Life long constipation

Posted by jsp68 @jsp68, Oct 24, 2022

I have had chronic constipation since birth. I am now 54 years old. I have ran out of laxatives to try. I went to a gastroenterologist a couple of years ago who did a marker test (nothing moved) and then attempted to do a colonoscopy but I told him beforehand that the solution did not clean me out so of course it came back inconclusive because it wasn’t cleaned out. He diagnosed me with colonic inertia and prescribed Linzess which sort of worked for a while then it started making me nauseous and not working. I started taking Miralax every day at the suggestion of a different doctor, that worked for a while and now it just makes me sick and doesn’t work either. I have an appointment with yet another gastroenterologist next month. I go weeks without a bowel movement sometimes 4-6 weeks and of course I feel miserable. Anyone else have the same issue?

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denisepowell | @denisepowell | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @denisepowell "I forgot I was talking to people in the US. Yes Movicol is available in Australia..." + (show)

Sorry I suspect Movicol is only available in Australia

mikaylar | @mikaylar | Oct 30, 2022

Do you exercise? I found lots of fruit works best for me. If I miss a day, it's not good. The "P" fruits best: prunes, pineapples, pears, plums

euqcaj | @euqcaj | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @clutch "@oliversmile, Have you tried the OTC, Prunelax? Works great for many." + (show)

Absolutely! It's the best recommendation that I was EVER given. I'm 71 years old, female, and only discovered this in the last year. It has made my existence and being able to live and feel better SO much better! I highly recommend Prunelax. Jacque

hopeful2 | @hopeful2 | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @fourof5zs "@notmoff The leafy green foods, which I loved .. I cannot eat anymore. They take a..." + (show)

On kale, collards, turnip greens, etc, cut out the stems with a kitchen scissors and cook longer. Also, you can juice them fresh. You can also food process them into a baby food consistency.

hopeful2 | @hopeful2 | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @sears "I swear by a daily probiotic and daily magnesium citrate 400 mgs." + (show)

I agree. I take Life Extension Daily bowel maintenance and mag citrate 400mgs at bedtime with a little aloe vera gel. What brand of mag citrate and probiotics do you take?

ZeeGee | @fourof5zs | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @hopeful2 "On kale, collards, turnip greens, etc, cut out the stems with a kitchen scissors and cook..." + (show)

@hopeful2
.. and they still won't stay down. 😢
ZeeGee

sears | @sears | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @hopeful2 "I agree. I take Life Extension Daily bowel maintenance and mag citrate 400mgs at bedtime with..." + (show)

I take NatureMade glycinate and Renew Life probiotic. I do take a few Life Extension supplements.

ripley | @ripley | Oct 31, 2022

Regarding Prunelax, the active ingredient is Senna which is a stimulant laxative, same as Senokot or generic brands. There is very little prune extract in Prunelax, some packages list plum extract content at .01 or .02mg which is little better than zero.