what is the most effective, radical solution to an extreme case of constipation? (no, not me ;?

Take two cascara sagrada (local health food store) capsules twice or three times a day with 16oz of prune juice. If that doesn't help after a couple of days, visit colonblow.com and try their product. If even that doesn't help, go to www.dr-schulze.com. If Dr. Schulze can't help, you're probably already dead.

I am surprised to see that your avatar is smiling, with all of that extreme constipation and all.

But..I am here to help. I would suggest that you have an evaluation by a physician to check to see if something is physically wrong with you. If the doctor finds that it is your diet that is causing it..I would suggest taking this constipation head on. Eat loads of shredded wheat type cereal, and a lot of fiber and roughage.

Good luck, and I wish you many happy and easy bowel movements in the coming immediate future.

Now...now ...

Do not be ashamed of your chronic constipated bowels.

You must be gentle with them by providing yourself a diet rich in roughage, such as steel-cut, whole wheat and whole oats with flax seed and fresh prunes.

Let this elixur of vegetarian relief flow through your colon along with colonics and warm enimas.

Your bowels will thank you for it.

Get better soon.

If you are in the process of an emergency, you might have to go to the bathroom even though it is painful. Then take the recommended amount of a laxative or stool softner.

I had that happen once and my doctor told me to go to the drug store and get a bottle of generic laxative and drink half the bottle (depending on what brand) Check with pharmacist and they can tell you what kind works best.

Magnesium will work - preferably magnesium citrate powder. It is called taking it to "bowel tolerance." There isn't anyone in the world for whom it will not move after reaching the right amount. Also, its safe.

My dad used to make and eat jalapenos and drink a glass of prune juice. Otherwise, if you'r of age, try a lager or pale ale beer.

Eat lots of prunes and drink plenty of water. Somethings bound to give.

dude, teas often make u constipated...u gotta stop drinking that, take laxatives..and drink warm apple juice..

Dulcolax will have you pooping in five minutes flat. And it will hurt, but not for long. Good luck.