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Regina S.

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So I have tried everything... psyllium husk daily, colace daily, linzess... all works for a bit then stops. I get locked up. No I am taking Miralax daily with psyllium. Any suggestions from those IBS-C folks out there?

 

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22 hours ago, Regina S. said:

So I have tried everything... psyllium husk daily, colace daily, linzess... all works for a bit then stops. I get locked up. No I am taking Miralax daily with psyllium. Any suggestions from those IBS-C folks out there?

 

Hi Regina. So I’ve had 22 years of things working for awhile and then don’t. I have been getting colonics for a number of years. I’ve had closed but I’m now using the open system. Not all doctors agree with it. But it makes me feel so good. Doesn’t take away my IBS-c but it gives me some relief. Research it if you like. Good luck. 

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  • 2 weeks later...

I was recently in the hospital for another issue and was given lactulose.  Along with my daily metamucil and miralax, I take between 1-2 tablespoons daily. It is the only thing that consistently works. My GI prescribed Amitiza but I am not having good results with it- have asked her if I could switch to Linzess.

I also take VSL-3, a probiotic. Was taking Align which is more for bloating than IBS specific symptoms.

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On 4/4/2023 at 8:43 PM, Regina S. said:

Hi, I have never heard of that.. its called the open system?

 

Hi Regina. Apologize for getting back so late. Anyway you can look up The LIBBE Open Colonic system on line. Hope you’re doing well. 
 

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Hi Renee, no apology needed. I will look this up for sure. Never heard of it. Is that what you do?

 

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22 hours ago, Regina S. said:

Hi Renee, no apology needed. I will look this up for sure. Never heard of it. Is that what you do?

 

I do open colonics. It’s more private and less invasive. 

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Hi I looked it up, looks interesting.. how often do you do it? Is it because you dont want to take things to help you move?

 

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19 hours ago, Regina S. said:

Hi I looked it up, looks interesting.. how often do you do it? Is it because you dont want to take things to help you move?

 

Hi Regina 

that’s a tough one. I started because I just was having a terrible time going but I had not started FODMAP diet yet and I didn’t know I was allergic to some foods. Some people go once a year some every six months some once a month.   Cleans it out but you don’t need to do it a lot because it can take out good bacteria too. 

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HI Renee,

Definately start the FODMAP, I cut out 2 things that I thought was causing me problems and knock on wood, the stomack issue has not come back. Battling the issue with the bowel movements and taking a few things although I really wish I didnt have to take anything.  Nothing is easy with this problem.  

Thanks!

 

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