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IBS-C treatment?

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@cheyne

Hi,
I'm not sure I would say I'm successful at it as I just do what I have to to get through each day. I have just taken a massive hit after being sucked into the lattest Covid vax. Four days later and all hell let lose. Worse than a serious bout of SIBO. No C no D nothing, seemed like the stomach was not processing anything, just left sitting in the stomach gassing off making movement difficult. One large pkt of liquorice and half dozen prunes still took time to shake it loose but finally there is movement, much to my relief, both ways! Won't do that again in a hurry.
How was the cancer treated?
Unfortunately the body can become accustomed to various medications, sometimes suspending taking it and then restarting it again later can recover the benefits.
I likely do a lot of things wrong according to IBS guidelines but it works for me. Despite my Gastro specialist having used every trick in his bag I'm not someone who sits and waits for the experts to fix a problem. I tend to research and research a problem and try what to me seems logical. Right or wrong that's the only way I have found my way through the IBS minefield. No it is not successful, just managed to were I can move on.
Anxiety and stress can be a major contributor to IBS problems, something I have not been immune from. Dealing with major health issues can cause a lot of this.
Cheers

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My GI Dr suggested I take Lexapro (a drug for anxiety because the brain and the gut interact with each other. It has helped my IBS-C because I am able to relax more now when I go to the bathroom and has allowed me to have less anxiety. I’m also following a low FODMAP diet which helps.