Help for firmer, bulkier stool

[desertwanderer]

Sorry for the graphic descriptions, but lately I've been having sluggish bowel movements (no pain or cramping really). Before all this IBS stuff, I used to go just once a day (solid, wide girth stool), but now I'll sometimes go 2-4 times every morning (soft consistency, ranging from cylindrical to blobs). I don't feel totally satisfied from these evacuations like I used to. Is this common with IBS? I take a daily probiotic but no fiber. Should I take fiber to bulk up the stool? Would be nice to have more efficient BMs! Thanks very much for any advice! xx

[nixxxi]

you could try fybogel, works for me

[desertwanderer in reply to nixxxi]

thanks, nixxxi !

[nixxxi in reply to nixxxi]

No worries. It is marketed for constipation so you may want to start with one sachet a day and see what happens.

Also you can buy in bulk from Amazon

[desertwanderer in reply to nixxxi]

I appreciate it!

[Hidden]

It's definitely common with IBS and quite often I feel like I haven't evacuated fully. What works for me if I am like that is a rounded dessertspoonful of Linseeds soaked in approx. a 3rd of a mug of water for an hour and then drink.

[desertwanderer in reply to Hidden]

thank you so much, Hidden ! I had been going crazy wondering if what I'm experiencing is common with IBS. I will try the solution and see if it helps!

[Hidden in reply to desertwanderer]

You are welcome and yes it is very common with IBS. Best of luck x