Thanks Jena,

Actually, it was my GI Dr who prescribed Relistor. It is very expensive but I have a one-year supply paid for.

It helps a little but I still need help from a stimulant laxative. The Relistor also makes me dizzy and that is one of the top side effects.

I may just go back to Motegrity which stimulates the intestines. And believe me, I eat a lot of fruit with high fiber content, I eat muesli and all bran and I take Miralax every day. So when Ido get BMs there is no straining at all.

But it's all or nothing. If I don't periodically use stimulant laxatives, mu diet alone won't do the trick. Very frustrating and one thing about gettin older (69 y/o) that I really don't like.