Hi, let me start by saying I'm new to these message boards, and I thank you in advance for reading my post!
I've been suffering from constipation for about 16 years. It started not long after I got out of college, and was obsessed with my weight - I started drinking "Slim Tea" which was simply senna ( a laxative ).. I think I did that for about 5 years. I stopped that and never took a laxative again, for fear I had done some severe damage to my intestines. Probably about 6 years ago though I brought the issue to my PCP and he said that I couldn't have done damage and to eat more fiber. I didn't follow up again, thinking of course that I was just doing something wrong and of course being embarassed about it.
This past September I decieded to become Vegan. I have a 5 year old, and a 2 1/2 year old and have been seeing a Therapist for 2.5 years for PPD. I had broken my foot and was upset about gaining weight because I couldn't run - and she suggested a vegentarian diet. Well, my constipation got even worse. I tried ( I swear ) everything - I tried a probiotic and I tried going Gluten free ( which seemed to help for a little bit. ) I went back to my PCP and he ran tests for Celiac and referred me to a GI doctor. The GI doctor scheduled me for a Colonoscopy ( which was clean ).. and my celiac tests were negative. Now my Therapist is vern much into Homeopathy and using food to treat what ails you.. so she has had me trying everything - digestive enzymes, aloe vera juice etc. And now she has me going gluten free again.
But I'm losing my mind! I've ruined so many undergarments because my constipation is so bad that when I pass gas, I pass stool. The other night it was so bad that at 4am I used an enema to get some relief! My stomach is horribly distended.. I've popped so many buttons off my pants because of it! Oh and the gas.. its horrible.. my poor family and co-workers!
I have been using Heather's teas, the peppermint capsules and the acacia fiber. At one point I was using her cookbook as well. I've been convinced that I have a food allergy.. but now I'm thinking maybe if I just stick to soluble fiber, I could be okay??? Any words of wisdom? I seriously just want to stop eating!!!
I'm currently taking Miralax with 1.5 tablespoons of acacia fiber every night.
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Help? Advice? I think I'm losing my mind!!
