IBS - C

[Fruitandnutcase]

Someone in another group I belong to posted this which sounds good for all of us who suffer from IBS - C and are looking for ways to ‘get moving’ again. A little while in the loo with a good book and a jug of really strong coffee sounds not too bad. Certainly worth giving it a try.

Some years ago an Indian doctor who was visiting my surgery told me the best way to remove ‘obstructions’ along the path you are suggesting you have here is to make a large pot of very strong coffee (much stronger than you would usually make it,) with no milk or sugar and take it into the bathroom with you. Sit on the toilet (as you probably wont have time to get there quickly from anywhere else in the house, rofl,) and drink by the mug full until the offending blockage removes itself. Once you start this process there is no way to stop it if that makes sense so do it at a time when you have nowhere else to go!

I have used it twice during my lifetime and it certainly worked for me but i had a partner who regularly suffered severe constipation and so i used to make the coffee for him and he sat there enthroned for about half an hour usually but it never failed to clear his system out completely so i think it is well worth a go if you are suffering and have that really sluggish feeling.

Apparently many people in Asia dont have the facilities to buy the remedies and drugs we all use over here so this is the tried and tested method they use.

Happy coffee drinking!

[Eliana5]

Yes..most people know that Coffee (Caffeinated) can help to have a bowel movement..but one doesn't necessarily have to sit on a toilet while drinking it. Sitting on a toilet can actually be bad for you and cause straining and hemmorhoids. Usually I have to drink very strong black only instant coffee (2 large mugs) with 6 packets of Stevia..and then if I do have a movement, it's not so urgent that I have to sit on a toilet. It's unfortunately not a cure-all. Many people with chronic and severe constipation need prescribed medication such as Resolar, Trulance, Amitiza or Linzess. I have a very stubborn colon so nothing works for me except a strong stimulant laxative like Senna along with strong brewed coffee..thanks for the tip..I'm glad you have found something that works, but unfortunately it does not produce enough for me.

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Eliana5]

No, I haven’t tried it myself - yet - and I have read that sitting on the loo for too long isn’t good for you ie - you ought not to sit there reading a book as many people do. It was just that someone on another group mentioned it and I thought it might be useful for this group as it doesn’t involve medications.

[Eliana5 in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Yes..you are right about that. 😊

[Smarrco14]

I have had ibs for many years and had to have another op unrelated to ibs I had to walk for half an hour daily on top of my normal walking in a day. For 2weeks I felt better and my ibs constipation was much improved coffee helped. Glutamine is in protein health drinks and that helps me when I have ibs problems my naturopath told me to try it . When I am well I don't take it but I start to take it the minute my ibs plays up. Hope this might help someone. I am in Australia.

[suzie2004]

I had no idea that strong coffee can help, I have IBS and always constipated so its more strong coffee for me. Thanks for the info.