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Anyone else have severe constipation?
I have had severe constipation for a long time. I drink lots of water and have had almost every test possible done and tried many prescription medications. These medications work for a little bit then stop. I currently take 3 docusate in morning and at night I will take 2 senna/docusate. I still dont have a daily BM. So i get bloated crampy and back pain from this.
I was told I could go to the Mayo Clinic as they may have ideas for me because they are out of options for me here.
Anyone else suffer from this?
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@hopeseeker22 - it looks like the rest of your message didn't come through to @lauracbaker. Would you post it again?
Yes I suffer from the same. I am taking Linzess but at first it was too gassy and too much so I went to a lower dose and that didn't work so I went back on high does . It does help but I use prunes like 10 when I get too backed up. I never did have the SIBO test but I am going to a dietician and on several priobiotics from Microbiome Labs.
Also, tried the Low FODMAP diet.
Nothing cured it but just telling you things to try.
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2 ReactionsI just came from Mayo Clinic because I had the same problem. Get a referral if you need one and go
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2 ReactionsAlso do you take miralax. They also added that on top of my regular motegrity. I take twice a day. You might need more and it does not hurt you. Works great until my therapy gets started. Hope you get the help you deserve
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@linghor miralax?............how much do you take?..no blocking?
Anyone tried CITRO - MAG for constipation .........Did it work?
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1 Reaction@peterose I take 2 times a day. First one in the am this brings water into your still. Make sure your drinking 1/2 your body weight in water. If 2 times does not work try 3. Drs at Mayo said take as much as I need. Don’t do to close to bed time because you will be up at night going to the bathroom found out the hard way
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4 ReactionsMy 1st memory of dealing with "Junk-In-The-Trunk" syndrome was when I was 5 yrs. old. Fought it my whole life ... came by it naturally, my father & several members of his family. We all just had to learn to deal with it & I might add, at the tender age of 88 I Think I've tried every laxative on the market ... some work better than others. Also have incorporated into my diet every fruit & vegetable known that's supposed to help with the problem.
Several members of my family (whom I know had the 'issue') lived well into their 90's, so
Lesson Learned', take care of your health, incorporate exercise into your lifestyle, & deal with your Chronic Constipation as best you can.
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