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Any suggestions for easing constipation? (Please, no jokes)

I never had this problem for my first 73 years.

But now I'm old and it's become a real problem.

Anyone here figure out how to change this condition of bowels that feel like I'm packed with cement?

The last time I posted a question about this was when I had to give up keto dieting because the keto diet causes constipation for me. I got a series of jokes and smart remarks. Please don't treat this as a joke. It is a very painful condition for me. Really, it's not a joke for those who suffer from it.

Here is what won't work for me, so don't bother to suggest these ideas:

I hesitate to take a laxative. I live in a rented room in a roominghouse with several people sharing the bathroom with me. If I have to use the toilet suddenly, I may not be able to get into the bathroom in time. So taking a laxative could be a mistake.

Legally, in my town, social workers inspect roominghouses and if they find a portable toilet, or any kind of potty, they can close down the entire house and I'd be out on the street looking for a new home. You can only have a portable toilet in a specially licensed señior care facility here. So putting a portable toilet in my room isn't the answer.

I eat a lot of veggies in my diet, and I love salads which I eat every day. I also drink a lot of water.
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Nimbus · M
Pears!

Pears have everything you need to remedy this.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Nimbus Thank you. Never heard of pears for this. But I like pears and will definitely try this.
Nimbus · M
@greenmountaingal One EVERY day then reduce.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Nimbus Raw pears? What about canned pears?
Nimbus · M
@greenmountaingal No, raw.
Conference pears are especially good and large.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Nimbus OK, will try it!
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Nimbus Thank you. I will definitely buy a bunch of pears next time I shop. Do canned pears count?