OP I think it would be helpful if you give some more info as to what is going on and what your teen's diet is like; what foods they can tolerate

Anonymous wrote:MiraLAX.

Um no. No one wants their kid taking daily miralax. That isn’t how it should be used

Fiber One gummies work well for maintenance.

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t they just eat whole grains and fruits and vegetables?

Please understand there is more to the story than I need to share and please just respond with helpful information rather than pointing out the obvious.

OP, please ignore these people, they are just jerks. Plenty of parents have dealt with the frustrations of constipation in a child. I would caution you to not let this go on too long without intervention of a pediatrician or gastro as the colon gets stretched out from constipation.

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t they just eat whole grains and fruits and vegetables?

Not OP. People like you are so ridiculous. It’s really none of your damn business, but I’ll try to educate you. IBD/IBS, neurological conditions, or a myriad of other reasons cause constipation. So, no, your suggestion doesn’t work. I’m sure OP never thought of it.

INULIN (Note - Not Insulin.)


INULIN is a natural fiber. Tasteless and colorless. It dissolves easily in water and liquids and you cannot tell that anything has been added.

- It is a natural fiber.
- It controls appetite
- Helps with bowel movements
- It stabalizes blood sugar
- A powerful prebiotic, it improves gut health.
- It helps in weightloss
- It is tasteless, colorless, odorless
- It disappears when dissolved in water.
- No sliminess or sludge. You do not know that it has been added to liquids.
- It helps to clear skin and pimples.

Start with 1/4 tsp a day and gradually build it up to 2 tsp a day. Do not take more than 2 tsp a day in divided doses.

Build up to 2 tsp, gradually. Also, must 1/4 tsp in a glass of water. It expands in the stomach, so you must not take it without adequate liquid.

Finally, until you start having good amount of poop easily, do not take more than 1/4 tsp a day. You may have previous scant poops and you must resolve that with adequate liquids.

Try magnesium. https://www.naturalvitality.com/

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t they just eat whole grains and fruits and vegetables?

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Anonymous wrote:Why can’t they just eat whole grains and fruits and vegetables?

Please understand there is more to the story than I need to share and please just respond with helpful information rather than pointing out the obvious.

Why can’t they just eat whole grains and fruits and vegetables?

Sugar free citucil it doesn't cause gas like metamucil does

MiraLAX.

Unflavored benefiber is a good bet. You can mix into anything. They also make fiber gummies that are pretty good

will they eat a prune? which is delicious and better than any? otherwise solimo (amazon brand) fiber gummies.

Can anyone recommend a fiber supplement that has worked for their teen, to maintain regularity?