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Hello All,

I have IBS-C. I had not had a bowel movement since Tuesday, 8/6. Today I had some.

I will point out that I had a LOT of gas the last few days preceding my BMs.

The first one was relatively normal and I was grateful after finally getting those nasty oral CT scan contrasts out of my system.

Then I had a large, very loose bowel movement. I had more cramps and then passed small, thin stools in yet a third BM this morning. I hope I am NOT grossing anyone out on this site!

Now I am racking my brain trying to figure out WHY this has happened.

I take Lactaid with all dairy products and also the Equate gas prevention capsules.

I recently bought a salad dressing with chipotle seasoning in it.

I would really appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you SO much!!

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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.

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