anxiety in waiting

[utrvevaj]

Hi there I'm having a long wait because of covid to see a gastro specialist I suffer from constipation have been taking laxido for 8 months to deal with this . my anxiety levels are bad because of the wait to see someone . Could I be referred to for a ct scan or have a stool test while I'm waiting. My doctors is phone call only I'm worried I've been on the laxido for a long time is there anything else I could do to help with my constipation.

[Maltofer25]

Freshly squeezed lemon water helped move things along when I first had horrible symptoms. Lately coffee helps but it is a gamble (can cause gas and pain). Raw vegetables (green salads) was recommended by a doctor and worked for my flatmate. Watery fruits should help too like papaya. Avoid dairy.

[Grateful71]

I agree with the other post, I'd look at your diet and perhaps increase your fibre if this is ok for you. Gentle daily exercise like walking or a cycle can really help too. Plenty of water throughout the day and yes lemon tea eases my tummy. I think your Dr has to refer you for a CT but your Dr could take a stool sample if you think you have an infection. Best of luck, waiting is soul destroying I know 💛

[xjrs]

I will pm you some tips, though in the first instance did the doctor run blood and stool sample tests to diagnose IBS-C prior to referral to gastro? If not they should be doing this.

[bluecat11 in reply to xjrs]

I have had IBS-C for a number of years and prebiotics were recently recommended to me. I take Bimuno, one sachet a day and they have helped. They are easy to take, you can just sprinkle the tasteless powder on cereal. You can buy it from any chemist. I hope you find some relief, it is a horrible thing to have.

[xjrs in reply to bluecat11]

Did you intend to reply to the main post rather than my answer? Hopefully @utrvevaj will see it anyway.

[utrvevaj in reply to xjrs]

Hi there thank for for your reply will take all on board thank you for the information that you sent.