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and, don't forget Linzess, two docs prescribed, different dosage, but have to cut the lower one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725284/

Discussion: Splenic flexure syndrome *OR* maybe this other GI problem??

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

Hi Amanda, I have consulted my gastro in the past but not since this issue exacerbated....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265519/

Discussion: Bowel or fecal incontinence and how to manage it

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

Sounds to me like you have overflow diarrhea. watery stool leaks around a hard stool blockage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205456/

Discussion: bowel movements

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 6 4:03pm

Exact feeling (pain under sternum,ribs on left side, swiveling around to the small of my back)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222743/

Discussion: What can cause chest pain that’s come and gone for months?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 27 6:47am

Yeah go slow with a small dose of powdered magnesium. I started with the max dose,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899670/

Discussion: Severe Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Thanks. I never thought about acupuncture for constipation. I've had to resort to "gush and push"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898456/

Discussion: How to Wean Off MiraLax

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I also use Miralax once or twice a day and one small dose of magnesium chloride....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729012/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

Hi @kdroud and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am glad you finally found the answer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677950/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

@suzbyyrneHi. Is the FODMAP diet you are on for the SIBO, and do you also have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637457/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

Helen, one of the hallmark signs of Microscopic Colitis is diarrhea, constipation, brain fog, irritability, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247840/

Discussion: Severe Bloating and Distention: How did you find relief?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

Hi Sheilia49, What an awful situation you have! I'm sorry you are going through that! I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929045/

Discussion: Life long constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Hi @bluehedgehog and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You might benefit from the experience shared by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736271/

Discussion: Anyone have a subtotal or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomy?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Update: my constipation finally led me to the ER where an enema took care of things....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617676/

Discussion: Miralax not working

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hello @vanessab, I’d like to introduce you to fellow Connect members @pagray24 @nanny23 @sousou @edda @michrn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/253076/

Discussion: Diarrhea, joint/muscle pain, nausea, lightheaded, night sweats, etc.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

I've suffered from constipation all my life.. now 71..and really been thru it.. tortuous colon.. ulcer..leaky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326375/

Discussion: Chronic constipation questions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 13 11:12am

Hello @peppatty12, I appreciate you sharing your experiences with constipation and finding solutions. Each person's experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892488/

Discussion: Slow transit constipation and surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Thank you all for the information. I’ll have to talk to my Dr. about lactulose. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/591463/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 2, 2021

I too have chronic pain with abdominal adhesions. I see a very talented PT, who is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817176/

Discussion: Abdominal surgery for ovarian cancer, then adhesions and pain

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Hello @carlwgordon You asked about abdominal massage and that made me wonder if you have ever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334657/

Discussion: Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 12, 2021

I have had chronic constipation for almost a month; and I mean chronic. Did everything and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300975/

Discussion: Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 10 9:09am

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