Thank you so much. Yes this has become worse over the years. It has gotten so bad that I am doubled over in pain, having a (mostly diarrhea) bowel movement and at the exact same time vomiting. This goes on for a long time (I call it a "purge") and it may last for a couple days or end after that episode. It used to be more infrequent, but now it is weeks at a time with this cycle.

I will go for 3-5days without going. Its like nothing moves through at all, and it is always soft stool when I do go. (Which I know is a form of constipation) Then the entire "cycle" starts all over again. During the "no go" days, I will start having severe bloating, pain, burping and nausea. I drink about 70oz of water a day, eat a lot of vegetables, low fat and lean meats and dairy. (My husband had a heart attack and stints placed so we only eat low fat, high fiber)

I very much appreciate your comments as I have been so depressed with the thought that I was going to have to go through this for the rest of my life. (I am 54) I will look into your recommendations, I appreciate it. I have had gall bladder removal, a hysterectomy and my appendix removed, I have some bad adhesions.