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Hi,

It sounds like you might be IBS Alternate like I am, since you've gone from D to C.

I know I became so impacted that I HAD to try glycerin suppositories for a day or two so I know how uncomfortable you feel not being able to go. What I do now as was suggested to me is take Benefiber (powder) in the morning in a glass of water and at night I take Citrucel (powder) and mix that in something you can drink. You may want to start first with a half teaspoon of these for a while before increasing the dosage, and drink loooooots of water.

I take 1 teaspoon of each per day and I finally have been having BM's every day since adding the Citrucel. Most days now I am going twice a day. I notice butternut squash also helps when I feel the stool may be hard to pass but usually the Benefiber and Citrucel work just fine.

Please check the website for the safe foods but I know I had to stay away from all rice products until this was corrected as it bound me up even more.

More people will give you some really good advise. It's been very slow on the boards this weekend so don't give up hope. A lot of people were probably out for Father's Day events etc. Just keep posting. You will get help!!!!! You're in the right place and again welcome!

Wishing you the best.

Pat

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