Digestive Health Support Group

black tar like substance surrounding the anus that blocks from regular bowel movements

Been an issue for me, for 20 or 25 years. Many problems. And was in the ER once with a diverticulitis attack. Almost had to...

Hello all. I have been on here for awhile trying to figure out some Chest issues. I have digestive issues as well however. Yesterday afternoon...

I am not usually constipated but it never fails, when I travel, I get constipated! It is probably because my habits have changed but mostly...

First, to say, thank you all for being here for support and helping make sense of things! I was diagnosed with diverticulitis last November, have...

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...

What more do you have to do. I suffer from this a lot. Magnesium citrate, liquid, helped me, but since the recall, there is none....

Hello, I have been under a lot of added stress lately and I am finding that I can only have a bowel movement by using...

Dear team, I have been constipation and ulcers for over a month. My stool are always in black colour. And sometimes it appears my legs...

For the past year or so my rib cage area is like really painful the other day I had a small backache that radiated around...

Is the supplement, EMMA, that allegedly helps with constipation, safe?

I am a 68 year old female of normal weight, active and w/o new health issues. In January my bowel movements changed overnight; there has...

Colonoscopy prep did not work completely; 5 days later still no bowel movement. So doctor recommended mag citrate (whole bottle) and 4 dulcolax laxatives which...

hi--i am 70 and just became chronically constipated and my doctor is sure i also have an ulcer--i am scheduled for an endoscopy and a...

I have been dealing with this off and on for 70 yrs. Most recently I went to Gastrointrologist. After trying 3 different Rx I am...

so i'm aware that i have issues with constipation / my digestive system bc i barely poop for 4-5 days at a time (even when...

For the past 10 years, I have had severe constipation problems. I tried many medicines, and I have gone through 3 times endoscopy but discovered...

Have anyone who suffers from constipation has heard about Magnesium Oxide? I understand it comes in capsules. I take Myralax but I heard it is...

Can Benefiber be a good substitute for Miralax that was Prescribed to be taken daily? Can it be used while taking Miralax ? Mayo suggestions...

I have been on laxatives for a month now because of constipation. Tried more fiber, Metamucil, didn't work at all. I got a routine in...