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@ilean What symptoms do you have .. diarrhea, constipation, cramping, bloating? Where is the pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765363/

Discussion: Digestive issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Hello. I have constipation, intermittent severe diarrhea, nausea, occasional vomiting, and more. I have gastroparesis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/251121/

Discussion: Diarrhea, malabsorption, dizziness, feeling faint, confusion

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 25, 2019

My GI Dr told me Miralax is safe to take every day. If I still have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795275/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I was on carb /fiber diet due to pancreatitis and was constipated a lot. But was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324006/

Discussion: Anybody here have chronic constipation & pelvic floor dysfunction?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

I have been on laxatives for a month now because of constipation. Tried more fiber, Metamucil,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222883/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Hi Shelley. I started having issues in April 2023. I was constantly leaking stool, but then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141197/

Discussion: Redundant colon and surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

I just found to have a very tortuous colon. After a failed colonoscopy and a failed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714119/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

@rashida That’s interesting about availability. Maybe I’m wrong but I think Benefiber is still available in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174257/

Discussion: Leaky gut?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Hello @mnlady51160, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Surgeries of the digestive tract often lead to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438780/

Discussion: Severe Constipation after small intestine surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

I have a rectocele and suffer from incomplete evacuation. 4 years ago my urogynecologist suggested using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475188/

Discussion: Incomplete bowel evacuation. What could be causing this? Advice?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 5 1:19pm

Yep. I had an emergency forceps delivery of my son who was almost 9 lbs. and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381423/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Look up the Asian squat on YouTube. Really helps me when i have constipation. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170132/

Discussion: Leaky gut?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

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

I used to have constipation until I started drinking organic Smooth Move Tea by traditional medicinals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932482/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

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

How much slippery elm powder do you use in each meal? And do you just mix...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168401/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

@peterose thanks..probably true that overuse of MiraLax, or any laxative probably is not a good idea(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436524/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

I think @sue225 @pjss48 and @kariulrich might have something valuable to add to this discussion about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/234074/

Discussion: How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

It’s interesting that you are now avoiding fiber. My current GI NP has me taking Benefiber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180483/

Discussion: Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I have been suffering with constipation . I can’t seem to do any good . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437406/

Discussion: Severe Constipation after small intestine surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

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