Constipation solution

[NewEnglander]

It's as if my colon has stopped. Only works when I'm very backed up and then just a little at a time.

EXCEPT! Emotional crisis.

Does anyone think it's interesting that I immediately go to the bathroom when receiving bad news or if something is wrong that really, really bothers me?

They say there is a mind-gut connection.

My daughter called with a tough personal problem and needed me to come over - within 10 minutes I was in the bathroom - pooping "normally" - done - and out the door. No pain, no swiping of goo, no after poops. Just like a normal person.

For days I was "cured". As things progress, the stopped colon returns.

Now - what does that mean? Is there a possible solution buried in this info?

I am seeing a new doctor this week - she specializes not only in colon issues but also pelvic floor and organ weakness.

[Luisa22]

It's a long shot, but I wonder if it has something to do with Cortisol?

You know how it's really common for most people to need to poop after they get up in the morning? Well, Cortisol levels rise on waking and getting up. There might be a connection perhaps. What to do about it though, I have no idea.

[Hylda2]

interesting. I have to go whenever I leave the flat to go to hospital. Even if I’m only going for a check up

[gurgleguts]

I think the bowels reacting like that is common with IBS. My work is sporadically stressful. During the stressful periods my guts go haywire. For constipation the only thing that works for me is magnesium citrate. I don’t think you can take it long term but it might help you out. Best of luck

[Pat1 in reply to gurgleguts]

I also take magnesium citrate but it doesn’t always work. Please let me know which one you take and how much.

[gurgleguts in reply to Pat1]

I havent used it for a while but it's a UK company called Nu U. In tablet form. From my experience it's worth trying different brands and expensive isnt always the best. I bought expensive pro biotics a while back and they were hopeless for me despite glowing reviews. Best of luck

[Pat1 in reply to gurgleguts]

Thank you for your reply. How many milligrams do you take? I find I have to take a higher amount for it to work and preferably on an empty stomach.

[HighFlyer7 in reply to gurgleguts]

Hi there I've brought some bottles of magnesium citrate. I was wondering if you could give me information on how to take it ? It's a liquid

[xjrs]

badgut.org/information-cent...

According to the above link stress increases gut motility and fluid secretion.

[NewEnglander in reply to xjrs]

Yes, so while stress is not good - stress can be good! Crazy

[Earthflower]

I have noticed in times of bad news... usually the type that leaves me with high anxiety for weeks.... I tend to not sleep, lose appetite and feel like another person has stepped in my shoes to take over and possibly ruin my life even more during these times... but yes, I seem to 'go' a bit better... not normal but better...

[winfong]

Stress is usually a trigger for me to go into either C or D mode. Otherwise, things tend to be pretty normal.

[Misspomfrey]

This is a reaction to stress or anxiety, your body goes into a fight or flight mode. I'm the same, as soon as I start getting anxious, lm in the bathroom. This can be anything like bad news, having to go somewhere like the doctors or dentist, or even just getting my hair trimmed sometimes! It's ridiculous I know, but that's the way it is. I take some deep breaths and that helps me keep calm.

[1230753]

Hi, I’ve signed up to the Nerva app, it was recommended by the NHS in the UK. It’s hypnotherapy daily sessions of around 15 mins and provides short reading on the disconnection between the brain and the gut and how to get them in sync again. You should google it. I’ve done it for 6 weeks now and have definitely noticed an improvement. Hope this helps

[NewEnglander in reply to 1230753]

I must be on the marketing list as I get emails from them. Interesting. I'll try it.

[Mutleyforever]

Sounds like something they can work with. Obviously your enteric nervous system is getting a kick start from your sympathetic nervous system to react and no longer be so sluggish! The gut and brain are very inter connected let’s hope they can help. Let us know how you get on, I’m sure there are others on this site with similar experiences, tho I know we can all be a little different!

[medds]

I had a time when I was rushing to drive to Wales for an important meeting, conveniently I had to rush to the loo but yes, all complete, no mess, no excess time spent. I think our body is so consumed by this immediate emotion it gets the gut working. I also think in times like this we don't overthink about pooping so we spend less time as we've got her things going on!

[NewEnglander in reply to medds]

I definitely though that since working from home and partly retiring this has gotten a whole lot worse - it's as if my body didn't have time to "all that" before

[medds in reply to NewEnglander]

Completely agree, also Wfh means a lack of routine and toilet routine and the body clock is a huge factor.

[Daveskin]

Iam the same but get massive stomach pain all the time my guts will be throbbing

[littlejackie66]

Constipation awful , inflammatory digestive system,What are gentle laxatives?

[gussmithy]

Hello New Englander. I have suffered with constipation for over 30 years and need to use (2) suppositories. My diet has been fairly high fibre as that's what I've been urged to do.

However, I've recently read "The Bowel Book" by Michael Levitt. It's very readable and what it says makes a lot of sense - in essence, for me, the right thing may be to cut back on fibre. I'm doing this gradually and alreay some improvement in that stool is better formed and not in messy dribs and drabs.

That appraoch may not be right for you but the book covers various bowel issues and well worth a read.

Gussmithy.