is it okay ti use a laxative once a week?
483674
Yes, if you need it. That certainly isn't excessive. My doctor said I could use a mild one two or three times a week.
943554
If you aren't going to use them, why ask? I didn't get cramps and I didn't sit on the toilet all day. If I'm feeling bad enough, I will stay home, either before or after taking a laxative. Not every situation is the same.
548229
There is nothing especially right or wrong about most anything we do, as long as we do not hurt ourselves or another.  Know that almost the entire male population does this, so there is no problem, if that is the way we are made, and it is.  Moderation is the key.  One side note, the more you use it, like exercise, it keeps working, so this is good for health overall.  Soap is not especially good because it dries skin.  Better, consider Johnson's baby oil.  The number of times a guy does this varies among everyone, and a guy does it more some times and less other times.  That is the way it is.  You cannot do it too much, or too little.  You will do this whenever it is right for you.  No two of us are the same, so what is 3 times a week or one guy, might be 3 times a day for another or once a month for another.  There is a wide variety here, and all of this is normal.
222310
hi.....actually thats not true.....its the otherway round....due to constipation one gets hemorhoids.....and then it becomes a vicious cycle.....so the best way to get rid of both of them is to use some kind of liquid laxative....like...looze (a very common laxative)....\n\nregards.
720049
I have IBS and I do a Castor oil cleansing one weekend a month and have much fewer problems for the other three weeks. I start by inserting two bisacodyl suppositories and then drinking four ounces of Castor oil. In about an hour I am having flush bowel movements. I take six dulcolax pills. Be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 ounces of water or more an hour while doing this. This process will make you go until what come out is clear. After doing this eat lightly for a few day and include yogurt to put a good flora in your system. I know many people will disagree with this but it works great for me. People are always afraid of what they have not tried or is not common practice!!!
910829
laxatives, it wil kum straight out
416673
Yes, you can.  Not from not "emptying your bowels" everyday, that's an exaggeration.  But if you don't have one for a long time and you let it build up because of constipation, it can make you really sick and you can even die from it.
1149438
once a week, else you got weaker
93167
Go to the pharmacy and ask a Pharmacist.. Or you could wander up and down the medicine aisle until you find a product that says LAXATIVE or STOOL SOFTENER.. \n\n--dietary habits like a low intake of dietary fiber or inadequate amounts of fluids also could be your problem..\n\n--intervention is the increase of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit, whole meal bread and by adding linseeds to one's diet\n\n--Laxatives may be necessary in people in whom dietary intervention is not effective or inappropriate. Stimulant laxatives (e.g. senna) are generally avoided, as they may worsen crampy sensations commonly experienced in constipation
711888
You may need to change your diet and eat more fiber.  You can also try suppositories.  Stay away from constant use of laxatives, especially the chemical ones, as they are habit forming to your system.  Do not expect instant change as it may take your body a few days to adjust.  Personally, I would really concentrate on finding something healthy to eat, (maybe Prunes or Prune Juice) that would help me go without straining too much.
965011
Usually you are constipated from not eating enough fibre and DRINKING AT LEAST 2 litres of water a day...\nMy suggestion would be exercise via walking etc, eat Oranges/Apples/Bananas as they stimulate the bowels together with WATER as mentioned most important as this bulks the stools and lubricates the bowels...\nThen make sure you eat vegetables daily together with fruit, grainy breads if possible stay way from processed foods opting for fresh home cooked meals\nBelieve me when your bowels are ready you will go  a couple times....other wise  natural concentrated fruit laxatives are available over the counter...\nColoxyl & Henna is also good laxative
357877
Whatever is normal for you. Some people go every day, some go twice a day, some twice a week. As long as you don't strain, I don't think it matters.
398928
i find that it works best in small dosages. i suggest only taking it twice a week. i do and it is great for my career.
516168
It's slowly killing them. It can cause a loss of electrolytes that can cause heart failure or brain damage, it will certainly cause a dependency on laxatives. BAD IDEA.
986527
Extreme constipation as a result of not having a bowel movement for several days or a week or more.  The feeling that you have to evacuate, but can't pass anything.  Could lead to possible intestinal blockage which could lead to death as happened with Morris Gibb of the BG's. \n\nNote: If someone has constipation that has lasted a week or more they should seek medical treatment before trying laxatives.  They could have a serious underlying medical problem such as a colon or other intestinal tumor (benign or cancerous).\n\nCheers!
682365
Yes. I answered this on your last question about constipation. \n\nDucolax is very good. Gives relief in about 15-20 minutes; but it is a stool softner. Just be sure you are drinking enough water.
106612
Laxatives are a potentially dangerous method for weight loss.  They are popular with bulemics, and can result in severe dehydration.\n\nI would encourage you to discourage your friend from doing this.  Perhaps a short-term use of them wouldn't be that dangerous.  But if you've ever seen what happens to someone who takes a laxative like Ex-Lax when they don't need it, you'd want to be cautious.