Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

I have had chronic constipation all my life until I discovered Natures Sunshine Lower Bowel Stimulator.
All natural herbal formula. NOT a laxative. I take one morning one at night. Recommended by my Naturopath Doc whom is also a DO. Creates a very natural urge for a bowel movement EVERY day. Usually first thing in the morning without fail. NEVER diarrhea!
This has been life changing for over 6 years. I have recommended it to others with the same results.
There are 2 formulas..one is vegan.
Both are great. If you have it auto shipped, it is cheaper..about $16.00 for 100 capsules.

I never connected those dots either but am now going to ask that I get non generic thyroxine, not the cheap one anymore. This could be my answer.

Just make sure that if you have other symptoms of hypothyroidism that a doctor treats your symptoms and not your numbers. The range for normal is very wide. The entire time I've been on thyroid meds I've been in range. Also, my endocrinologist stated that generic drugs are allowed 20% variability between them. He prescribes only name brand synthroid because the most minute amount can cause a significant effect.

Just at the PCP yesterday. I questioned the labs done with generic thyroid and they are fine. The doc won't change me to Synthroid even though my hair is falling out and my nails are splitting and breaking. I am stuck.

Sorry but Cascara Sagrada is considered a stimulant laxative. I would not continue taking this supplement on a long term basis.

I would tell the PCP that they are not doing their job. Can you find an endocrinologist? You may need to change your PCP. Don't be afraid to argue with them, respectfully of course.

My feedback on using Linzess:
I have been on Linzess 290 since June 2024. It has worked wonderfully. For me it worked within hours. I am so glad to find a doctor that did something other than tell me to eat more vegetables and fiber....... which I kept getting told for decades. Sometimes I would just quit eating.
I started on 145 but discussing it with one of my siblings she informed me that they made 290 also. So I asked my doc for 290. If I was still working it would be a problem because I take it at about 0330 ..... by about 0700 I am processing and usually keep having for about 4 hours here and there. I am just so glad to not be constipated.
IF you have close relatives (like siblings) consider asking..... I had never heard of it and I could have just asked one of my siblings...... anyway, I do not have any side-effects as far as I can tell after 7+ months.

I was on Linzess for years... I found out my bp was high on it. Keep an eye on your bp. It worked but has you glued to a bathroom for many hours to be able to leave the house. I am like this without it too... miserable and I can't sleep.
Just liquid diarrhea with Linzess.
Good luck

What do you do now to manage your constipation?

Taking four stool softeners a day, two Triphala 500 mg, two Magnesium Oxide 200 mg at night, then supplementing with Senna once or twice a week. More when traveling. Still miserable but not sure what else to do.