It seems that most I read is about people with IBS and diarrhea. My problem is bloating and constipation. I have what you call pebble poop. I take stool softeners every night and stronger laxatives at least three times a week. Is there anyone else suffering from this? I had my gallbladder removed a year ago since I thought that was a problem. But there was no change in my symptoms. Thanks in advance
Hello @debschmitt and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your posting about IBS. On Connect there are many of us who have IBS with constipation. It seems that everyone works to find their own treatment for constipation problems.
Here are links to discussions on constipation. You might find the ideas suggested by other members helpful in your own treatment of constipation:
It seems that most I read is about people with IBS and diarrhea. My problem is bloating and constipation. I have what you call pebble poop. I take stool softeners every night and stronger laxatives at least three times a week. Is there anyone else suffering from this? I had my gallbladder removed a year ago since I thought that was a problem. But there was no change in my symptoms. Thanks in advance
My GI Dr recommended this which is working for me: Daily: 4 oz of prune juice in the morning, 1 dose of Miralax, 1-2 servings of Citrucel, 8-10 glasses of water. If needed, Senokot S. He said I could try reducing the dosage of Miralax to see if that works, and I now take 2/3 of the package dose.
I have ibs and slow-transit constipation. Ive been having one flare after another of ibs. My face has been red a alot past few days. Im just wondering if theres a connection. Not sleeping good, have some hot/cold and chills. My dr. gave me an antispasmodic, and my stomach quieted down a few hours. Its back, especially if i eat. Im really not sure what to do. Im not sure if its something to be seen for.I dont have any "serious" symptoms as they would say. I just cant eat...having pain, cramping, bloating,gas, burping, a little diarrhea and also constipation. Its been a month now and its hard to function at my normal.
I've been reading about histamines because I seem to be prone to migraine-like symptoms and am trying to figure out what my triggers may be. I was surprised to read that gastrointestinal symptoms can be a sign of trouble with histamines. Some of my safest foods are oatmeal, apples, and ginger.
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Hello @debschmitt and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your posting about IBS. On Connect there are many of us who have IBS with constipation. It seems that everyone works to find their own treatment for constipation problems.
Here are links to discussions on constipation. You might find the ideas suggested by other members helpful in your own treatment of constipation:
--Problems with Chronic Constipation
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/problem-with-chronic-constipation/
--Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel C or Chronic Constipation
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/feedback-on-linzess-for-irritable-bowel-c-or-chronic-constipation/
The Fodmap Eating Plan is one that can be quite helpful in dealing with all types of IBS problems. Here is some information about that:
--Fodmap Eating Plan
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fodmap-eating-plan/
Would you like to share what you have done to treat your chronic constipation? Have you considered Pelvic Floor Therapy?
My GI Dr recommended this which is working for me: Daily: 4 oz of prune juice in the morning, 1 dose of Miralax, 1-2 servings of Citrucel, 8-10 glasses of water. If needed, Senokot S. He said I could try reducing the dosage of Miralax to see if that works, and I now take 2/3 of the package dose.
I've been reading about histamines because I seem to be prone to migraine-like symptoms and am trying to figure out what my triggers may be. I was surprised to read that gastrointestinal symptoms can be a sign of trouble with histamines. Some of my safest foods are oatmeal, apples, and ginger.
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