Problem with Chronic constipation

Posted by bb03 @bb03, Feb 1, 2021

I have a history of hypothyroidism, severe endometriosis/treatment was a hysterectomy 17 years ago.I also have a hx of IBS. My thyroid hormone levels are stable. I eat like a rabbit(I poop like one too, LOL!!!!!!). I eat a large amount of fiber and drink almost every hour(nonalcholic).ONly prescription drugs I take are armour thyroid and my estrogen/prosterone troche. I make a coconut bread and I add psyllium husks,flax seed and chia seed to it. I eat it practically every am. I also eat a spinach salad for lunch daily with nuts and yogurt and eat a lean meat and veggie and more coconut bread at night. I do one cheat meal with a cheat dessert once per week. I am relatively active for my age of 60. I've been to a gastroenterologist and we have tried Linzess which didn't help at all. I take miralax, and a Super Cleanse tab one per day which has herbs to soften the stool and to stimulate the bowel and It barely works. I am at a loss. I have not tried Montegrity yet. I don't know if it will be helpful and the side effects scare me. I had a CT of my abdomen and it was ok, no obstructions. The gastroenterologist that I go to practically accused me of abusing laxatives. I would be impacted if I didnt use the miralax and the Super Cleanse. Diet/water and activity do not help. I had diarrhea from my late teens to the age of 36 when my intestines out of the blue just shut down completely. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I was put on Synthroid but the constipation didn't go away. So if there is any gastroenterologist out there that can help me, please let me know.I feel defeated and worry about my health.

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Profile picture for heyjoe415 @heyjoe415

Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few years. Currently I use "gush and push" - once daily Miralax and every other day Duloclax (bisacodyl). I know regular use of biscodyl is discouraged, but I'm desperate and this works, a little too well at times.

I've tried magnesium citrate and never found the right dose. Thanks for this suggestion.

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Change of diet? Walking enough?Eat less fiber for a week and 500 magnesium 2 times a day. I have IBS and chronic spastic colitis. Common with Fibromyalgia. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. Chicken and fish. Fried food is a treat but I pay for it.

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I do the prunes and also figs but still need MiroLAX daily. It's pretty mild stuff. I take the MX at 8am and always have a BM before 9am.
2 weak Martini's before sleep don't hurt. Toss and turn for 2 or 3 seconds.
tadueo

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I eat prunes and drink prune juice. It works for me. I also eat meat and have a beer or two.

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Any psychiatric problems from Montegrity?

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@bb03
No, I have not noticed anything. I know what you are talking about- I have also read about it being a side effect.
I don’t take a whole tablet at night anymore- it worked too well! I will take 1/2 tablet a couple of times a week. In between I may use Senna-S. This may not work, that’s where Motegrity comes in handy.

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I suffered by the same issue. If you go n line on FB you will find Reforma Pro Sanatate, Emanoil Cosma, his diet saved my life. I recommended. No more drugs. It is not easy to follow but after the first 2 weks you feel the difference. Good luck!

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Thanks. Going to FB.
tadueo

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Thanks Sheila. I'll try the Cosmocol.
tadueo

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Thanks Hal,
I'll try it.
tadueo

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Cosmocol sachets I find very helpful. One of my doctors told me that Cosmocol draws water into the colon so you can take as many as you like . Without harm ….
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My thanks to all for the advice!

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U have to play with it. Take a teas and if it doesn't work in an hour or so, take more. Also, baking soda in water works, but you have to play with that too. I guess it depends on what you have eaten the day before or before you take it.

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Thanks for the advice.
tadueo

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Profile picture for heyjoe415 @heyjoe415

Thank you. I'm a 68 y/o male and constipation has crept in over the last few years. Currently I use "gush and push" - once daily Miralax and every other day Duloclax (bisacodyl). I know regular use of biscodyl is discouraged, but I'm desperate and this works, a little too well at times.

I've tried magnesium citrate and never found the right dose. Thanks for this suggestion.

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U have to play with it. Take a teas and if it doesn't work in an hour or so, take more. Also, baking soda in water works, but you have to play with that too. I guess it depends on what you have eaten the day before or before you take it.

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