trying something different

[Poppyseed8]

I have been given docusate (dicotyl) to take to help with hard stools with my IBS constipation has anyone tried this medication, I can have IBS constipation for weeks then have to do something out my comfort zone like a hospital appointment then the IBS loose stools kicks in big time several visits to the loo before I can even leave my house .. I also take a daily fybogel nothings working or making any sense at the moment I have lots of pelvic pain as well

[Dudders123]

I take this every day - as dulcoease capsules, I do believe they help to soften - also eat porridge, prunes , obvious fibre rich foods - like yourself frequent visitor with impactions, doing better now - gave up on fybrogel and all that - finding half a cube of fruits and fibre ( ortis) is faring me rather well - it’s a horrible way to be x

[Krisbetty in reply to Dudders123]

I have tried everything and demanded Linacoltide which has worked for me. Not a BM every day but ever other day which was my normal pre IBS. Downside only a gastroenterologist can prescribe this med.

[pinky16]

I have IBS-c And slow gut transit. Fybogel, laxido etc all make me worse, however docusate helps with no issues for me (4 tablets a day). I can't tolerate linaclotide either. I would say give docusate a go and give yourself chance to get used to it then you can vary the dose to suit you. If that fails see a consultant as they are the only ones that can prescribe Prucalopride. Good luck.

[Dolly38]

Dear Poppyseed8,

I understand completely how awful constipation can be. I have several other conditions as well. Coeliac and adhesions from previous pelvic surgeries. My night pain is the worst. I usually have to take laxido 2 sachets at night. Fybogel was no help at all. Drinking large amounts of water suggest 2 litres but I know this is a lot but you can drink herbal teas etc. I add elderflower cordial to water sometimes

It is a case of trial and error. Hang on in there. Don't give up with your GP.

Distraction and physio help too.

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Warmest regards,

Dolly

[Moss2008]

One thing about Fybogel ive noticed is you need to drink lots of water before taking it. I take Fybogel once a day every evening after 6pm, by which time I've drank about 3-4 pints of water. I'm finding my symptoms to be far less a problem when I do this. I also take Apple Cider vinegar gummies, 2 per day and since taking these my symptoms have improved not massively but considerably compared to before I took them. Good luck hope you manage to sort it out.

[Musicbox]

l find Fybogel Laxido etc all give me stomach ache & gas ..for myself l take Milk of Magnesia taken before bed works fine 👍& gentle

[Starfush in reply to Musicbox]

Magnesia..magnesium.. As ive said in many posts, magnesium is a crucial element . Coincidence that something with magnesium works for your bowel movements..worth flipping the script ..

[Starfush]

I suggest magnesium, stress is burning it up, and then more lost in the stools.

[David_H]

I don't know about the hip pain but I saw a dietician who has specialities working with IBS sufferers and she changed a few things in my diet and included 2 x Fybogel daily. Most changes involved upping fibre intake.... more fruit, veg, drinking more water... It had a positive effect and greatly improved my symptoms