Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Help! Anyone else out there like me?

Hi there jnbeitel,

I too suffer from ultra slow motility due to a long and twisty bowel. Apparently it is genetic as my dad had the same thing. I have suffered with this all of my life. I would have a BM like once a month!!! Yikes, I know. Funny though, I never suffered pain or bloating. At any rate, after I had my baby, I actually started suffering MAJOR cramps and diarrhea - a HUGE change from what I was used to. I had all the tests done and was diagnosed with IBS. I think all of the diarrhea and cramping was a hormonal issue. Well, my diarrhea is under control (crossing fingers it stays that way) but now I am back to MAJOR constipation but this time WITH the annoying pain. I take milk of magnesia (i really need a rx for miralax) but it only helps so much. Slow motility is very frustrating and it is something I battle with every single day. The foods that speed up my motility are bran foods and they cause me SEVERE cramps, so I don't go near them anymore. What's a girl to do. Not sure how much I helped you, but I do know where you are coming from.

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Dana

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