Constipation predominant IBS (IBS-C)

Hello my name is Jayne and I was diagnosed with ibs-c a year ago and it has been a struggle for most of my life there are days where I can't be productive because of pain I've always had trouble going to the bathroom ever since I started elementary school up to now high school I have a lot of anxiety about the future and how I can live.

Constipation with iibs

An organization is deciding whether to recruit for a research study about chronic constipation. Answers to these questions will help them make that decision. If you are dealing with chronic constipation could you please answer all of some of these 4 questions: (please number your responses) 1. How much do chronic constipation patients trust the Over The Counter (OTC) laxatives currently available? Are alternatives needed? 2. How often each week do these patients take OTC laxatives? 3. What are the common side effects for these OTC laxatives, and are they problematic or manageable? 4. If OTC laxatives are being taken often, are those ongoing c…

Hello, I have been struggling with chronic constipation now for 3yrs and have gone back n forth to hospital and family Dr and they just keep pushing to keep taking Metamucil/Restoralax 2x/day. I have been using this treatment which today seems to have stopped working. I don't know what to do. I'm lost with no help! I was told it was IBS-C, slow bowels, slow transit constipation, functional constipation. No exact diagnosis. Just pushing OTC supplements. I had a Colonoscopy 2020, Sigmoidoscopy 2021, numerous CT Scans, Anorectal Manometry 2023... All normal!! I'm angry at 59F to be having to go thru this debilitating condition alone. I have no clue what…

Are your IBS-C symptoms managed or are you still bothered by them? We have partnered with Ardelyx, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, to create a survey to help us to better understand the experience of people living with IBS-C. IBS-C is often a misunderstood condition, and the impact and burden of symptoms on patients are not fully recognized by everyone in the healthcare community. By participating in this anonymous survey, you have helped us better understand the patient experience to help educate others in the healthcare community and improve the care of people with IBS-C. See how your experience compares to others with IBS-C Responses to the survey w…

Has anyone tried the vibrational capsule made by Vibrant? Would be interested to hear if others have found it helpful. ~E

The importance of communicating with your healthcare provider about IBS-C Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking with your healthcare provider about IBS-C symptoms that won’t go away? If so, you are not alone. In fact, research shows that many people don’t tell their healthcare provider how they really feel. It 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. Whatever the reason, if the healthcare provider doesn’t know what’s really going on, it makes it harder to help. So, make s…

Hello. After years of chronic constipation and the need to use suppositories, I am now suffering from renesmus - what an awful thing this is. I so pity otrher sufferers. This is a long shot but does anyone know an apprptiate consultant, presumably a gastro specialist, in the Surrey/West Sussex area? Any general advice very welcome. Gus.

I have severe constipation. I go weeks between bms, sometimes can’t go with enema and have been hospitalized for constipation but my gi frankly sucks. I have a rare neurological disease that complicates my situation. How can I advocate for better relief with gi?

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. What’s your experience with IBS-C? Are your symptoms managed or are you still bothered by them? We have partnered with Ardelyx, Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer, to create a survey to help us to better understand the experience of people living with IBS-C. It’s important to understand the impact of IBS-C on patients’ lives IBS-C is often a misunderstood condition, and the impact and burden of…

On September 21st our Tuesday Night IBS webinar will dig deep into real-life IBS-C patient cases with evidence-based strategies to diagnose patients with IBS-C. We will speak about shared decision-making to help patients regain control of their lives and improve patient and provider satisfaction. One of the cases we will be covering: A 48-year-old female high school principal visits a gastroenterologist seeking advice regarding persistent problems with abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. The symptoms have been ongoing for over 10 years but have been more bothersome to her over the past two years. She reports feeling unwell most days b…

I’ve had ibs-c for as long as I could remember. It was really bad for most of my childhood and instead of going to a doctor my mom would threaten me with a doctor (I had a fear of doctors because of this constant threatening of them) instead of actually taking me to one. I would get sick for a week about once a year where that week would consist of constant intake of large bottles of Gatorade and melted jello packets. I would be taking in CUPS of miralax a day until I could finally go to the bathroom. I was in elementary and middle school at the time and the effect this has on your mind is insane. I hated myself for the fact that I wasn’t like anyone else in the sense tha…

There is an opportunity for anyone interested to serve on a new patient advisory council for IBS-C with a pharmaceutical. The pharmaceutical would like to bring in a diverse patient voice to all of their work and gain valuable insights from patient’s lived illness experience and learn how they can better support patients living with IBS-C. The time commitment is 2 hours every 3 months over Zoom and they are offering an hourly rate for your time. You would to have your IBS-C diagnosed by a physician in order to be eligible for the role and it doesn’t matter if you are taking a medication or not. If this interests you, please email me at [email protected]

I am an old patient of IBS- C but about one year back someone suggested me a supplement Total Restore by Dr. Gundri. It totally cured me in 3 months. I live in Canada so it takes lot of time to get this supplement on line. Recently it again started and I was feeling lot of bloating. One friend suggested L glutamine tablet and it is working well. Please share your views to stop bloating

FDA approves Linzess as first oral treatment for pediatric functional constipation - Healio The FDA has approved Linzess, the first therapy for pediatric functional constipation in patients aged 6 to 17 years, according to an agency release. The supplemental new drug application for Linzess (linaclotide 72 µcg, AbbVie/Ironwood), which was previously approved for the treatment of adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation, was assigned an early Prescription Drug User Fee Act date of June 14, approximately 4 months earlier than would be assigned in the standard review cycle. View the full article

I am a generally healthy and active 23 year old who has drawn the conclusion that I am suffering from IBS-C and I don’t know where to begin in terms of managing this/ healing myself. I believe my symptoms are related to stress and anxiety. (Especially as my dentist has recently noticed I am an intense teeth clencher ). I have never dealt with irregular bowel movements before. I first had a bout of terrible constipation and bloating in May of this year. I was terribly stressed and anxious over a final exam in my hardest course that would inevitably determine wether I’d make or break my Straight A streak. I had never felt more terrible. The bloating, the gas, the lac…

2 weeks ago I ended up in ER 2 times - for constipation. Who knew it could cause this intensity of pain and a feeling of a tourniquet cutting off my circulation on upper abdomen. I’m scheduled for colonoscopy (I’m due) for may 27. I am being treated for idiopathic constipation with a GI motility specialist in Boston. I started before Covid in early 2020 / then stopped. I’m so glad I was established there because I quickly picked up where I left off with a zoom with nurse Practitioner- and she wants me on Linzess, omeprazole, pelvic floor physical therapy, she did blood work and ordered upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. i am 67 and very young and active for my …

Does anyone know of a support group for partners of those with IBS? My wife is a sufferer and I'm searching for a place to go in NYC where I can express my feelings and receive support from others going thru the same thing

Hello anyone reading this. I just wanted to share a couple tips and briefly share my experience. I've had severe constipation for over ten years now. I good bowel days and bad bowel days, like most of you I'm sure. The worse the bowel days, the more taxed my mental health is (I think it's natural for anyone, even the happiest person in the world, to feel depression/sadness/bitterness when one can't poop for days on end). You all may think this next part is dumb and obvious, but for whatever reason I just discovered it: I have more bowel movements when I stick to the same daily schedule, waking up at the same time, sleeping at about the same time, eating meals at …

I highly suggest that in order to deal with constipation that you read everything I have posted in this IBS-C posting.

Hi I am new to this group. I have been dealing with ibs-c since I was 16 and am 62. I didn't realize what I had but I suffered with hard stools and I was ridiculed for not being "normal."

Anyone have any experience with IBS C and Trulance?

Hello. I believe this is a good topic that is not discussed enough… I suffer from all 3. I actually wake up anxious and depressed many days just hoping i will start the day with a good bowel movement. Sometimes i think i sabotage myself right when i get to the toilet. And here is the kicker. Did an anxiety/depression condition contribute to causing IBS or has living with IBS 3 plus years caused my anxiety/depression. Maybe both! i believe mental health and IBS links should be studied more, at the least, talked about more.

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An investigation into the gastrointestinal complication relief properties of propolis supplementation on adult aged individuals that suffer from Rome IV diagnosed constipation related bowel/abdominal complications: an international study Dear participants of this forum, My name is Andrew Haffelder, I am a Dietetic Intern pursuing a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at the University of Saint Joseph located in Connecticut, USA. You are invited to participate in a brief online survey regarding propolis supplementation and its effect on bowel/abdominal complications. This survey is completely anonymous and voluntary. The survey is comprised of three sect…