Anybody here have chronic constipation & pelvic floor dysfunction?

Thank you very much! I will give this a try!!

Good! I hope it works for you. Just remember, it tastes awful so try and squeeze some lemon juice in it if you can. But it does work and it's natural. I've been using this since I was 12 years old and I'm 78.
I wish you the best!
PML

Thank you!!

I have both and I've found kegel exercises, relaxing my pelvic floor by putting a hot pad on your lower stomach while lying down for 30 min every day. Also doing any exercises to build up your core strength. Breathing exercises, and biofeedback in your therapy should help you adjust your muscles to making the correct movements. Have you tried biofeedback?

Hi.. thank you for your response.,I haven’t tried the heat. I have had 15?sessions of pelvic floor therapy with biofeedback and I do the exercises at home. It has helped a lot with incontinence but I am still having trouble fully emptying my bowels so I get very backed up and then lots of diarrhea. I am going to try the warm compress. Thank you

Be careful because baking soda is very high in sodium. I understand you’re not taking every day. I have high blood pressure so I have to watch my sodium intake closely. I believe one teaspoon has over 1000 milligrams of sodium. Just thought I’d give you a heads up.

Thank you. I hadn’t thought of that. Any other suggestions are welcome!!!

The most recent drug for constipation is IBSRela. I have severe motility so absolutely nothing works for me but when a new drug hits the market my Gastro reaches out.
My regimen is pretty severe and my doctor in Atlanta wants me to go to Mayo.

The problem is everyone on here says you can’t get an appointment for years. I want to see if they can figure me out before I decide on a total colectomy. I’ve been dealing with this for 5 years and I’ve been very lucky but my regimen won’t last forever as it’s extensive now to be able to go twice a week.

You should be able to get an appointment with a proper referral. Have you called Mayo? They can give you guidelines for getting in sooner.

I have IBS and CPPD. I am also going to Pelvic Pain PT.

My gastroenterologist has advised me to take a double dose of Miralax every other day. It is working well for me. I have found that putting my feet on a small stool for a BM helps me empty my bowels. Probiotics and prebiotics help, too. Peppermint oil can help with cramps and gas.

My physical therapist is great. Kegels aren't recommended for pelvic floor pain. There is an exercise routine that strengthens your pelvic floor, ask your PT what exercises you should be doing. Have you tried the IC network? Jill Osborne has been a great pelvic floor pain advocate. Also, check out the podcast @dontkegelchronicles on buzzfeed. I would like to give you the links to these things but it won't let me do that.

There is hope. I hope that you feel much better soon.