I take Trulance (prescription) daily and Miralax at night and one VSL3 probiotic daily..try not to eat fried foods or much dairy.. 2 plant based Vanilla Ensures daily and one Thomas multigrain English muffin (8 gr fiber) with plant butter.. I avoid sucralose if at all possible..drink as much water as you can stand.. I tried Amtiza and Linzess and neither one worked.. the Trulance has really helped ..I hope you get relief!!
@patsey13 OHHHH!! Yes it does!! It sent me to the hospital for such bad constipation... it was actually in Thomas WHEAT English muffins..it is a "good gut" bacteria killer..so it basically wrecks my gut microbe (or what ever it's called).. you have to really read labels..it's hidden in so many things.. Gatorade and Pediaite ..I use Kinderlight every night -small glass for hydration..prayers for you!!
Hi…I may try Trulance after my Linzess bottles are done. I have been taking Linzess for a few yrs….I don’t find much of a help with my IBS - C.
I am interested to know more about VSL 3 probiotic….what it does, how did you discover this supplement…safety…results..
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I completely understand - I’ve struggled with constipation most of my life, and for about 20 years I’ve relied on colonics because not emptying properly used to make me feel really unwell. More recently, I’ve found that focusing on gut balance really helps - things like prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and probiotics made a big difference for me. I also make sure to walk daily, stay hydrated, and take magnesium glycinate gummies. Everyone’s body is different, but finding the right combination has really helped me.
I have been suffering from severe constipation for a long time. I took antibiotics for hpylori after an endoscopy revealed infection. After that things went downhill fast. I also have celiac disease. I have extreme bloating and almost no motility. My gastro did not test for particular gas but said that I have sibo. Prescribed Metronidazole for 2 wks. I am much worse. Bloating, constipation much worse even after taking Lubipristone, On low fodmap diet, I’ve lost 10lbs in 3 months. I’ve added oregano oil berberine florastor Iterfase (to break down cell walls ). From reading, I believe I have methane sibo with archaea bacteria. Just from my symptoms of extreme bloating and no gut motility. I am in Atl and it is so difficult to get in to see a Dr. I don’t believe my gastro specializes in sibo. At wits end
@trishball1 I'm taking ABX for HPylori right now (Amoxicillin and Vonozapran (acid reducer) and I can't believe my constipation is worse, but it is! Really hoped the ABX would make it looser, lol. Hoping my biome isn't terribly affected but i'm sure it will be/is. Do you know which ABX you were on?
Does anyone have constipation that looks like this: Constant needing to poop, constant poop inside, and even when you have a bm (or 2 or 3), there is always more 'knocking at the door'? It's not diarrhea as it's not exiting easily, but I've never had this much...and it's never 'over'.
I used to poop once in the morning, and then i was good for the day. Now i spend all day trying to get the next bm on its way out, otherwise i feel bloated, swollen, pain. UGH!
Me too! It has taken months for my constipation to improve; the constipation started after open-heart surgery. I eat one or two fiber gummies each day and take Miralax once or twice a week. I'm not back to normal yet, but those two steps have resulted in much less agony and angst.
Hi…I may try Trulance after my Linzess bottles are done. I have been taking Linzess for a few yrs….I don’t find much of a help with my IBS - C.
I am interested to know more about VSL 3 probiotic….what it does, how did you discover this supplement…safety…results..
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Been recommended Linaclotide?............have narrow intestine following surgery to remove tumor..........chronic constipation due to hard stools
Hi…I may try Trulance after my Linzess bottles are done. I have been taking Linzess for a few yrs….I don’t find much of a help with my IBS - C.
I am interested to know more about VSL 3 probiotic….what it does, how did you discover this supplement…safety…results..
😊
@anniewee My gastro told me about it..( and the dietician my boyfriend saw said it was the only one she recommended) you can get it at some pharmacies.. but I live way out in the country .. so I order it on Amazon.. pricey.. has to be refrigerated.. comes in a huge box with "ice packs".. it seems to help..I'm currently having alto of trouble with FOOD.. don't know what to eat. but know alot of what NOT to.. eating is so dangerous... prayers for you!! I hope this helps you!!
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Why do you try not to have sucralose? Does it make constipation worse?
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1 Reaction@patsey13 OHHHH!! Yes it does!! It sent me to the hospital for such bad constipation... it was actually in Thomas WHEAT English muffins..it is a "good gut" bacteria killer..so it basically wrecks my gut microbe (or what ever it's called).. you have to really read labels..it's hidden in so many things.. Gatorade and Pediaite ..I use Kinderlight every night -small glass for hydration..prayers for you!!
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3 ReactionsHi…I may try Trulance after my Linzess bottles are done. I have been taking Linzess for a few yrs….I don’t find much of a help with my IBS - C.
I am interested to know more about VSL 3 probiotic….what it does, how did you discover this supplement…safety…results..
😊
I completely understand - I’ve struggled with constipation most of my life, and for about 20 years I’ve relied on colonics because not emptying properly used to make me feel really unwell. More recently, I’ve found that focusing on gut balance really helps - things like prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and probiotics made a big difference for me. I also make sure to walk daily, stay hydrated, and take magnesium glycinate gummies. Everyone’s body is different, but finding the right combination has really helped me.
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1 Reaction@trishball1 I'm taking ABX for HPylori right now (Amoxicillin and Vonozapran (acid reducer) and I can't believe my constipation is worse, but it is! Really hoped the ABX would make it looser, lol. Hoping my biome isn't terribly affected but i'm sure it will be/is. Do you know which ABX you were on?
Does anyone have constipation that looks like this: Constant needing to poop, constant poop inside, and even when you have a bm (or 2 or 3), there is always more 'knocking at the door'? It's not diarrhea as it's not exiting easily, but I've never had this much...and it's never 'over'.
I used to poop once in the morning, and then i was good for the day. Now i spend all day trying to get the next bm on its way out, otherwise i feel bloated, swollen, pain. UGH!
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3 ReactionsMe too! It has taken months for my constipation to improve; the constipation started after open-heart surgery. I eat one or two fiber gummies each day and take Miralax once or twice a week. I'm not back to normal yet, but those two steps have resulted in much less agony and angst.
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1 ReactionI have started Magnesium Citrate and it is wonderful.
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1 Reaction@anniewee My gastro told me about it..( and the dietician my boyfriend saw said it was the only one she recommended) you can get it at some pharmacies.. but I live way out in the country .. so I order it on Amazon.. pricey.. has to be refrigerated.. comes in a huge box with "ice packs".. it seems to help..I'm currently having alto of trouble with FOOD.. don't know what to eat. but know alot of what NOT to.. eating is so dangerous... prayers for you!! I hope this helps you!!
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