I'm really sorry your feeling so bad right now. I really hope things get better for you. I'm not IBS C but I do have a few suggestions.
As you know the natural calm works for c because of it's magnesium content. So how about finding a new magnesium supplement? Do you have a supplement store near to you or you could try some of the internet stores. A pharmacist could help you find a brand that will help. There's something about taking magnesiunm at http://www.helpforibs.com/supplements/.
A lot of people get gas when they suddenly introduce a lot more fibre into their diet so you should introduce the soluble in both supplement and food fom gradually over a period of weeks. Some insoluble fibre should also help trigger contractions in your colon. I've found the best way to take IF is in a smoothie. I make a smoothie with a banana, 1/4 of berries, 3/4 of soy or rice milk and a little sugar.
Fibre can sometimes worsen constipation if your not taking enough water. You should be shooting for at least 8 8ounces glasses per day. It doesn't have to be all water. The teas and soya/rice milk all count.
I'm not sure about the pain near your ovaries. It could be that's where the ibs related pain has decided to settle. When I get pain it sits right below my ribs.
I'd pressue your doc about a colonoscopy - say your improving your diet but your be a lot less stressed if you knew a colonoscopy had cleared you. Not to panic you but polyps can cause constipation.
I think you on the right track about the meditation. You could also try some gentle yoga as a way to get exercise which can relive gas and C. The last newsletter had a good gas reliving move and I also use a DVD called yoga for stress relief (avaailble on amazon) which has a routine specifically for IBS and one for constipation.
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Re: I need help!: looking for a magnesium supplement
