I'm a bit stuck

[boxermum]

can anyone tell me where I can buy ' syrup of figs'?... I believe it went off the shelves last year
( because of some EU issues) and now I can only find it online.
Getting kinda desperate.......thanks if you can help..

[Margaret Pilkington]

It still appears on Morrisons online grocery store.
It is on the Boots online store too...so maybe it can be obtained in the larger branches....or maybe you could go into the one in Accrington and order it to,be sent to that branch.
Goes under the brand name of Califig and is £5.95 for a 100 mls.
I hope this helps.

[cashman]

Calfig is just an abbreviation for California Syrup of Figs.never realized it was hard to get these days,good stuff imho

[taddy]

Originally Posted by boxermum

can anyone tell me where I can buy ' syrup of figs'?... I believe it went off the shelves last year
( because of some EU issues) and now I can only find it online.
Getting kinda desperate.......thanks if you can help..

If you are really stuck, buy a can of Prunes, warm them up and if you don't like them on their own add a little custard or a dollop of ice cream, don't forget to remove the stones! (they will certainly give you a good run for your money).

[Margaret Pilkington]

Or eat dried figs...or apricots...they both make a road through.

[taddy]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Or eat dried figs...or apricots...they both make a road through.

Ha, Ha, I like it,(I also like stewed prunes).

[boxermum]

Thanks for that Teddy, already done the prunes.Might try Margarets dried fruits,if they don't work does anyone know where I can get some dynamite.!!
Oh, and then I'll need a bloody good plumber.ahem!

[Margaret Pilkington]

Send someone out for some glycerine suppositories......push two of them into your bottom(moisten with water first to make inserting them easier).....then wait for ten or fifteen minutes before going to the loo.
Often constipation is because you are not taking in enough fibre, but also you need to drink plenty of water too.

Other than this a trip to your GP is sensible to check out if there is any underlying cause for your situation.....and they would also be able to give you something on prescription(fybogel or movicol ).
Constipation is very uncomfortable. I hope your problem eases soon.

[boxermum]

Thanks Margaret,I'm trying movicol (on docs advice)..you are right it's very uncomfortable. Hoping for a result soon.still gonna try your dried fruit though.watch this space.....

[boxermum]

Thanks for that Margaret.taking movicol ( docs advice)hoping for some relief soon .
Yes, very uncomfortable....what a subject Eh!, watch this space.thanks for all advice from all members.

[taddy]

Originally Posted by boxermum

Thanks for that Teddy, already done the prunes.Might try Margarets dried fruits,if they don't work does anyone know where I can get some dynamite.!!
Oh, and then I'll need a bloody good plumber.ahem!

o/k,but the name is Taddy,

[Michael1954]

Salmon paste sandwiches always gets me going.

[MrPastry]

Guilty pleasure Hollands Guinness pies oh moother!

[KiTChener]

I

Originally Posted by Michael1954

Salmon paste sandwiches always gets me going.

I've had fresh Atlantic salmon, new potatoes & carrots for tea, & it got me going!!

WHY?

Anybody know??

[Margaret Pilkington]

I think there is always some sort of food that each individual knows will make their internal workings move.......I(thankfully) do not have any problems in that department but I was terribly constipated when I was expecting my daughter.....it was all the blooming iron pills that they fed you. Pontefract cakes used to be my standy if the need arose...good job I was partial to them.

I hope boxermum has managed to getherself sorted out.....if not there might just be an explosion any day soon.