Problem with Chronic constipation
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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@danilo1m thanks, unfortunately I'm allergic to kiwi too.
Wonderful wonderful news ! I have conquered constipation !!! After years of trying everything on the market, including the worst immaginable, I have found the cure for me. It's called Trulance and its 3 mgs which is a prescription. If you have not tried it, you should. The first time I did and gave up. Took too long. Then I started adding 1 teaspon of Miralax into my cofffee in the AM. And I have a qiwi every so often, as well as enough liquid each day. I eat whatever I feel like. Also I take 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil daily. Yuk.. Tastes awful but it helps too. Now Caution: be careful not to take more than one dose a day !!! YOu will have MESSY diarrhea and I mean messy. I am regular now. Thank you Trulance !! PS you can add a stool softner and a senna if you need to.
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Thanks. Trulance + Miralax.
I'll try it.
Tadueo, 93. 1 foot in the grave and the other on a roller skate.
Don't forget the olive oil. It's a major part of the recipe !
Olive oil. Will do. Thanks.
Tadueo
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