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Post Covid Long Term Chronic Constipation Like Marbles - Anybody Else?

Posted by nlcarl @nlcarl, Sep 5, 2022

First - I thank the Lord I found this forum. I knew there had to be others having strange, unexplained issues.

November of 2021, I returned from traveling and 2 days later started experiencing diarrhea. At that time, NOBODY told us diarrhea was associated with Covid or could be only symptom. We now know you can have ONLY gastro symptoms with Covid. I did not have respiratory symptoms other than a slight runny nose. On day 4, I got a very bad headache that lasted for 2 days. And exhaustion at night. Other than that, I felt ok. Diarrhea multiple times throughout the day. On day 13 of diarrhea, I went to an urgent care. The NP looked at me like I was an idiot because I hadn't been tested for Covid. Why would I? Informed me yes, you can present with ONLY diarrhea (who knew!) Said it was too late now, I had already been out and exposed people, and it may or may not show as positive after so many days. So - I never got an official diagnosis other than medical staff telling me "duh, you have Covid...".

Day 14 was my last day with diarrhea. Then 2 weeks of extreme fatigue. AND - I've never had a normal stool again. Just hard round "deer pellets" - like large hard marbles. I do go, but never empty completely, and never a normal stool shape. I have used probiotics for many years, and am otherwise VERY healthy.

Yes, I've tried it all: kimchee, sauerkraut, nuts, vegetables, fruits, high fiber everything, ground flaxseed, chia seed, little to no processed foods, etc. I drink minimum 60 oz water a day. I exercise regularly and am active. It's nothing that I've done or am not eating correctly. And I didn't suddenly get IBS or Crohn's. I 100% believe my intestines were damaged from having intestinal Covid. My biome is broken.

Seeing all of you describing long term symptoms (many so much worse) gives me hope maybe they'll figure this out. It's at least starting to be acknowledged. In the meanwhile, I'm going to keep trying and hoping. If you've found any fixes, I would love to hear.

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pattig09 | @pattig09 | May 10 6:00pm
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@pattig09
Thanks for your answer!

I had already endo exams in the last 3 years and "fecal analysis“. Also a MRT examination gave no clue or hint why this is happening in the intestinal system.
I took specific Probiotics to repair the leaky gut situation .
None helped so far.
Special diet helped with a low SIBO Situation .
But the the whole nerves are not working right in the coloumn and so the transport is not working ….
Took also already“ Resolor“ to improve perestaltic ( transport) problem, but I had cramps and did not feel good .
It is really a hard situation with this instestinsl pains.

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@meike There was a recent LC post about using Black Castor Oil. I decided to look it up. While the poster in LC group said he rubbed it on his belly button (which it would absorb fast into the intestines from there), it does appear to provide relief for people that take it internally:

Supports Digestive Health and Regularity
When taken internally, black castor oil acts as a natural laxative, promoting regular bowel movements and relieving constipation. Ricinoleic acid can stimulate the smooth muscles of the intestinal tract. This can encourage peristalsis and aid in the elimination of waste.

A 2011 study found that castor oil packs applied to the abdomen improved constipation symptoms in elderly patients (that supports the LC Covid poster about rubbing it on the belly button). The study’s authors suggested that the oil’s ricinoleic acid content can penetrate the skin and stimulate the intestinal tract.

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meike | @meike | May 10 9:34pm
In reply to @pattig09 "@meike There was a recent LC post about using Black Castor Oil. I decided to look..." + (show)
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@meike There was a recent LC post about using Black Castor Oil. I decided to look it up. While the poster in LC group said he rubbed it on his belly button (which it would absorb fast into the intestines from there), it does appear to provide relief for people that take it internally:

Supports Digestive Health and Regularity
When taken internally, black castor oil acts as a natural laxative, promoting regular bowel movements and relieving constipation. Ricinoleic acid can stimulate the smooth muscles of the intestinal tract. This can encourage peristalsis and aid in the elimination of waste.

A 2011 study found that castor oil packs applied to the abdomen improved constipation symptoms in elderly patients (that supports the LC Covid poster about rubbing it on the belly button). The study’s authors suggested that the oil’s ricinoleic acid content can penetrate the skin and stimulate the intestinal tract.

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@pattig09
Thanks a lot for your information!
It’s definitely interesting an with a try !

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truwomandi | @truwomandi | May 11 12:42am
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Yes- since I had my first Covid infection 3 years ago the constipation got worse every year.
I tried all: prebiotics, probiotics, fibre rich eating, lots of water drinking, acupuncture , blood analysis and supplements according to blood analysis , herbal teas etc.
I also eat totally healthy- no sugar, no cows milk , no wheat products.
BUT nothing helps to get a normal digestion. back and normal working bowels.
The constipation is really really bad and I have a lot of pains in my guts dice this post Covid infection stayed in my bowels/ body .
I do have very bad painful nights with coloumn pains and less sleep and feel weak and nervous a lot.
Anybody has the same problems and found a solution ?

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@meike I ate 3 prunes yesterday and 3 today on my oatmeal. It worked great, but now I don't dare pass gas! LOL

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jack1724 | @jack1724 | May 12 10:39am
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@meike Colon pain and constipation appear to be an indication that it's time for an endo exam by a gastrologist. After 2 years of what I now refer to as 'dart throwing' medicines for my post Covid infections for chronic pain in my upper and lower colon, the anti-biotic and anti fungal 'darts' had destroyed the lining of my upper and lower GI tract. The endo proved the damage and also discovered a very advanced C-Diff.

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@pattig09 Hi, I have gone thru similar and I emphathize. My last endo was fine, but they wanted to test my asophagus. Turns out that somehow I lost the peristalsis in my throat. Consequently much of my food intake was retained in my throat. Meaning that it was no timely or properly digested into my system.

Wishing you the best. Jack1724

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