A member asked:

Take raisin bran every night to poop but now its not working and im constipated. but my stomach still feels the need to go. ive tried everything.. ?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Everything?: If you're not going regularly, you need more than Raisin Bran. Add psyllium husks (1 or 2 tablespoons) every day, plus lots of water. Magnesium to bowel tolerance (you can't OD on magnesium because it will give you diarrhea, stomach upset). Find a dose that works. Stimulants like prunes also will help. Have you checked your thyroid. Constipation is a common symptom of hypothyroidism.

Answered 6/14/2015

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