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Anybody here have chronic constipation & pelvic floor dysfunction?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 6 7:52am | Replies (27)
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@ltarashuk

Hi.. thank you for your response.,I haven’t tried the heat. I have had 15?sessions of pelvic floor therapy with biofeedback and I do the exercises at home. It has helped a lot with incontinence but I am still having trouble fully emptying my bowels so I get very backed up and then lots of diarrhea. I am going to try the warm compress. Thank you

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koolkitten | @koolkitten | Apr 1 9:00am

I have IBS and CPPD. I am also going to Pelvic Pain PT.

My gastroenterologist has advised me to take a double dose of Miralax every other day. It is working well for me. I have found that putting my feet on a small stool for a BM helps me empty my bowels. Probiotics and prebiotics help, too. Peppermint oil can help with cramps and gas.

My physical therapist is great. Kegels aren't recommended for pelvic floor pain. There is an exercise routine that strengthens your pelvic floor, ask your PT what exercises you should be doing. Have you tried the IC network? Jill Osborne has been a great pelvic floor pain advocate. Also, check out the podcast @dontkegelchronicles on buzzfeed. I would like to give you the links to these things but it won't let me do that.

There is hope. I hope that you feel much better soon.

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