 [ Symptoms ] constiption for 3 days no movement  my boyfriend has severe constipation lots of pain no movement for 3 days feels nausea frequent urination doubles over when spasmcramp hit every few minutes has ate oatmeal greens turkey etc last three days has taken five stool softeners and laxative still nothing what should we do help [ Disease ] lack of a bowel movement for 3 days does not by itself indicate constipation constipation is defined based on each individual is normal bowel habits some people only have one bowel movement every few days other people have a bm every day you need to determine your boyfriend is normal bowel routine before jumping to a conclusion of constipation assuming this is constipation however if laxatives pills are not working you have some other over the counter options to try if your boyfriend is otherwise healthy he probably can safely drink a bottle of magnesium citrate liquid laxative follow this immediately with 8 ounces of water usually this will induce a bowel movement pretty rapidly if that does not work you can try a glycerine suppository this is inserted into the rectum to induce a bm use it only as directed on the label or you can try a disposable enema often called a fleet enema enemas are generally considered safe to use and will help get those bowels moving again no guy i know would voluntarily submit to an enema you need to emphasize to him that small disposable enemas are not too uncomfortable to use    and they are way less uncomfortable than emergency surgery for a bowel resection due to an obstruction maybe that will help persuade him if things get to that point if your boyfriend still can not have a bowel movement starts vomiting andor begins running a fever over 101f you need to seek immediate medical treatment these could be signs of a bowel obstruction or something unrelated to constipation wishing you both all the best