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Does anyone have chronic constipation?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 18 9:45am | Replies (252)

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@reillyg1013

I have been dealing with chronic constipation since childhood- unfortunately, for me it never was resolved with fiber supplements or meds. My symptoms are similar to yours- to the point where I stopped going out to dine with groups of friends because I would have to leave the table due to the amount of gas. I was even in the drug trial for Linzess, which worked while taking but didn’t have any lasting effects when you stopped. My go to solution is Australian black licorice- works within a day to relieve the constipation- but again, only a temporary fix. I have done the whole route with gastrointestinal doctor and they just want to give meds- so I prefer the licorice to that. Best of luck, hope your issue resolves.

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do you remember the exact age you were when you first experienced chronic constipation.And does your stomach also give you a weird feeling sometimes.

Australian black licorice, like the candy?? Or is this an herb? Sounds very interesting as I struggle with the same thing as everyone else in this group. I have tried all of the over-the-counter products and they are all just a temporary fix. When I’m at my wits end, I finally take a laxative or a combination of a stool softener and Metamucil. I’ll spend one day in misery, one day feeling OK and then right back to where I was. I’m interested in the licorice idea.