@jcamosy I have read that enemas and laxatives eventually make your bowels dependent on them so, in effect, make matters worse. Might be better to find foods that would help.

Oh boy. I'm "elderly" and live alone. I'd have too many problems giving myself an enema! I tried it one time. I have IBS M and do take Miralax but not a full cap. The Metamucil, for me, was not helpful. I need to watch fiber intake. Fodmap is not easy, either. Nothing is, currently.

The gastroenterologist gave me a prescription of Linzess and it was horrible. It caused awful diarrhea. I gave it a second chance the next day and it was not different so I stopped taking it.

It's difficult to contact a gastroenterologist. They don't want to give free advice over the phone.

I'm seeing my internist next week and I'm sure she will be helpful.