Hey Joe~ Well, my DH and I just got home from our Gastro check ups and just had a somewhat similar conversation w/the Dr. I sometimes feel like I should ''go'' but the stool just won't budge. Upon talking to the Dr about it, he said one of the worst things a person can do is strain.

He said when you strain, the ''canal'' bends instead of staying straight, thus preventing the stool from exiting for elimination. So, he said NEVER EVER strain to push a bowel movement out. I know, not the best topic, but gosh, it was just a couple of hrs ago that we discussed this. Hope your friend can get some useful and encouraging help from all the suggestions here. take care.


(I knew it wasn't you Joe) wink.