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Posted 12/28/2015 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays.

I have had colon problems in the past five years such as polyps, fissures and roids. I removed my gall bladder last year due to inflammation and pain. I noticed my digestive system has taken a heavy hit. I follow a high fiber, high protein and low fat diet. I'm sorry if this is tmi but the majority of the time I have diarrhea and recently it's extreme constipation. I have seen my dr he just says to increase my fiber intake and I have. I'm also losing weight without even trying. I purchased benefiber and prunes. Hopefully these will help. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted 12/28/2015 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
What sort of Doctor have you been seeing - a GI? What's your water intake like? If you are having a hard time going, have you tried any stool softeners?
Posted 12/28/2015 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sherry,

Thanks for replying yes it's a GI doctor. Water intake is 3 liters of water a day. Yes stool softeners like fybogel, benefiber and prunes. Also liquid paraffin.
Posted 12/28/2015 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
If you are trying everything, you can possibly ask your GI for prescription Linzess. This can help with constipation but with your history of diarrhea then it's something that may not be advisable. However, your GI would be more knowledgeable.
Posted 12/28/2015 1:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much. I will ask him about it. Yeah maybe I should go for a second opinion couldn't hurt at this point. Have a great day or afternoon :D.
Posted 12/28/2015 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
I have terrible constipation (with frequency though) with my IBS and my GI gave me Lax a day to use daily as it's safe to use long term, Restoralax is another popular brand that works the same way as Lax a day so you might want to look into those products, they can be purchased at walmart.
Posted 12/28/2015 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi pb4

Thanks for replying and the information. I'll be sure to try it :D.
Posted 12/29/2015 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck with it weirdlemon, for me it seemed to work by the next day and I use about half of the minimum dosage.
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