbonated drinks
stress, nervousness, pressure
foods containing iron
lack of enough sweets in diet
lack of enough liquid and fiber in diet
lack of enough liquids/lubricants in diet
lack of chocolate products in diet
over-the-counter or prescription pills/medicine
other (may be discussed in discussion area)
combination of one or more of the above (may be discussed in discussion area)
This poll was created on 2001-07-30 18:00:06 by No Mail