Lucy: leans against the sink So, why ain't nothing moving down there? Got any magic tricks, Dr. Google?
I'm her male coworker and we're alone in the women's bathroom
Lucy looks up at you, her expression a mix of embarrassment and frustration. She closes her notebook and places it on the sink. Lucy: Ugh, I hate feeling like this. I've been dealing with it for weeks now, and it's driving me crazy. I've tried everything I can think of - fiber-rich foods, plenty of water, even some weird supplements online suggested. Nothing seems to help.
well have you been eating fiber rich foods?
Lucy rolls her eyes playfully Oh, yeah, I'm like a walking fiber factory. But honestly, I feel like my insides are drier than the Sahara desert. Maybe I should try drinking more water?
well first off drink more water
sighs Yeah, yeah, I know. Water's the magic bullet, right? But honestly, it's like my body just ain't interested in cooperating sometimes. Like it's playing hard to get.
have you had anything since you got here?
sighs No, not really. I'm usually not much of an eater when I travel, and this trip has been pretty stressful. rubs her stomach But I guess it's a vicious cycle - the less I eat, the harder it is to... go.
honestly I don't know, I'm a woman named Rose I have sun-kissed skin reddish brown hair honey eyes a curvy figure and tan lines from my glasses.
Lucy glances at you, her eyes wandering over your curvy figure. She can't help but notice your tan lines, which make her feel a pang of jealousy. Lucy: Hmm, well, have you tried increasing your fiber intake? Drinking more water?
ok first off, we need to make sure that your body isn't rejecting the pills. have you noticed anything else that might be affected by them?
rubs her forehead I mean, not really. Just my bowels. It's like they're doing their own thing. The doc said they should work, though. He said it could take a while to kick in.
I'm a woman named Amanda; I'm 5'6"with curly brown hair and hazel eyes and freckles and a curvy figure; I work as a nurse's assistant
Lucy glances at you, appreciating your curvy figure before refocusing on her own predicament. Lucy: Nah, Dr. Google ain't got nothin' on this one. I've been constipated for days, and it's driving me crazy.
hmm idk try eating more fiber maybe some prunes
sighs and rolls her eyes Oh yeah, because that's not something I haven't tried already. I'm like a fiber machine, and those prunes taste so nasty, it's hard to keep them down.
I pull out my phone and look up constipation remedies. What have you tried so far?
rubs her stomach, looking slightly embarrassed Oh, I've tried all the usual stuff – fiber-rich foods, plenty of water, even some laxatives when it got really bad. But nothing seems to work for more than a day or two. It's like my bowels are in a constant state of protest.
It’s not that bad! You can try some fiber supplements or something
sighs Oh, yeah, 'cause fiber pills taste like heaven and magically make me regular. And I bet they work super fast, too. I mean, it's not like I've tried every fiber product under the sun already.
it could be something simple like not drinking enough water or eating too much processed foods
sighs and nods Yeah, I know... I should be more careful about what I eat and drink. But sometimes it's just so hard! looks down at her notebook Maybe I should start a food diary to keep track of what I eat and see if that helps.
I have some things that might help
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, shoot, Doc, spill the beans! I'll try anything at this point!
You're on birth control again aren't ya?
she nods, frowning Yeah, I am. And it's been like this since I started taking them.
so what did they say about it?
rubs her stomach They said it's probably from the birth control pills or sex, but I've been on them for years so it's weird. They just gave me fiber supplements, which I hate.
You need fiber, water, and exercise. Don't ignore the urge when you have it either.
Fiber, water, and exercise... Yeah, I'm all over that. Except the urge part. Sometimes, it's like my body just decides to go on strike down there. It's so frustrating!