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Posted 8/17/2015 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
I started having very slow digesting about a year ago. Then I got constipation and bloating.
The constipation and slow digestion have been constant. I havent had a proper bowel movement since a year and I never felt hungry, even when I havent eaten for long time.
My doctor doesn't tell what's wrong. Prescribed me "lacti fiber" and "vsl #3 capsules" to take every night after dinner for a month. It has been a month and I see no changes but doctor says to continue.
Anybody else had same gut problem? How did you solve it? Will I get better?
I get depression whenever my constipation and digestion gets worse. As soon as my indigestion or constipation eases, my depression goes away. And I have been diagnosed with depression by doctor.

Post Edited (chubbyface) : 8/16/2015 9:51:44 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/17/2015 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome, this is a depression forum.

I suggest you repost your question on the IBS forum.

I do suggest a whole food diet with lots of fresh greens.

Peace
Trina
Posted 8/17/2015 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Ok. Thanks. Sorry for wrong section.
Posted 8/17/2015 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Depression and colon issues are separate. I mean, I understand it's not fun to have bathroom issues. But correlation (happening at the same time) does not imply causation (one thing causes the other.)

Has your GI done any tests? Colonoscopy or blood work?

Some people are just slow. What is the frequency of bowel movements? People assume that one a day is optimum, but that is not accurate. It can be anywhere from twice a week to a few times a day.

Are you reporting pain, urgency, bleeding? Gas? Incomplete evacuation? Ahem, consistency? These are all things to report to your doctor.

Bathroom habits? For instance, I have UC, and work(ed) in a classroom. I cannot leave to use a restroom on my schedule. This causes pretty serious constipation. Anxiety about it can make it worse.

Take a stool softener (unless GI had prohibited this) and increase water daily. I also do fiber twice a day.
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