Problem with Chronic constipation

Posted by bb03 @bb03, Feb 1, 2021

I have a history of hypothyroidism, severe endometriosis/treatment was a hysterectomy 17 years ago.I also have a hx of IBS. My thyroid hormone levels are stable. I eat like a rabbit(I poop like one too, LOL!!!!!!). I eat a large amount of fiber and drink almost every hour(nonalcholic).ONly prescription drugs I take are armour thyroid and my estrogen/prosterone troche. I make a coconut bread and I add psyllium husks,flax seed and chia seed to it. I eat it practically every am. I also eat a spinach salad for lunch daily with nuts and yogurt and eat a lean meat and veggie and more coconut bread at night. I do one cheat meal with a cheat dessert once per week. I am relatively active for my age of 60. I've been to a gastroenterologist and we have tried Linzess which didn't help at all. I take miralax, and a Super Cleanse tab one per day which has herbs to soften the stool and to stimulate the bowel and It barely works. I am at a loss. I have not tried Montegrity yet. I don't know if it will be helpful and the side effects scare me. I had a CT of my abdomen and it was ok, no obstructions. The gastroenterologist that I go to practically accused me of abusing laxatives. I would be impacted if I didnt use the miralax and the Super Cleanse. Diet/water and activity do not help. I had diarrhea from my late teens to the age of 36 when my intestines out of the blue just shut down completely. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I was put on Synthroid but the constipation didn't go away. So if there is any gastroenterologist out there that can help me, please let me know.I feel defeated and worry about my health.

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I wonder if there are any other kind of seeds that would work? I'm allergic to chia since they're part of the Mint family.

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CHIA SEEDS...You're not going to believe this, but Hallelujah!

After trying EVERYTHING under the sun discussed in here (medical/natural) - even the latest prune juice regimen was not what I had hoped - there was a suggestion about chia seeds. WOW, it worked! My stools seem to be more normal than ever in a very LONG time, and it does not aggravate my diverticulosis.

I soak about 2 TBS in kefir - the liquid yogurt - overnight (you can use water or milk, etc) for them to absorb into tiny pearls. I drank only a small cup and it seems to grab onto any stubbornness in my gut and viola, things start "moving along" as they should - no pushing, soreness or mess.

I have only tried this a few times now, but a HUGE THANKS to the poster in here who mentioned this idea. BJ's has a 2lb bag for less than $10 (much cheaper than Target, etc.), which will last for a long time.

Those who have been without hope forever, like me, try it as a last resort. I do not want to jinx it, as this is a pretty recent "miracle cure" for me, but I will keep gauging its success for now, and mention it to both my gastrologist and proctologist when I see them in a few weeks.

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@danilo1m glad they helped you! My doctor said to take a small amount twice a day, but once works fine for me. Traveling for a few days, so not using until I’m back home & I can tell the difference.

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