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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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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 15, 2023
In reply to @researchmaven "Good luck with it. I neglected to say that I have also added a dinner pill..." + (show)
@researchmaven

Good luck with it.

I neglected to say that I have also added a dinner pill -- a magnesium supplement-- that may also be part of my solution. It draws water into the colon. Again, I use a small dose, this time a half-dose (1 pill) for a small amount of magnesium. The recommended 2-pill dose is too much and not helpful. The product is Hilma - Gentle Bowel Movement Support. One pill is 87 mg magnesium, so a dose at 20% of the daily value. Note I have an extremely limited diet, so perhaps I wasn't getting enough magnesium from food. If you are not getting exactly what you want with the oil, you can consider a magnesium supplement.

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Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few years. Currently I use "gush and push" - once daily Miralax and every other day Duloclax (bisacodyl). I know regular use of biscodyl is discouraged, but I'm desperate and this works, a little too well at times.

I've tried magnesium citrate and never found the right dose. Thanks for this suggestion.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 15, 2023
In reply to @tadueo "Thanks again. I'll try it as you say." + (show)
@tadueo

Thanks again. I'll try it as you say.

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If those steps are not sufficient, post again and let me know. I have other tricks up my sleeve.

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tadueo | @tadueo | Sep 15, 2023
In reply to @researchmaven "If those steps are not sufficient, post again and let me know. I have other tricks..." + (show)
@researchmaven

If those steps are not sufficient, post again and let me know. I have other tricks up my sleeve.

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I think being 90 doesn't help my situation.
Miralax +dried prunes and figs has been doing the job for me lately.
Thanks.

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bb03 | @bb03 | Sep 16, 2023
In reply to @astaingegerdm "@bonn - I’m taking Motegrity 2 mg tabs. One tablet at bedtime- I think bedtime was..." + (show)
@astaingegerdm

@bonn - I’m taking Motegrity 2 mg tabs. One tablet at bedtime- I think bedtime was recommended and it seems to help motility the following day. Most of the time. There are still days when the system is paralyzed.
Interesting to hear that it interferes with your sleep. I find myself too awake at bedtime, but I’ll sleep fairly well.

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Any psychiatric problems from Montegrity?

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oanaionica | @oanaionica | Sep 16, 2023
In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few..." + (show)
@heyjoe415

Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few years. Currently I use "gush and push" - once daily Miralax and every other day Duloclax (bisacodyl). I know regular use of biscodyl is discouraged, but I'm desperate and this works, a little too well at times.

I've tried magnesium citrate and never found the right dose. Thanks for this suggestion.

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I suffered by the same issue. If you go n line on FB you will find Reforma Pro Sanatate, Emanoil Cosma, his diet saved my life. I recommended. No more drugs. It is not easy to follow but after the first 2 weks you feel the difference. Good luck!

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Sep 16, 2023
In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few..." + (show)
@heyjoe415

Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few years. Currently I use "gush and push" - once daily Miralax and every other day Duloclax (bisacodyl). I know regular use of biscodyl is discouraged, but I'm desperate and this works, a little too well at times.

I've tried magnesium citrate and never found the right dose. Thanks for this suggestion.

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U have to play with it. Take a teas and if it doesn't work in an hour or so, take more. Also, baking soda in water works, but you have to play with that too. I guess it depends on what you have eaten the day before or before you take it.

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tadueo | @tadueo | Sep 16, 2023
In reply to @mikaylar "U have to play with it. Take a teas and if it doesn't work in an..." + (show)
@mikaylar

U have to play with it. Take a teas and if it doesn't work in an hour or so, take more. Also, baking soda in water works, but you have to play with that too. I guess it depends on what you have eaten the day before or before you take it.

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Thanks for the advice.
tadueo

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 16, 2023

My thanks to all for the advice!

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sheilagreen | @sheilagreen | Sep 16, 2023
In reply to @tadueo "Thanks Hal, I'll try it. tadueo" + (show)
@tadueo

Thanks Hal,
I'll try it.
tadueo

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Cosmocol sachets I find very helpful. One of my doctors told me that Cosmocol draws water into the colon so you can take as many as you like . Without harm ….
🤞

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tadueo | @tadueo | Sep 16, 2023

Thanks Sheila. I'll try the Cosmocol.
tadueo

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