Constipation: What helps you?

@standinginfaith
Why do you try not to have sucralose? Does it make constipation worse?

@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.

@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.

I have started Magnesium Citrate and it is wonderful.

@anniewee
Been recommended Linaclotide?............have narrow intestine following surgery to remove tumor..........chronic constipation due to hard stools

any one had success with Linaclotide

@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!!