Severe Constipation

It takes me three hours to complete a bowel movement. I have been to multiple gastros and get zero help. I get, try Linzess, try, etc. Biofeedback, pelvic floor, all useless. The doctors don't have a clue. What do I do now?

I’m not a doctor . I have had Crohn’s for almost 50 years. I call my bathroom “ my office” because I’m always in there. Like someone who’s working all the time. I can take an hour or so. I tell myself relax and I look on my phone play a game or listen to comedians etc…. 3 hours ?? Keep trying to find a doctor that listens to you and that you respect enough to listen to them. Then you debate alittle. Try new things! I tried the biofeedback and the pelvic floor stuff and hurt my back bending up and putting my feet up on that step to go to the bathroom. I tried different and not for me. Next.

Olive oil. I swear by it. I am on a low to no fiber diet causing me issues. Was taking miralax daily and still struggled. Months ago I started using olive oil at the recommendation of a friend. I haven't taken miralax in months.
Also something I learned many years ago is putting pressure on the spot between your genitals and anus. I know sounds awkward but it works when I'm stuck.
I am in no way a medical professional. Just sharing what has helped me and others I know. Hope this helps for you also.

I have found cherry juice to work well. Eating cherries may work as well. Im doing both and Im off the MiraLAX.

Have you tried Trulance..?? Linzess and Amitiza didn't work for me..I also use Miralax but don't have to some day..and I take 1 VSL3 Probiotic..( available on Amazon.. comes in "freeze dry packing"!! Nice!! Product needs to be refrigerated...this has worked Miracles for me!! And something new.. a piece of dark chocolate at night..I tried every thing and even been hospitalized from constipation.. was going to see a surgeon last Oct but 15 days before my appointment.. God turned on the you know what and I've been going ever since.. DR said "I don't know what you're doing.. biofeedback or what.. but it's working ..you don't need surgery.. and I replied "the Word works!!" Came out to my car and under the windshield wiper was a note saying" God has heard your payers.. you are can do all things thru Christ which strengthens you and He is going to help you.. you will get thru this..!!Some one saw my personalized license plate ..it says PHL413..!! Prayers for you!!

Oh how common this issue is! Thank you for sharing your helpful information. May I ask, how much olive oil and how high the quality? Thank you!

I take 1 to 1.5 teaspoons a day. Everyday. My nutritionist at mayo told me it can't hurt and if it's working go ahead and continue to use it. I use different brands, one I have used is a light flavored one from Walmart even. I was ordering one online but sometimes I forget and run out before a new one arrives so I just use what they have at the store.

Do you take it at night? I am on the most powerful GI motility drug called Motegrity for a whole week now with no results. it is so very uncomfortable, esp with all the fermentation going on in there. My local GI will send me somewhere else but I have no idea who can help me.

After trying all those laxative drugs with no help, I now realize I must take my thyroid pill first in the morning with water and no food. Also I have to take the probiotic sometime during the day. And one teaspoon of olive oil sometime during the day too.
I threw out the Celebrex which caused hard marble stool and much pain passing them.
The GI docs here were no help at all.

I would need to know what kind of dietary changes you have tried to be able to offer advice. Also, if you have a lot of incomplete evacuations during the three hours, or if it just takes that long to just get a "normal" poop.