Constipation
#333030 - 07/22/08 04:54 PM
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GaGa
Reged: 01/12/08
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Loc: Florida
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For those of you who are IBS-C or IBS-A...what is the most effective treatment for the "C"? I seem to be IBS-D only when anxious or upset or the dreaded antibiotics! Whereas, I used to be totally "D", now I seem to revert back to "C",sometimes only going ever 2 days, then that causes the "hems" to flare up w/ some bleeding. My tummy feels better when I eat primarily SF, but I think it may be causing the "C". Color me "clueless" at this point. I probably am the only person in the world who prays for a BM and then thanks God when I have an easy one!  In the past when I've tried even stool softeners, they cause crazy cramping even in the middle of the night, so I'm terrified of them and laxatives. My dr. suggested Miralax, but I've heard of cramping with it too. I'm trying to add more fiber, but that seems to make it worse - and, I drink probably 90 or more oz. of water a day, plus (pat on the back) I've started walking again and try to eat some kind of fruit like a plum first thing in am....... Advice, please and thank you!
Just a thought, did you ever think you would be like your parents or grandparents living to talk about your bowel habits????  Gross! But, that's why you guys are so wonderful!
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"I Will Survive! :-)... I shall live and not die and declare the works of The Lord..."
Edited by GaGa (07/22/08 04:58 PM)
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Hi Dorothy:
Here is something my physical therapist recommends and it works for me 99% of the time. BEFORE you even get out of bed in the morning do an abdominal massage. I do with kness bent. I will try to explain: Take your index and middle finger of both hands and using both hands side by side start massaging in a small CLOCKWISE circular motion from lower right abdomen (start way, way low). Massage up and across (above belly button), then down lower left abdomen (go way down). You could also do a goggle search for "abdominal massage for constipation". Press a little hard (not real hard) and make sure you do a clockwise. When finished with this get up and drink 2 glasses of warm water. Instead of warm water, what really helps me is taking a hot cup of water, adding 1-2 Tablespoons of Blackstrap molasses and a little rice milk. (this is my fake coffee). Has to be BLACKSTRAP molasses which is known for constipation relief and is packed with minerals and vitamins. I have also heard that some people drink this little concoction before they go to bed at night. Good luck.
Sharon
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It seems counterintuitive, but I seem to do best when I am not on a high fiber diet, or I should say a diet high in SF. If I eat a ratio of 75% SF coupled CAREFULLY w/specific IF I get the most consistent BM's. (Consistent meaning time of day, no mucous, not painful prior to the BM, not painful actually having the BM, and actual stool consistency)
The other key for me is to remember the mind/body connection. Eating small, frequent meals, not letting my self get too hungry, eating slowly and in a relaxed environment. HTH!
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Daily exercise and Natural Calm do the trick for me!! Do a board search on Natural Calm (a magnesium supplement, NOT a laxative) and you'll get lots of hits. I'm stable, but I still take my NC every night and have a reliable BM every morning. Love it!
Good luck!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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I tried it, but had a really hard time with the taste...YUCKY!
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FancyMom
IBS-A,Constipation predominant, GERD
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Thank you all so very much. I know it's stupid, but if I don't go every day, I freak out, then I strain, then the cycle starts of the hems + bleeding. I'll try everyone's suggestions! Thanks a million! Blessings!!!!
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"I Will Survive! :-)... I shall live and not die and declare the works of The Lord..."
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I would give miralax a try. I've been taking it every day (2 doses) for the past almost 2 years. It doesn't cause any kind of cramping or tummy upset like other laxatives do. I was prescribed miralax after I had surgery for rectal prolapse. Thankfully I still get it as a prescription...much cheaper than OTC. It wasn't available OTC when I started using it. Lots of warm water or tea, some exercise (whatever you can handle...walking, swimming, biking), and a good amount of IF (whatever you can handle) work well for me. I also take 2 doses of citrucel every day (have been taking that for almost 5 years).
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~Mary
Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.
 
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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Mary -
Thank you so much for your response. I'll try it this weekend while I'm home. Blessings! - Dorothy
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Wow. I'm surprised you can take citrucel AND mirilax. It doesn't give you diarrhea?? I tried citrucel once, and I cramped so bad I thought I was gonna pass out!! Sweating, shaking and PRAYING a lot!!
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FancyMom
IBS-A,Constipation predominant, GERD
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