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IBS with constpation
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
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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/?pg=6#comment-743283
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.