Thank you for your response Crow. Sounds like you've been through a lot also. My fiance's step father just passed away a few months ago from stomach cancer. I was shocked at how quickly it advanced.
I really don't have a lot of pain. I occasionally have mild cramping feelings in my lower abdomen when I have my other symptoms. I am going to try and work off the colon cleanse, though. It may sound weird but I am so worried about stopping it. It has been the only thing so far that has helped the constipation and when that is better the other symptoms improve. I will give the peppermint a try and also the citrucel.