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Does anyone have chronic constipation?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Mar 25 9:21pm | Replies (294)Comment receiving replies
This morning, I had the most unusual bowel movement which I have never had before.
It was long (about 12") and very thin (1/4"). I have not been taking the linzess at all and have been drinking "light doses" of Miralax.
Has anyone ever experienced "shoelace" movements.
It's very discouraging since it really seems like gastroenterologists aren't much help sometimes.
I've lost several pounds recently and I'm sure it's because I lose whatever it is I eat, and the constipation (sometimes more like diarrhea) doesn't give up.
IBS M fluctuates between C and D.
The Overactive Bladder doesn't help either. I feel as if I have to empty my bladder but it almost seems like the bladder promts the bm.
HOPEFULLY, my internist might be able to suggest something, or might recommend a different gastroenterologist.
My stool, according to the Bristol Stool Chart doesn't seem to have made the chart.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale
I always knew I was a bit "different" but I don't' see where I fit on the Bristol Chart.
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The "shoelace" (also called "pencil") bowel movements can sometimes be indicative of diverticulosis/diverticulitis (as are black & sticky and small, hard "pebble" BM's). I've been diagnosed with diverticulosis--suspected for years I was developing it and was eventually diagnosed--and have all the above mentioned BM's, but practically never a normal one. Might be worth checking if you have it. It's usually diagnosed through a colonoscopy, sometimes with an abdominal CT scan. Good luck.
When I complained of same issue, very thin stool, my GI MD insisted on benefiber daily, I started at 1/4 teaspoon. I think it helps some. I won't go over a teaspoon of benefiber because it exacerbates my constipation. I went very slowly from a 1/4 teaspoon to a full teaspoon,
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I had a similar type thing happen a couple of times since my chronic constipation. It boggles the mind really. But, for me it did turn around. And, since then it looks more normal. Gradually, it’s getting better. I know I’m capable due to my normal colonoscopy.
I am curious what my SIBO test will reveal.