I have had chronic constipation my whole life. Within the last 2yrs it has gotten worse. Most of the time it will last over a month with no production. Yeah... Go ahead and say it... "She is full of crap!" Well.. Yes I am, literally. Then my Dr will tell me to do a prep just to clear me out. Then it starts all over. I have been taking Amitiza 24 MCG twice a day to help me go, for about 1 and a half yrs. It worked at first but its like I became immune to it. It no longer works. I continue to… read more

anyone on laxido ? or any laxatives constantly ? do.you have any side effects with them ? and.does.it cause any damage im only aloud to take water based ones due osmotic ones cant.take anything else nothing thats harsh do you find it causes even more bloating and feeling even more drained and dehydrated after going so many times to the toilet or caused a flare I may go four to five times due to laxatives but then I will still end.up having a flare and glued to toilet x
thank youuuu been.taking… read more

I've had chronic constipation since age 14,doctors back then told my mom to give me Fleet enema if I didn't have a BM by day 3 ,well I wound up having to get enemas from my mom (an exn LVN),almost every week till now(I'm in 50s)..
I just read that too frequent of enemas can cause dependence on enemas anyone else know?

My old GP diagnosed me 10 years ago with IBS but i never knew i should have seen a specialist until now. I'm just wondering how many more out there haven't seen a specialist

I have sufferd with ibs and conscription since a young age of 12 but over the years since gotten older it seems to be getting worse I never usto have the flares just severe pains and a lil upset stomach but past two years I flare constantly I.now.have chronic constipation hospitalised 4 times and more keeled over on floor scared to to anywhere than.enjoyong life anyone elses got worse over years? and what medication do you all take.? other than buscopan I have that :) il.try anything and… read more

So today I was given something new as last resort for my tummy cramps dicycloverine also known as dicyclomine what's everyonez thoughts on this Tablet does it work? Do u see it helps
As I have read that it has some bad side effects and causes drowsyness I have taken two before food and given me terrible gas but I'm more scared it will constipate me as it does say slows the gut but I already suffer with obstructions due to constipation I have to be careful with tablets incase they constipate me… read more

Has anyone else been diagnosed with SIBO? I've rarely seen it mention when researching IBS, but the new doctor I went to yesterday suggested a modified fodmap diet that eliminates additional foods to address it. You can get tested for SIBO but I decided to just start treatment right away without confirmation of the test, because I am so desperate to feel better.

I take my medicine (Miralax) daily and when I do it makes me depressed and I'm able to use the restroom but when I wing off of it because it cause depression and weight loss I am in pain most days and I try to refrain from taking alot of my prescription pain pills because I don't want my life based on pill popping. Thanks for the advice

I truly believe the natural way is the best way.

I know personally I retain a lot of fluid during my flare ups. But I've gained and I really don't eat much when I do. I've gain up to 20lbs being sick and all I can do is sleep through it.