I think you may be right that you are in bed more hours because you don't sleep soundly for a portion of the night. I had this problem and went through a program at Stanford Sleep Clinic. I would be in bed for 9-10 hours, but in reality I was only getting quality sleep about 7-1/2 hours. So I learned how to consolidate my sleep. It's a bit of a process, but it did improve my sleep habits, and I don't feel the need to stay in bed for such long hours. You're not that far from Stanford, right? So you might be interested in taking their insomnia workshop. If that's not realistic, let me know, and I'll dig up notes and info on the process and post them.
You might also try taking your fiber supplements on a different schedule. I'm no expert on this, but if I need to go early in the morning (2 days a week I have to leave home at 6:30am and I like to go before I leave, if you know what I mean), then I need to take my supplements early in the day. Otherwise, later in the day is better, and I go around 8-9am. Maybe you could take your 3 doses starting at noon instead of starting first thing in the morning.
Have to laugh about your morning "window of opportunity"--But when you're IBS-C, if you miss it, you're sunk for the day.
Judithg
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Re: Anyone else have this weird AND very frustrating problem?
