I also have the constipation side of IBS. I have to admit though I have never gone the laxative route because it scares me to death! I definately would go off slow since your body is use to them but you do need to find something else to help your body heal and to start moving BM's properly without the help of a laxative. I have found that magnesium comes in different forms and they are not all created equal. You do need to make sure you are getting a good product, but the magnesium has helped me move things along as well as the Acacia fiber. I take coral calcium since it has the 2:1 magnesium/calcium ratio that our body needs in order for the magnesium to work properly. I found the cheap coral calcium did nothing so I pay a little more for a more potent product. Also I found that I had to be careful with Acacia and start with smaller doses and then gradually add more --- I do not take more than 1 1/2 tsp per day of it. Everyone is different and I know there are many more individuals on this board we know more than I do. Good luck and I do feel your pain.
Posts
Re: Help! I am miserable, Senna was the only thing that worked and now it stopped working!
