I never had this much of a problem, but I did have much constipation and abdominal pain with it for a very long time. Keeping a food diary help as well as incorporating more water and soft vegetables and fruits into my diet. I do not eat a lot of grains, high fats or bread items. I eat more protein, soft foods and well cooked fruits and vegetables. I also take Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Citrate each night. Sometimes I will have a little prune/apple juice with my food during the day (couple of sips). These things are what has helped me along with abdominal massages for the ileocecal valve.