I have been fighting for publishing it by submitting it to a lot of medical journals for more than 560 days, but they treated it just exactly like the medical community in the mid-19th century treated Ignaz Semmelweis’ discovery of doctors having to wash their hands. If you don’t now Ignaz Semmelweis’ story, you can go to https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12720402/ to read it.

My discovery is straightforward: the cause of constipation is sitting or squatting too long every day. The cure is to stand up (please note: no walking, just standing at ease) after breakfast and relax (reading news on phones helps divert attention and relax) while waiting for bowel movements, it’s better to loosen the belt while standing.

It's fine to stand immediately right after breakfast.

It's also OK to wait until after completing other tasks before standing. 

The constipation patients can also start standing right during breakfast, and then keep standing after breakfast.

But keep in mind, the patients must stand up until wanting to defecate.

I know you will mostly likely not trust it, but it works 100% effective without any side effect and at zero cost, so do not rush to reject it, just ask constipation patients around you to try it. When you see the magic effects, I’m sure you will certainly help promote this theory.

I have had Ibs c for around 8 years. I was able to manage it to start with but over the last couple of years it got considerably worse.

My main issue is the odour issues which I can’t smell but others can. It’s really impacting my life in particular at work as I work in an office for some of the week and my co workers make comments about the smell and they don’t want to sit beside me.

I’ve tried diet changes, taking medication, increasing hydration, using wipes and bidet after bowel movements etc but it does not seem to make a difference. I also have tried wearing shreddies underwear the charcoal absorbent ones but it doesn’t help either. I also went to a pelvic floor PT and she said there was no issues with my pelvic floor.

I went to my gp recently regarding it and also because I think I have a rectal prolapse which I think might be contributing to my issues so I have been referred to colorectal surgeons but this will take months to be seen. In meantime, I’ve been told to take fybrogel or stool softeners to help with symptoms which I have been doing but I don’t think it’s helping. The thing is the gp said she couldn’t smell anything from me, my family said I don’t smell but I seem to smell when im out when I’m at work or when I travel but I only know when people make comments and I don’t know what to do as it’s really affecting my well-being and mental health. Just wondered if anyone has any advice or going through something similar?

I have lymphocytic colitis with chronic constipation

Glad to be here and looking forward to exchanging stories and med. info.

Has anyone gone through Cognitive Behavioural Thrapy to deal with IBS - C? After having done some research it seems CBT can be helpful to deal with brain/gut connection. I would be happy to hear from anyone who has actually undergone this and with what degree of success.

Thanks

It also depends on how you define constipation. For me, constipation is not going at least once every day. Some people get annoyed by the ongoing struggle and take prescriptions, which of course bring extreme effects. Laxatives are not a long-term solution. They create inflammation and fermentation, which harms the microbiome and leads to leaky gut.

So one might think: why is there no easy solution? Well, there has to be. After a lot of experimentation to find a perfect balance—so that I wouldn't have to worry every day about the possibility of a struggle tomorrow—I am presenting a combination that has left even me stunned.

First of all, you don’t need to eat massive amounts of fiber. You have to understand what constipation actually is. Until the large intestine (thick intestine), the stool is fluid, so there is no constipation at that point. The colon dehydrates the stool to form it. So, what exactly happens? Because of ongoing microbiome disorders and persistent damage to the gut, the colon cannot form the stool as intended.

Ideally, stool should not be too wide—slightly thicker than a thumb—and coated in a film, similar to how certain medications are coated. Due to complications, the gut fails to transfer the stool in time or trigger the nerve alerts to go. The stool becomes "backed up" and grows thicker, making it harder for the colon to move. Because of this, there is often no protective coating on the stool. The colon literally sticks to the waste, which is a major concern for causing leaky gut.

The solution is still fiber, but in a much smaller quantity. The combination is the key factor here. I don't know exactly why it works so well, but here it is:

Tomato + Salad + Flaxseed Oil & Sunflower Oil (1:3 ratio)

Whatever you eat, make sure to include this combo in at least one meal a day—ideally your first real meal.

• Cut half a tomato into cubes.

• Add a handful of salad greens.

• Sprinkle with an oil mix (1 part flaxseed to 3 parts sunflower) that you’ve blended in a cup.

• Make sure the oil is well-mingled with the tomato and salad.

• Eat it alongside your other food like a normal side salad.

What this prevents:

• Constipation

• Thick stools

• Stool without a protective coating/film

• Long times spent in the restroom

• Muddy or sticky stool

• Straining

I have been "controlling" my constipation for a long time, but I always had to watch exactly what I ate. I’ve been trying this new method for over a month now, and it works so well each single day, that I’m starting to forget about worrying.

Everything is normal and well-formed—a natural bowel movement just as it should be. There is no straining and no mess; it is a simple act. As I mentioned, fiber requires a balance; once you cross a certain threshold, it can actually make things worse. While you should still be cautious about the quantity and variety of what you eat, this combination is invaluable.

Salad:
Green Lettuce (90%), Cabbage, Carrots, Beets

I'm new to this support group and am hoping someone has some sage advice to share with me. For many years I've suffered with IBS/C and have tried every prescription med and increasing amounts of Miralax without results. Recently, I underwent open-heart surgery and my GI doctor provided me with samples of Movantik, hoping the med would prevent my IBS/C from getting worse due to the opioid pain meds and anathesia. Movantik has been a game changer for me. For for the first time in over 20 years I'm having regular BMs. However, the med is very expensive ($460.25) for a 30 day supply. Because I'm on Medicare, I don't qualify for a Savings Card (as ridiculous as it is, medicare benes and people on Medicaid are excluded) and am struggling to find an affordable way to continue taking the Movantik. I have called the pharmaceutical company, manufacturer, and even my state rep., only to be told, there is nothing that can be done. Because I'm stubborn, determined and tenacious, I can't accept this answer. Has anyone in this forum experienced the obstacles to obtaining their meds? Thanks.

I have been treated for pelvic floor and when I look at the expense that hope has generated it is unaffordable. Yes! I too have had tears, anxiety, sadness and this is no way to live.

I have altered my food over and over again. However when i learn of the things that constipate me I know it is not in my mind.

When I read about Ibsrela I was intrigued about how it differed from other medications and does it stimulate a bowel movement. I find myself straining and it causes back pain when I find myself staining.

Look forward to hearing back!

It’s my first time posting in this forum 27M it has been 3 years since diagnosed with IBS colon and also found I have a redundant colon from a colonoscopy as well. Anyways the advice I wanted to ask was I’m thinking of taking psyllium husk, flaxseed or chia seed as fiber to go. And what I wanted has anyway with IBS C with a redundant benefited from this? Would like to know how to start off with the amount of fiber from any of these would be appreciated. Also on Amizita as well but going to be switching to a different medication soon to Trulance because of my insurance won’t cover it due to formula changes.

Before I dive in, I just want to ask honestly: is this board mainly focused on discussing pharmaceutical treatments? I’m not anti-medication at all, but after reading some of the early threads it feels a bit like an ad space. If that’s the case, that’s fine — I just want to understand the scope here.

As for my situation: I’ve had severe chronic constipation for many years and have been through a long road of tests, diets, supplements, and multiple doctors, none of which really helped. Over time, I’ve come to realize this doesn’t seem food-related (not probiotics, intolerances, SIBO, endosy, colonoscopy, stool test, OAT, etc.). All fine. I used to manage this with coffee and cigarettes, had quit multiple times for a year plus and it’s just absolute hell so I would go back to smoking and coffee eventually so that I can work my career and live a life. But now I have some circulation gum disease issues so I just quit cold turkey again and it’s been months with zero improvement, I don’t anticipate any improvement at all from simply quitting. But it does lead me to believe that it’s simply a neurological firing problem that has been a case since I was in my very early 20s.

What it feels like is a signaling problem — I don’t get a normal sensation of fullness or urge, and my muscles don’t coordinate to push properly. It feels neurogenic, like the nerves just aren’t firing correctly, not only in the gut but system-wide.

Right now, I’m enema-dependent. If I don’t do one every day or two, everything backs up and I get severe reflux/GERD that’s actively damaging my throat and teeth.

For those with similar symptoms:

• Does this resonate with anyone?

• What has actually helped you?

• Has anyone found answers outside of the usual “fiber, probiotics, diet” loop?

• What medication’s work for you in particular with this sort of issue?

• Has anyone done a balloon test for sensing ability of when the stool is full? I went to a proctologist and he just basically waved me off and said it’s functional and I’m too young to have these issues… i’m sure y’all can relate.

The part that I find very frustrating is a year ago I was really sick. I think I had a dental abscess that was getting into my bloodstream. Got blood work went to the doctor didn’t realize it was a tooth infection so my lab work for some reason always seems like it’s in good order. So the doctor say I’m fine I literally feel like I’m dying at moments. In my desperation, and I don’t recommend this, I took some anti-parasitic that I had purchased on the Internet. At this point that I haven’t pooped in five days and I was having difficulty breathing. Everything came flying out of me after the medication, and from that moment for about two months I was perfectly fine, zero bloating, I was eating healthy but I could eat pizza and ice cream and raw vegetables and fruit-and meat and cheese and bread and everything on the weekends and I had zero bloating I can eat all this crap and go for a run it was amazing. But then it all returned, I did more of the anti-parasitics that I don’t recommend in they don’t do anything. So I don’t know if I like tour something but I know that everything worked for a while perfectly beyond perfectly and now it’s all back. It’s like a sick joke from God.

I appreciate any insight or shared experience. Thanks for reading. If there’s a drug or a treatment or maybe some pelvic floor stuff I don’t know I’m at a loss I don’t even like being here anymore, I’m sure you guys all have a sense of where I’m at. Good luck to all y’all

Anyway,

Thanks

Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms

PubMed

Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking with your healthcare provider about persistent IBS-C symptoms?

If so, you are not alone. In fact, research shows that many people don't tell their healthcare provider how they really feel. If could be because they don't want to disappoint their healthcare provider if they're not feeling as good as they think they should be. It could also be because they feel embarrassed to share details about their symptoms. Many people living with IBS-C don't bring up ongoing symptoms with their doctor - sometimes because they don't realize there may be other treatment options available. Sharing how you're really feeling with your doctor helps you work together to make the best decisions about your care.

So, make sure you speak up about your symptoms and ask about your treatment options to make sure you have all the information. Knowledge is power!

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We've partnered with Ardelyx, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, to conduct this survey. You may have taken part in a similar survey last year, which was very helpful in shaping our understanding of life with IBS-C. This year's survey is different - it focuses on IBS-C treatments and how they impact patients. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will be shared with Ardelyx. They will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate (never linked to you personally).

The impact of IBS-C is real

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) can be difficult. The symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation can be bothersome and can make it challenging to fully participate in daily activities. 

Options available

Did you know there are multiple prescription medications available to treat IBS-C? You may have taken one in the past or are currently taking one. What's great is that these medications offer a range of solutions, and they don't all work the same for each individual patient.

Be empowered to ask for something different. If the prescription you are taking for IBS-C isn't giving you the symptom relief you had hoped for, you can and should talk to your doctor about trying a different medication. Remember, what works for some may not work for others! So it's worth giving another medication a try to try and get relief from IBS-C. It may take some time, but could be worth it in the end.

It's important we hear from you so that we can better understand your experience with IBS-C and what treatments you may have tried

Click here to complete the short survey

We've partnered with Ardelyx, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, to conduct this survey. You may have taken part in a similar survey last year, which was very helpful in shaping our understanding of life with IBS-C. This year's survey is different - it focuses on IBS-C treatments and how they impact patients. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will be shared with Ardelyx. They will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate (never linked to you personally).

There are different causes of IBS-C

In other words, the causes of your IBS-C symptoms are not necessarily the same as someone else's. So, it makes sense that there is not a one-size-fits-all treatment for IBS-C. Different people may need different treatments.

It's important to find the medication that's right for you

Because there are different causes of IBS-C, it's important to have different treatment options. Today there are 4 FDA-approved medications for IBS-C. If you try a treatment initially and it doesn't give you the relief you had hoped for, you should talk to your doctor about trying something different.

It's important we hear from you so that we can better understand your experience with IBS-C and what treatments you may have tried

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We've partnered with Ardelyx, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, to conduct this survey. You may have taken part in a similar survey last year, which was very helpful in shaping our understanding of life with IBS-C. This year's survey is different - it focuses on IBS-C treatments and how they impact patients. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will be shared with Ardelyx. They will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate (never linked to you personally).

Now since a month ago, the hospitalty has diagnosed me with ibs with worse symptoms of stomac releasing continuious fowl gas as well as conspitation problems and am currently on long waiting list for GP at the bottom of the waiting list. I am noticing a smell at the moment from my gas which seems like a normal mild fart smell, despite this, many passengers have gone crazy and many are trying and planning on getting me thrown off the train so they don't have to put up with being exposed to a smell. This is not my fault, as I have very little control over my ibs. So any suggestions on what I can do to protect myself, my rights and my own well-being and chances of gaining employment in the future. Am currently on a 2 year part-time Tourism course outside of my home town.

I’m here to tell about my 20 year old daughter’s journey and look for advice abd support from others who are experiencing similar issues. My daughter is constipated on a pretty much constant basis, for several years now. She has been taking laxatives off and on but since that provided only very short term relief (in the form of diarrhea ) we consulted a gastroenterologist to try and find a better long term treatment plan. She was prescribed Linzess and at first she responded to it, but after only 6 weeks of taking it daily (the smallest dose) she reported that it’s not working anymore and bloating and constipation has returned.

The gastroenterologist we consulted did not order any test, to my dismay. So she has not been formally diagnosed with IBS-C (we were told there are not tests for that and it’s diagnosed only in the case where all other tests are negative).

I’m wondering whether this community can recommend us whether to press for more tests (bloodwork, imaging, whatever would help a diagnosis) with our doctor. Also wondering whether we should try to reset to a very basic diet and reintroduce food one by one to check for good triggers? What about fiber supplements , pre and probiotic?

We are a bit at a loss on what the next step should be.

Appreciate any help and suggestions.

Thank you

Severine