Hi Rebecca,
I have the same problem every once in a while. I use an overnight laxative like Correctol. Even the Walmart brand works good. I will usually take them if I know I don't have to be anywhere the next morning. I usually take 2 of those wonderful little pink pills and it does the trick.

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I get this problem too. I try to use laxative sparingly because of all the warnings about becoming dependent on them freak me out, but sometimes you just need a good flush to your system. Sometimes the works get jammed up with diet changes. If you're overly concerned you can talk to a doctor but it's not really a big thing. Like I said, diet changes and all.

I have this issue ALL the time, but I think it may be for different reasons than yours. Before my lifestyle change, I would go once a day pretty much like clockwork. Now, I only go once every 3-4 days. There are no issues with going (I don't feel like I am constipated), I think I have less waste my body needs to get rid of? I am actually considering talking to my doctor about it since I don't really know.

I eat 90% vegetables & fruit though, so I am all about fiber. Protein makes up 9.5% of the rest of what I eat, and very very little in the way of grains (maybe 2 servings a week, if that).

I have taken laxatives twice in the last 3 months because I was going on 5-6 days without going. On both occasions, there was not a spectacular evacuation or anything... it was completely normal.

I think what I am getting at here is that I agree with Cakegirl27... I think changes in our diets must change our digestion. If you feel OK, and you are going (and not having issues when you do go) I bet you are fine. But if you are worried, or feel ill in any way, talk to your doctor as there might be something else going on.

thanks guys I will look into the overnight lax. =) thanks for not making this awkward for me!! You are awesome.

On occasion I use a tea called Body Balance Dieter Tea made by Lee. I use it very sparingly!

It contains: Senna leaves, Blackberry leaves, Orange peel, Chicory root and Licorice Root.

It works every time.

I hope you feel better!

Oh you can also try the natural way: 2 servings of prune juice. My husband swears by it!

You may also want to look into the products that soften stool to make it easier to "slide out" rather then a stimulant that MAKES you go...

This was something I was also going to suggest but I was running out the door and cut my post short. The overnight laxatives work if you really need to get it out where as the stool softener helps over a longer period of time.