Advice for IBS C

[Harley1020]

Hello everyone, can anyone advise on what medication to use for IBS C? I keep a food diary and have noticed that I appear to go for about 4/5 days without a bowel movement. When I eventually start a bowel movement it will go on practically all day together with severe stomach cramps and nausea. The next day, my bowel movements are still loose. Prescribed one Senokot a day by Consultant, but this does not keep me regular. Have tried Milk of Magnesia and Syrup of Figs. Also Metamucil, but have found I get severe stomach cramps with this drink. Any suggestions to anything on the market which might make me more regular?

[Sunningdale25]

Hi there. I too have been suffering bad constipation recently. Couple weeks ago started Fybogel every day and drinking 1 to 2 litres water and seems to be helping. Take care

[Neil119 in reply to Sunningdale25]

NO NO not for everyone

[Sunningdale25 in reply to Neil119]

Apologies. I am well aware this is not a remedy for everyone. I myself have tried several things before finding something which helped. I know everyone is different but I thought this site was to help others with suggestions of what worked for you

[xjrs]

I have IBS-C and have been prescribed Linaclotide for it and I am also taking Alflorex probiotic which has been scientifically studied for IBS and is available on a free 2 month trial on joining theibsnetwork.org. These in combination have reduced the pain I am in considerably and I have been able to tolerate more foods so that I am able to consume the extra fibre I need to have a BM without laxatives including 4 tablespoon oatbran, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 8 prunes, 2 tablespoon chia seeds and 3 shredded wheat (or GF version: Nutribrex) for breakfast, plus quinoa, wholewheat bread and whole grain pastas at other meals. These fruits are particularly high fibre and can help with BMs: hard pears, dried apricots, raspberries, oranges (contain a natural laxative) & 2 kiwi. In some people the Linaclotide also helps a lot with BMs which is its primary purpose.

There is some good advice about constipation here:

theibsnetwork.org/constipat...

theibsnetwork.org/constipat...

Exercise can help with BMs. The government recommends 150 mins of moderate exercise (e.g. walking as if you are late for an appointment) or 75 of intense exercise (e.g. jogging) per week. I also have a bit of a walk around straight after breakfast to get things moving.

You need to ensure that you are drinking enough fluids (2 litres of fluid per day but preferably not tea or coffee).

[FRreedman]

There are a few, non-medical ways to assist you. Do not drink any alcohol or fizzy drinks, stop eating peanuts, sweetcorn, Brussel sprouts and baked beans. You should drink at least two litres of water per day, and walk briskly for one mile, also eat two kiwi fruits per day. Good luck and stay safe.

[RunningMum11]

Hello👋🏻 I take laxido. It works extremely well. My IBS C is bought on by endometriosis and hormones!😘