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@celia16 - That is really interesting about the correlation you are drawing between stress and digestion. I've had a pulmonologist recommend I work on my stressors to improve my asthma, years ago. It really took me by surprise.
Will you share what your doctor has said about you getting out from under some stressors and your constipation/digestion improving?
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@lisalucier , I actually only got general comments from my doctors. Initially, you get the standard recommendation for constipation…drink more water and increase fiber. It’s well intentioned, but doesn’t touch tough chronic constipation.
I was under the care of 2-3 gastroenterologists at a major teaching hospital since 2022. They never could provide a diagnosis. I kept asking myself what had changed…..the stressors were the change. They all said in general anxiety is not good for your digestion.
Meds didn’t help. I ended up taking Miralax daily. It did help, As my stressors decreased, I improved. Stopped Miralax. Lately I have no issue with constipation at all. So…..idk. Perhaps, it’s coincidental. Sometimes people can be the stressor or environment.