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bowel movements
I have several bowel movements every day first it is constipation then soft then running any answers as to why?
Diverticulitis and colectomy
Has anyone had part of their intestine removed? I have diverticulitis and sometimes I still experience discomfort and constipation.
Twisted colon doctors no longer helping
Hello, I am having bad problems with constipation I was diagnosed with a tortuous colon and idiopathic chronic constipation. I am desperate for answers I...
Alternatives to Linzess (linaclotide)
Has anyone found combintion of lesser expens9ve drugs that does whatLinzess does to relieve constipation. I think that I may go to Miralax, which I...
Have ct abd in 5 days/my symptoms
Chronic diarrhea for yrs cause of ssri medsdoc said constipation vs mass in colonct abd fridaydid 3 colonoscopy type preps to clear any constipation followed...
What help is available for very slow motility?
I’ve been searching, for over two years, for help with chronic constipation and slow, to no motility. I’ve tried numerous, expensive, prescriptions, and Dr. said...
Gastrointestinal problems with the use of Seroquil XR.
I have tried all possible solutions to imobile bowel and constipation with the use of seroquil XR which I use for depression. Any suggestions?
Colonic stricture
Does anyone else have to deal with a colonic stricture. I had to have balloon dilation to try and open up the colon. It was...
Baby Massage for Redundant/ elongated Colon
My baby was diagnosed with an elongated colon at 2 weeks old. She is now 9 weeks and her life is characterized by pain on...
Miralax not working
I’m a 70-yr old male and started developing constipation Omer the past few months. Taking Miralax 1x day for 3 days—spacing it out over a...
Eternal Liquid diet.
I'm 90 and have tried many laxatives with no success. Is there an elderly person out there that has had to maintain a liquid (soft)...
IBS—Change from -D to -C
Has anyone else experienced a change from IBS-D to IBS-C? After about two years of the D, I have now changed to the C. I...
Anyone been told the have diverticulosis with acute angulations?
I have been going to doctors for years due to constipation, I have tried everything otc, herbal, and holistic and they would work for a...
New Mayo-published book on Digestive Health
I wanted to share that the 4th edition of Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health is available. Description below:"Chances are, you've experience heartburn, gas, nausea, constipation...
Statins causing bowel movement motility reduction
I have been taking pitavastatin for some time and have noticed that it has caused me constipation. It seems as if I don’t have any...
When is Lactulose recommended?
Hello All, I have seen a mention of lacrulose here on the forum. It is known to treat constipation, but I am wondering when is...
Question regarding floppy colon and wheat flour.
I have been told I have a floppy colon. I also know that crackers, heavy crusty bread, some pizza crusts and most recently seasoned bread...
Bowel spasms caused by spinal nerve impingement?
I have had severe lower right side abdominal pain w/constipation plus corresponding lower back & hip pain especially first thing in am for over 6...
IBS problems when going to bed
My 37 year old daughter has been diagnosed with IBS. She has done everything recommended by every specialist she has seen. She is now eating...
Just diagnosed with colitis...given Budesonide $$$$
I am having diarrhea/constipation issues and this medicine might work for the awful feelings. How did it work for you? I can't afford the cost,...