Does anyone have chronic constipation?

Posted by anna17X0X @anna17xox, Apr 11 5:30pm

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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anna17X0X | @anna17xox | May 21 5:18pm

In reply to @blynn9030 "I’ve had chronic constipation due to being on a GLP1 medication. It was horrible. I started..." + (show)

so the Mag07 got rid of the constipation completely ?

farmersmith | @farmersmith | May 21 6:06pm

In reply to @anna17xox "Thank you" + (show)

You're welcome. Keep reading the body you know. Good luck! Your balanced osmotic gradient and fine working migrating motor complex want to work for your calm peaceful self!

Hugs back
@farmersmith

blynn9030 | @blynn9030 | May 21 6:40pm

In reply to @anna17xox "so the Mag07 got rid of the constipation completely ?" + (show)

It helped a lot. I had to take it before bed every night. I didn’t take the max dose because I think it’s 4 pills. I took 3 to get things moving a few times and then 2 every night for maintenance. I really hope this gets better for you. I always felt so miserable all day when I didn’t go to the bathroom that morning.

dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | May 22 5:28pm

Putting kiwis in my morning smoothies have helped a lot.

toomanyquestions | @toomanyquestions | May 23 4:34am

My gastrointestinal doctor put me on Phillips Fiber Gummies. I had tried EVERY over the counter remedy for 40 years. Finally, this worked.
I also got a sqatty potty. The little step stool while you sit on the toilet.
Amazing. I bring my kindle in the bathroom and for the first time in my life… regular bms. What a relief!!

celia16 | @celia16 | May 23 6:44am

In reply to @toomanyquestions "My gastrointestinal doctor put me on Phillips Fiber Gummies. I had tried EVERY over the counter..." + (show)

I’ll try them.

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 24 6:17am

In reply to @toomanyquestions "My gastrointestinal doctor put me on Phillips Fiber Gummies. I had tried EVERY over the counter..." + (show)

Thanks for the recommendation! Joe

busylady | @busylady | May 24 12:07pm

I have just tried Metamucil and it seems to be working. I take one shy tablespoon mixed with 8 ounces of water in the morning and the same dose early evening. Also, drink a lot of water. The fiber needs lots of fluid so you don’t get a bowel obstruction.

farmersmith | @farmersmith | May 25 8:37am

Disclaimer: This is only my experience. I choose going natural. I have used organic, integrative, functional, holistic Naturopathic doctor's advice along with my MD’s since the early 1980's.
Good luck. I have tried laxatives and they are not consistent and have side effects like bloating, etc. And all say for occasional use. They disrupt the system if take continuously. I liked a response from a co-redundant colon person: “It’s physical” so regular constipation suggestions may not work.
Last Dec the doc had me do non sedated colonoscopy. He could get through the colon as I watched on TV. I had had a baby years ago (natural and could stand pain) so figured I could stand it – it was no big deal. Most people in world don't get put out. Very interesting and it helped allow the scope to get through because I relaxed. Look up Osmotic gradients and Migrating motor complex and consider your electrolyte balance. OptiMag and K2+ Potassium are great supps and be sure to include prunes, squash, sweet potatoes, rhubarb etc in your diet. I like to soak ground 2T chia and 2 T flax seeds in prune juice overnight, then take half in the morning and half at night. Throw sugar out, processed and refined foods and drink lot of water starting with a quart of hot water in the morning - boyscouts. Coffee and Smooth Move are my back ups. I don't like coffee but it usually works. Thankfully I only need coffee a few times a month.

Helpful research of biological processes that take place in our gut:
- Migrating Motor complex which is the electroactivity in the GI tract during meals and fasting
- Osmotic gradient. If too much water is pulled into the colon, diarrhea results. If not enough water is pulled into the colon constipation results. Balance of minerals is important. Magnesium, potassium and sodium brings water into the colon. I have found balancing these help prevent constipated. I have to watch my calcium intake because it tends to encourage constipation. Calcium carbonate seems to be the most constipating. I depend on blood work from time to time to make sure my minerals are balanced.
Good luck, @farmersmith