Do I have IBS-C or just plain constipation

Island

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Posted 1/20/2018 6:29 PM (GMT 0)

Reviewing the online symptoms of IBS-C and reading the various threads on this site I am beginning to wonder, because I don't have most of the symptoms that people discuss, such as no stomach problems, thankfully.
I do have pain the genital area from being backed up.
For the past week or so I have changed my diet to what is recommended for IBS, but don't see any change.

Thank you for your responses.
Island

lalalaland

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Posted 2/14/2018 1:47 PM (GMT 0)

Please do not list links with drs names as the administrator does not allow this. Thanks.

Post Edited By Moderator (straydog) : 2/14/2018 6:50:05 AM (GMT-7)

straydog

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Posted 2/14/2018 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

Island, people can have constipation issues without having IBS. The main thing is to stay away from laxatives, not good to use them long term. Instead consider using a stool softner, Colace, Miralax or something along those lines. Changing a diet all at once can often cause a few issues. You may want to keep a food diary & see what foods aggravate things.

Take care.

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