Incomplete bowel movements: Hi again friends... - IBS Network

IBS Network

47,230 members15,494 posts

Incomplete bowel movements

lucycornwall profile image
5 Replies

Hi again friends,

I have suffered from IBS with both D and C, however when neither of these are the problem and im just going 'Normally' I seem to go small amounts and what could be about 5 times per day. I used to be on fibrogel and movicol and did once use senna (re-emerging some days later) however I found them to be too strong, and as I suffer from diahrroea quite regularly anyway I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions to improve this delicate matter!

Written by
lucycornwall profile image
lucycornwall
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
5 Replies

Have you seen a dietitian about these problems (I've read both your posts) and have you tried a low-FODMAP diet?

lucycornwall profile image
lucycornwall

Hi, I've seen my gp lots of times, and was referred to a gastro consultant and all tests produced the usual 'normal' response. However I've never seen a dietician. Regarding the Fodmap diet, I try to eat what's on there but find several things that upset me from that list and vice versa. The problem is that my stomach is never consistent (except consistently bad), so I could eat the same thing at the same time everyday and have different symptoms.

PatV profile image
PatV

I share your problem, but have no answer yet.

sickandsore profile image
sickandsore

I share this problem and Ive been on the lowfodmap diet too it doesnt improve the bowel motions as such but ive found using flaxseeds every day and drinking lots gives me a good bowel result!! worth a try!! :)

Sp1952 profile image
Sp1952

I have this problem going little and often my GP has given me laxatives tell u later if it works

You may also like...

Felt Incomplete bowel

incomplete bowel emptying

when I open my bowels, some gets left behind, & no matter how carefully I clean myself afterwards,...

Need for urgent bowel movement

 Just can't hold it any longer that that.  Also suffer from excessive wind, bloating, diarrhoea and...

frequent bowel movements

I can go 4 times throughout the day. I've only ever used to go once. Does this signal some sort of...

How many bowel movements?

30 yo female and I miss my regular bowel habits. I uses to go once a day. Also I had a colonoscopy...