Thank you @amandaburnett. In terms of medication, I have taken Zelnorm, Amitiza, Linzess, Miralax, and, most recently, Trulance. All of those medications increase liquid in the gut which I find extremely uncomfortable and all caused liquid BM which I could not always evacuate without a suppository. I found better luck with over the counter citrucel, stool softener sand glycerin suppositories. However, that regimen was never predictable and required hours in the bathroom. It also has resulted in an ulcer on the rectum due to suppositories. Things seem to move through my colon until they get to the left side. I have constant fullness and a sagging/pulling feeling there until I have a BM. I also have gas that seems to get stuck and stop there, which is incredibly painful. (I’ve had a normal defacography test- so if the stool/gas does get to the rectum, I am capable of evacuating it).

In terms of diet, I have tried gluten free and FODMAP. I also avoid dairy because I am lactose intolerant. I haven’t found those diets helpful. The only foods that really seem to make the issue noticeable worse are beans, whole grains, and dairy.

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