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Does anyone have chronic constipation?
I don't know what's going on with my digestion ,I have been chronically constipated since December so it's been 4 months. I am always gassy and the smell has been very foul so I've been scared and embarrassed to be around people lately because of how bad it smells, when I've tried to poop only gas comes out most of the time, sometimes my stomach feels stiff and I start to feel lethargic. And I've tried almost everything digestive drinks like meta Mucil, eating more fiber i live an active lifestyle and I drink plenty of fluids and water. I recently had an appointment with my pediatrician about this she made me do colon cleansing for a day . And take Miralax for a minimum of 3 weeks. My stools were watery during the cleansing but after a couple days it feels like my stool is going back to being hard and stubborn. I still don't poop completely sometimes and I'm still gassy but it's not smelly like it was before. She said I can stop taking Miralax when i feel like my stools are going back to normal after a few days or weeks and it's been a week or two and a few days. I know I still need to wait one more week but my follow-up appointment is next Wednesday. The Miralax seems like a temporary fix, I feel like it'' never go away the worst part is I cant figure out what the cause is. I don't think it's IBS because I heard IBS involves bloody stools and stomach cramps I don't have bloody stools and I don't think I get stomach cramps . It just feels like have some other serious digestive problem or something I don't really know. I don't want to be constipated for the rest of my life I feel miserable, my pediatrician said if the Miralax doesn't work as intended I may have to see a gastroenterologists.
Has anyone or is anyone dealing with chronic constipation ?,does it or did it ever go away ? and has anyone been experiencing the same symptoms as me ?.Do you have any recommendations on how they treat their constipation ?
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I don't have bloody stools or pain and I have IBS-C. If I don't eat right, my stool is hard and it passes in dribs and drabs (or not). all day long.
Food and anxiety are my triggers.
Regarding food intolerances, read up on food intolerances and how to do a DIY test for what may bother you (if it is food).
DIY test(s) that you could try are 1. eliminate garlic and onion, big IBS offenders, which are also in many processed foods. 2. eliminate sugar, honey, agave, etc. and instead try pure stevia or pure maple syrup, but with a light hand. 3. Drop all fruit but kiwi (an amazing laxative) and papaya (ditto for some). 4. Drop meat and egg yolks and stick with egg whites and fish. 5. Eat cooked vegetables and not raw. 6. Try Lactose-free milk.
Do it all together or in stages. If you find any relief, then your situation may be caused by a food intolerance.
I could go into more details if you think you have food intolerances.
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7 ReactionsThank you i'll see if I can get tested for SIBO, do you know if SIBO methane dominant is curable and does it ever recur or can it go away permanently ?
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2 ReactionsIt can be treated with the low fodmap diet and antibiotics, Xifaxan and neomycin or flagyl but is a bit of a journey. It can recur but with patience and determination it can be knocked out.
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3 ReactionsI tested positive for SIBO (they said I was "off the charts" I have such a severe case). So I paid $1,900.00 for a prescription that didn't do a thing, even though I took it all as directed. Very discouraging.
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5 ReactionsI started a new medication that is helping me, Ibsrela (Tenapanor). It is helping along with 2 colace twice a day . It has a different main
ingredient than Linzess and Trulance.
Hopefully it will continue to work.
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3 ReactionsI do suffer from constipation, mostly from the opioid I take daily. I really have to prevent it due to Diverticulitis I get periodically. Fruit usually helps me and I take Slippery Elm supplement also.
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3 ReactionsI don't think I have a food intolerance, but I also don't experience pain or bloody stools , maybe I'll give it a try, thanks for suggesting.
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1 ReactionHas pelvic floor therapy ever been recommended and has anyone tried it. I have tried every type of laxative and they work for awhile but then just quit working. I have curtailed activities because of the severe bloating. It is very frustrating. It is hard to discuss with family because the attitude seems to be I am not eating properly. I have seen a gastroenterologist but nothing seems to work for very long.
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3 ReactionsHello! So sorry you are suffering with this! I have had many gastric issues, one being gastroparessis. I see my gastro doctor tomorrow for similar issues and severe constipation that landed me in the ER last weekend! I had surgery in October 0f 2021 for gastroparesis and I am afraid that it has recurred:( Take care and I hope they find out what's wrong soon!
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1 ReactionI am in shock, because I forgot to take my daily Miralax yesterday…however, I still went today several times!!! I have no idea why. I didn’t eat very healthful food yesterday, like I normally do. I had a Cesar fried chicken wrap with homemade chips! I never eat that way, but did for a special occasion. I am going to refrain from taking it again today and see what happens…….praying it’ll be good.