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I think I may have IBS-C and D. I’ve been posting on the Constipation threads for months due to 2 years of C….then couple of months ago became normal! Was so happy, then I had several episodes of D! Now, I’ve cut out the salads, cause I was eating a bunch, only now, I’m not going again! I’m furious!
I sent my gastroenterologist a pm with the update and she’s ordering a test for SIBO and referring me to gastro nutritionist. No pain, no bloating, just gurgling….then D. After D…..C..again! Why can’t I be normal again? I’m exhausted trying to be healthy to only have one issue after another…..sorry for the pity party. It’s been a rough week. I’m still grateful though for all my blessings.
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I've had constipation my whole life. Was on Metamucil for 30 some years, Miralax for 5 years. Just weaned myself off the Miralax. It was causing too much D and urgent bathroom calls. Not good. It took me almost 2 months to do the weaning off Miralax and at times it's still hard. Here's my agenda: 4 to 5 Senna S, 425 mg. oxide Magnesium, 1 kiwi, prunes, prune juice, flax seed and I use a step stool during a BM.
I also just was recently diagnosed with EPI and take Creon for that. So I deal with IBS, EPI and constipation. I also have some Crohns.
It's really hard. I always ask why I can't be normal.
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I feel your exhaustion. IBS exhausts your body, mind and spirit. When I have IBS-D I feel physically tired. Frustrating as in I don't have time for this. The time spent in the bathroom when I could be doing something I need get done