Constipation predominant IBS (IBS-C)

Need help with bloating, pain and gas

Hi: I've had to be on Miralax for about 20 years due to an autoimmune dysautonomia. Recently I had a microbiome study done through NirvanaBiome. I was fascinated to see that my B5 and B6 is rock bottom in the microbiome study. My b6 serum test came back normal and awaiting a b5 serum test as well. But for some reason in the gut microbiome b5 and b6 were totally depleted. I am now wondering if Miralax could cause that and if that could be the Miralax/mood/irritability connection. There were also some specific bacteria that should be in my microbiome that were not. I think it would be a fascinating study if a group of regular Miralax users did the NIrvanaBiome testing to se…

Hi all I'm struggling with some symptoms and I'm not getting any answers from doctors although they are trying! I've had a pain in my lower left abdomen/pelvis for months. It's sometimes worse and sometimes not very bad at all. I've had a colonoscopy which they said everything looked fine and no biopsies taken. I think I have a hemorrhoid as it hurts when poo come out and there's fresh blood. I generally do one poo a day but the seem to be on the more constipated side. I've now had what looks like a white mucus on poo. Does any of this sounds like ibs to anyone? I'm at a loss to what's going on with my body. Wondering if I have some intolerances if n…

I have been diagnosed with IBSC years ago! It has caused, as I’m sure it had for many, anal fissures. Over the years I have tried so many things. I refuse to let it stop me from my day to day and SUFFER silently in public always. At home with my family..they can’t understand the pain when I’m in bed or in the toilet crying. I’m just looking for someone to understand what I go through way too often. Isn’t pooping a “normal “ part of life??! Why does it make me suffer 😔

How are you all dealing with IBS-C during the holidays? I was looking for ways to prepare for my family and myself. I think next year I am just going to get other food catered and prepare for myself. Just wanted to know how anyone else handles it. Thanks.

I been having constipation for weeks on and of at a time I have ibs c and gastroduodentis my doctor has me taken pepcid but It don't seem to help I took it for about a week but now I'm stopping it because it makes me feel un well she also had me try linzess that gave me alot of stomach cramps I'm now taking culturelle probiotics I'm 4 days in and still no relief I tried fiber fruits coffee vegetables nothing seems to move me and when something does it will be diareah for a day and then bowels are constipated again I took miralax today to see if that works its like my mind don't tell my stomach when to go to the bath room I don't get the urge it's horrible I also work out …

I have IBS-C, with the main symptom being a feeling of incomplete emptying. I recently had a rectal exam and the doctor said everything looks normal. She recommended Citrucel, and I tried that for a while and switched to Fiber Con tablets. These have been having a decent effect in combination with Benefiber. However, I feel that I need an even higher bulk fiber effect to really give me more complete bowel movements, as the effect of these fiber supplements seems to be inconsistent and not quite strong enough. The doctor said I should try different combinations to see what works for me. Can anyone recommend another or additional fiber supplement that will really increase t…

Hi, I’m a 25 year old female and for over 2 years now I have been struggling with IBS-C. I do have frequent BMs but I don’t feel like I’ve been able to empty completely. I am constantly bloated and in pain from cramps, often high up in my gut (it feels like things are being blocked from passing through properly) and I also feel like my bladder is being pressed on and I’m constantly having to go to the loo. When I do go I feel like my bladder hasn’t emptied completely either. I had a urine test and ultrasound of the bladder which came back normal. I have also had blood and stool tests, which also came back normal. I had a breath test and was told I had mild…

Has anyone tried it? Linzess and Trulance failed me. IBSRELA seems out of reach with $1500 for a 30 day supply

i have IBS-C , recently i been extremely anxious and going through a lot of personal situations, i wasn't able to produce a bowel movement for 2-3weeks, but im feeling better and i been taking miralax for 3 days but i only seems to get one bowel movement a day, that's not enough i should be producing more. then i switch too dulcolax, and got some relief (not much) i speed walk on my treadmill everyday i tend to walk about 0.5 miles everyday someday ill walk more, but it seems like im still not getting relief. i been to doctors and the medications they give me doesnt work, the medication linzess used to work greatly for me but weirdly it doesn't work anymore, i can go wee…

Hi All, Does anyone have any suggestions for vitamins, supplements, etc. To help with my bouts of consitpation? I am at my witts end with it and have tried all of the suggestions such as monitoring my diet, low fodmap foods, etc. I usually have a flare up around two to three times a month sometimes more. I do not change my diet regime throughout the month, so I don't know what causes the issues. I also do not think it is stress because Ieft a highly stressful job in April and I am still having the same IBS issues. Looking for some relief. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Jan 7th I awoke with sinus congestion, slight fever later in day, followed by coughing. Evening Mucus relief pill helped with congestion and better sleep. This flu(?) continued until symptoms decreased after 4 days. Lingering a bit now. During this time I had veggie soups and bread for main meal. Diarrhea was included in the first 4 days. Then BM's changed to constipation. Only with 3 1/2 doses of Miralax yesterday did stool pass today. I was conscious of drinking liquids during this bout. Usually I am IBS-C person. Now I see on the scale that my weight has dropped by 6 pounds in the past 2 weeks. No need to worry?

I started taking Motegrity 1mg at night at least five hours after eating and it just doesn't work. Tons of side effects though. I have tried this a decade ago and had side effects but at least it worked a little. Would it work better in the morning? I have a feeling 2mg is what I need but I do understand the conservative approach. I guess there isn't any point if I just feel like I took something funny, but not going to the bathroom. I did what my doctor calls a "Holiday" first. In other words, I did not go straight from Zelnorm to Motegrity because I remember when I first took it I was told they both build up in your system the same way and you have to take someti…

FDA grants marketing authorization for Vibrant a new drug-free treatment for adults with chronic constipation EIN News Vibrant®’s unique drug-free treatment is thought to enhance colonic motility by augmenting the biological clock via mechanical stimulation of the colon NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vibrant Gastro Inc. announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization for the Vibrant®, an orally administered drug-free capsule, for the treatment of adults with chronic idiopathic constipation who have not experienced relief of their bowel symptoms by using laxative ther…

I am lost with my IBS -C Has anyone taken Trulance (plecanatide)?

Please allow me to vent.. Lord, the ups and downs of Zelnorm. If there was ever a medication that had bipolar disorder in terms of availability this would be it. I have used Linzess, Trulance, Motegrity, every magnesium/sodium type thing under the sun, PEG, senna, biscodyl, you name it. I have not used Amitiza or lactulose (terrified of the sugar, I can't digest fructose or lactose at all and they make me really sick when I eat them...) but Zelnorm initially worked. I took it till it was pulled off the market and it gave me back my life. The FDA pulls it, and my gut goes into a tailspin. When it was brought back it was not as miraculous as before but again, was th…

I'm mid 50s, male, always been active. About 6', normal weight until 40 was 185 or so. I caught Lyme in 2007, did 30 months of oral antibiotics, and it's gone, but I had cluster of digestion related troubles that steadily worsened. When I was really sick I was down to 170, my porky pandemic max was 215. I got an IBS diagnosis in 2014 and bleeding started in earnest maybe 2017? Anything to do with digestion, coming or going, could trigger symptoms that were close to narcolepsy type 2 in a matter of two to five minutes. Even when I was awake I was often a total brain fog zombie. Things that have made me feel better over they years include Visbiome probiotic, a h…

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I have RX for Linzess in progress(requires Prior Approval). I'm wondering about long-term use of this drug. Most clinical trials n these new drugs last only 12 weeks. Is this RX meant to return GI tract to regular spontaneious bowel movements for those who suffer constipation. Then at some point discontnue use?

Greatings from Germany, after visiting many doctors and not find a proper threatment, I found this forum while researching on the internet and decided to sing up to find solution or experience based alternative solutions for my situation I am 36 years old male. I have a PTSD history for a long time and had to use Lustral and Efexor more than 7 years and get threated well but after i quit using them,last year i become IBS-C patient There are many information on the internet about long term Antidepressant usage and about loose brain/gut axis after quiting them. My symptons started with constipation for a month and after couple hospital rides and trying diffrent…

ZELNORM® (tegaserod) Notice of Withdrawal from Market Alfasigma US, Inc. Jun 30, 2022, 08:00 ET COVINGTON, La., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfasigma USA, Inc. announces the withdrawal of the NDA for ZELNORM® (tegaserod) effective June 30th. Alfasigma USA, Inc. will no longer make the product available in the US marketplace. Please know that this decision was not made lightly nor was it based on product efficacy, safety or because of an imposed recall. Our decision to remove ZELNORM® (tegaserod) from the market is strictly a business decision. Patients will continue to have acc…

FDA approves the reintroduction of Zelnorm™ (tegaserod) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in women under 65 Zelnorm™ will provide renewed access to a treatment option where other new medications have been insufficient for meeting patients' needs (PRWEB) April 1, 2019 -- Following the announcement of the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) re-approval of Zelnorm™ (tegaserod), a serotonin-4 receptor agonist for women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), Jeffrey Roberts, Founder of the IBS Patient Support Group, commented: "The re-approval of Zelnorm™ is very good news for patients and we are very gratef…

Has any of you tried Ibsrela for IBS-C? It has been available in the US for 5 weeks now. Should decrease pain and increase weekly bowel movements with a different approach from existing drugs. If you haven't heard of it there are a lot of trial data if you google it.

I have been constipated my whole life..i go to bathroom once a month, after i drink phillips magnesia, whole bottle..once i didnt go 3 months..i dont know if this will help with ibs, but my constipation has been cured in a month..i am finaly cured like by magic..i come from bosnia, and this is the terapy that was suggested to me from there.. In the evening, before bed, put about small cup of jogurt in a small container, add 1 soup spoon of flaxseed seeds , have to be ground and add one spoon of chia seeds, also ground..add finely chopped 3 or 4 prunes, mix everything well cover and put in the fridge overnight..eat it in the morning every day.. It has been a mira…

I finally got my Rx for Motegrity and started taking it two days ago. The first day I took it right before bed and had trouble sleeping. I also woke up with a slight headache. I had about 3 bowel movements the next morning and felt a little sluggish. On day two I took the medications about 2 hours before bedtime and was able to fall asleep much faster. I did wake up with a mild headache today. I had 3 bowel movements as well. Stools were normally formed and not too thick. I had been on Linzess previously and that worked like I had diarrhea when it worked. I just thought I'd provide some details for anyone who might be started this type of medications. Eddie