Chronic Constipation for years

Diana,

Well, I went to GNC and bought the "Smooth Move Tea" and tried it last night. I got two sips down and couldn't drink anymore. I then burped it up for the next half hour. I really tried... I just do not like tea at all. So, I also bought some "Swiss Kiss Herbal Laxative" at the store that I'll try. Today is my 3rd day of drinking Miralax straight. I still don't see any results, but hopefully I will with time.
 
I have the same problem "Jerusilum Artichoke" is the only thing that makes my tummy feel better. It is a powder that you can mix with juice or put it in your food. I mix it with grapefruit juice it doesn't taste all that great but it sure does make me feel better.
 
I too have had chronic constipation since I was very young. I started taking Strattera and am having a terrible time "going". I was interested if the tea had caffeen and if you had to drink it to "go"? I take about a 1/2 cup of benefiber a day just to be regular! Now I'm taking it twice a day and still can't go. I also drink about 40 oz of water per day. Any words of wisdom?
 
Angel, I'm like you also. I was born with the problem, had a really bad episode after a surgery. Had that surgery in the spring, had a bleed inside and and couldn't pee, then found I was compacted. (lovely!) After my fourth enema of rock they figured the bleed was from the compaction and straining to go.

That fall I ended up with really bad back pain, burning all the time, couldn't sleep. Went to the doctor and they found that my bladder no longer was contracting. In the end after wearing a cath bad for two weeks, they discovered my problems stem from constipation and a very low amount of nerves working in my colon. I tried everything under the sun, it all would eventually quit working for me.

What finally did work and continues to work for me is a tea that is specifically designed to help eliminate and move waste. The stuff you can get in the stores is called: Smooth Move, I'm sure you could find something similar.

I also bought an enema bag. I make my own enemas with 1 1/2 quarts of water and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. This works well if you know your BM is in the lower part of your colon, if it's not you may have to use some tea.

I bet this is your problem too. Low amount of working nerves to signal the colon to move it along.

I took fiber for quite some time, if it gives you a lot of gas you are not alone. It does get better the longer you are on it. It doesn't move the waste, it just makes the movements softer. Still need something that will flush you out along with the fiber. Hope this answers some questions for you. Diana
 
I have had the constipation problem my whole life, too. I found out I have Celiac Disease. The bloating and gas is horrendous. I look pregnant if the acid builds up in my stomach--even without eating gluten! There is nothing they can do for me at the E.R. because the gas is 'intestinal'. I bought Source Naturals enzymes and take those to help with the bloating. Fruits and veggies make me worse. Apples may as well be gluten for me. I have been strictly gluten-free for nine years!! I thought I was going to starve to death. I was 30 when it started (after having my child) and felt as though someone took my intestines out and cut them with a knife, put them back in my body and said, "Okay, have a nice day!" Have you ruled Celiac out? You would have to go to a Gastroenterologist and be tested...but, it does contribute if you have it; it is a possibility. Maybe you could check out some Celiac websites and see if your symptoms seem to mimic ours. I, too, was 5' 6'' and got down to 98 lbs. I had hemorrhoids so badly. I had hemorrhoid surgery when I had my child (ugh). Also, I had my gallbladder removed. Do you happen to have gallbladder problems by any chance? They all seem to be interrelated. I hope things get better for you. I do actually feel better when I eat raw almonds (as far as the constipation goes). I don't know how your body would digest them, though. Hang in there...your life is worth living if mine is!!! :)
 
To all:

Be sure and take Miralax in the morning mixed in 8 ozs of water, drink another glass of water immediately and drink water frequently during the day. If you do not drink enough water it will not work for you.

You may also need a stool softener in the morning and evening along with the Miralax. My pharmacist told me it is not unusual for stool softeners to be prescribed along with Miralax.

Miralax has been a blessing for me after so many years of a lazy colon.
 
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