Problem with Chronic constipation

Actually, upon rising, I like to have a cup of coffee and I seem to have to “go” after consuming only half cup. However, I must also tell you that since my last post, I have started to incorporate 1 tablespoon of Metamucil in 8 ounces of water twice daily and 4 to 5 ounces of warm prune juice in the morning with breakfast. Lots of water throughout the day. And some high fiber Fruits and vegetables, and even Chia seed In my shakes and flaxseed sprinkled on my waffles or pancakes.
Your cure does work, but I still find my stool to be hard and dry if I don’t do the above regimen.

Dustin see my response below. If there is a private message on here and you know who to use it, feel free to message me directly. I'd be glad to share my vast amount of knowledge on anything gut/gi health related. I am a forensic scientist and have done years of studying personally to help myself continue battling my uphill journey that started in 2016 in a coma on life support.

My constipation is beyond dangerous and had to be hospitalized a few times to get the fecal Impaction manually removed which was not pleasant at all. I lived in hospitals for 4 years for pancreas issues which led to more gi issues, severe constipation is one of the most problematic things until I tried everything and than made a mix that finally helped me from getting constant Impaction.

My personal solution, the only solution is to take a colon cleanse every night, along with varying stool softners capsules depending on the trend of solidity of my stool. Then first thing in am I have 8oz of warm lemon water, followed by caffeinated coffee 2-3 cups, and inject the 12mg Relistor (which i dont build a tolerance to like any laxatives, or steal water that I don't have to spare bc I also vomit 10-20+ times daily) direct in my abdomen and within 10 mins I am in the bathroom like clockwork passing a large pile of stool.

I will say though, this is a complete last resort when nothing else works.

Have fought this battle for 20 years. My experience is everything stops working if used daily so I do hit and miss. Have found laying on stomach before getting out of bed, doing some relaxed breathing and focusing on relaxing abdominal area very helpful. Apples, Raisin Bran clusters from Trader Joe’s with added Sunsweet prunes chopped and blueberries helpful. Physician Choice probiotics (Amazon) at times. Drink cold water upon waking 16 oz though I struggle getting that much. The cold water stimulates the reflex in gut. Few things I do daily- Magnesium oxide 400 mg at night + 2 stool softeners. Pepcid AC has some fast acting magnesium that definitely helps getting started. There are definite floor exercises that help move things. On YouTube. Begin to really tune in to slightest urge and go to bathroom. It sounds simple but extremely effective. Could keep a food diary. Akkermansia is another probiotic that people swear by. Use it as directed. My back exercises on floor have definitely been helpful. When all options have failed I go to Magnesium Citrate. Clear liquid At drug stores. Used to be given to clean out for colonoscopy I only drink 2-3 ounces. Takes about 6 hours.

Ok I really appreciate that and I have been trying your first advice and so far It has been every morning that's awesome 👍😎😎

Hi Kitchen,
I haven't had the May Thurner procedure but I've had the Mary Thurner procedure. My
back was sore for a week afterwards.

Tadueo

Hi Kitchen,
You've been through it all. Wow.
I have what the Gastro guys call an "extended" colon. Longer than normal requiring more "push" to vacate.
I use Miralax in 4 ozs. of warm PJ about every other day and a lot of strain.
I eat a lot of meat. Fish, pork chops, prime rib and broccoli, shallots and green beans. Lots of steamed broccoli.

Good luck.
Tadueo
Artist 2nd Class

Hi there
Sorry you are having these issues. It's really tough and can affect every part of your life.
I've tried Motegrity and initially thought it was a miracle pill after decades of trying all other prescriptions for severe constipation, distention and pelvic congestion, however it only worked for a week. I don't eliminate without taking Senna, stool softeners and Ducolax... and those are working only once a month now. I prefer not taking meds but have been I've tried it all; Enulose, MiraLAX, every magnesium, stool softeners, laxatives, pelvic therapy, prunes, kiwi's, epson salt baths, Tens unit. Drs are unable to tell me the cause or diagnosis and removal of the intestines is recommended (even a decade ago). No obstruction, Sitz market test showed scatter throughout intestines (100% markers still there after a week).
I'm curious - has anyone had successful results of May Thurner procedure (stents placed in iliac veins) and see any results of increased bowel movements? Wonder if the improve blood flow is a positive outcome for paralysis of the intestines and if the two conditions intersect.

Have the doctor prescribe injectable relistor. This is literally the ONLY thing that will allow me to have a bm, and usually if I'm backed up which I always am, I have a bowel movement within 5-10 mins while drinking my coffee, and before any food for best results.

I tried many many laxatives. I had a colonoscopy to make sure nothing was blocking my colon (that was unpleasant.) I took Miralax and it gave me incontinence of stool. The NP sorta gave up on me saying: I don't know what else to try with you. I stopped my headache meds thinking it was slowing down my stool. THEN: I made an appointment with my doctor and saw her assistant first. She said she made sure to take her thyroid med every morning before eating with a glass of water. BINGO. That was not my usual procedure. I just swallowed all the AM pills together before or after eating. Never thought it could matter. IT DOES. Now I take the thyroid pill every AM before any food. Am super happy I no longer have constipation.