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It doesn't shrink the postrate, rather it relaxes muscles to increase urine flow. Having used it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643018/

Discussion: Tamsulosin -- does it help with constipation?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Well said @cahnny I use and need fiber because I have IBS with diarrhea which needs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/106971/

Discussion: IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Mine told me the same thing. You can keep eliminating foods that you think contribute and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121860/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I forgot to add, in the past 2 months I have experienced severe constipation. I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702118/

Discussion: Gastro Issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Hi @dianecostella Sorry , I hadn’t seen your posting. You have autonomic small fiber neuropathy that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630406/

Discussion: Slow transit constipation and surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2021

Benefiber will bulk up stool while Miralax will soften it by drawing water into the intestines....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789650/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

I am right where you are. There is an excellent site through fb called Reversing Chronic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054485/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I used to suffer from constipation. Stayed at a vacation home of a gastroenterologist, and watched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053515/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

As a recent victim of constipation 12/2023, and a trip to the emergency room, my gastroenterologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124898/

Discussion: Severe Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Well put Sam. Of all the indignities associated with aging, constipation is the worst. And it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056956/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

My tests have come up positive 3 times over 7 yrs. I have been scanned from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006191/

Discussion: Anyone have a positive Cologuard test?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Hi @gbear1953, I am reading through your comments and must say I really do relate to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372543/

Discussion: Severe Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 17 9:57am

Hi Abdullahdev, I'm so sorry that you are having such problems! Perhaps you should see a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326699/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 13 8:58pm

Hello @sousou and welcome to Mayo Connect. We are pleased that you have joined our online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179545/

Discussion: Abdominal pain with severe constipation and weight loss

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 2, 2018

Hi and thank you for your help. I am prescribed Motegrity and taking miralax and magnesium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282688/

Discussion: I have pelvic dyssenergia. Does anyone else have that?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 15 4:11pm

I would also recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. You mentioned that the constipation and excess gas came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049725/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

Prune can cause gas and bloating. You can put some prune in a glass of water,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939524/

Discussion: Anyone been told the have diverticulosis with acute angulations?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

As other have stated~eating steal cut oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of cia seeds added (3x weekly),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144330/

Discussion: What help is available for very slow motility?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Apparently, you have me mixed up with someone else. My problem is not constipation, per se....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344231/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 9 9:00am

Thank you for sharing hope you can help. I woke up the day after Christmas in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/131578/

Discussion: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

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