Forgot to mention a few things that may be relevant.
One, the kind of constipation I've got going is incomplete, infrequent BMs. Stools are thin and kind of pasty. Never dry, unless it's been a REALLY long time. Stool softeners like aloe are not effective. I need something that stimulates peristalsis.
Two, the reason this clinic doesn't think probiotics are good for those with SIBO is that there is already a tendency for overgrowth of bacteria, so introducing large amounts of bacteria (whether good or bad) can make that worse. I'm not totally clear on why they don't recommend fiber.
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Re: Question for IBS-C folks: relief w/o fiber or probiotics?
