topic Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so... in Wellness

Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:46:10 GMT

what have been your experiences - good, bad, etc.?

I have used all three. I was currently on Trulance for several months and it worked well but recently it decided to not work very well. I just went to my gastroenterologist and they suggested that I go back on Ibsrela to see if it would work any better. It is trial and error. Thanks for the posts. Realize this is not the most pleasant subject!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

Sweet Kitties — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:51:06 GMT

Do you have any medical conditions that cause constipation? I eat a huge amount of fresh fruit & vegetables. My BMs are very regular & easy to pass. Not that I'm bragging or anything.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:57:27 GMT

@Sweet Kitties

I don't. I have had issues since I was a child. I have had many tests and nothing has shown. I eat well also. Fresh fruit and vegetables. Also, exercise regularly. No, I don't think you are bragging. Some people just apparently have better digestive systems than others!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

Sweet Kitties — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:05:51 GMT

Sending you good wishes! It's so awful to have a sluggish, blah digestive system. I heard that people experience that when they take the new weightloss drugs. I wouldn't take them.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

KittySoftPaws — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:16:24 GMT

Sorry you are going through this, but you need to get off the cycle of treating symptoms instead of the cause. I take a high quality probiotic every day and drink plenty of water. I eat a variety of fruits and veggies and oatmeal almost daily for breakfast. I don't know if you have any physical restrictions, but if not, you must move your body as much as possible. It is designed for it, and moving stimulates the muscles that "move" things along. I am regular daily and when I use my mini rebounder 15 min a day, it stimulates me to go again. Prescriptions have their place and at times are necessary, but they are out of control, used for every single little problem. Doctors unfortunatley are only trained in pharma drugs and not nutrition or getting to the cause of the problem.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

missy mouse — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:17:28 GMT

I have IBS C. I tried all of the Rx drugs. Now i use miralax daily and have no problems. It's a lot cheaper than the prescription drugs. They did nothing for me.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

PamfromCT — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:23:34 GMT

Last year I had COVID, then Bronchitis. I was prescribed antibiotics, quite a bit. Of course, it affected me greatly. Went to a gastro doctor who prescribed a very strong drug. Was horrible. I decided to take matters in my hands with Lessman's Fibermucil, two capsules at night. And dare I say I have discovered prune juice, as well. Really helps! The good kind with no pulp - "Sunsweet Amazing Prune Juice." My diet alone wasn't working, but this combo works well for me.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

kaydee50 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:51:49 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 My mother had chronic constipation and this was before any prescription drugs were available. IMO she did not drink enough liquids. For me whenever things "slow down" I eat 6 -8 prunes a day for several days and in a pinch take an Ex-Lax. I know constipation is uncomfortable to say the least.

Good luck in finding a solution.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

Still Raining — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:07:30 GMT

One of my kids came with this. There has never been a medical reason they can find and they exercise and run. Traveling for business is a killer, really drives home how bad restaurant food is.

What works is to faithfully track fiber and fluid. Aim for daily amounts. Do you have goals for each day? For each?

Good luck, there are others out there dealing with this.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

Cosmetique — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:22:18 GMT

The only product that has worked for me has a very funny name but really works. It is called Poop Doc. It is on Amazon. You can check it out. I am sorry I wasted years with a constipation problem which led to hemorrhoids. It is on the pricey side but I would not be without it. You can taylor the dosage to your needs until you find what works for you. I saw a commercial for this on a wellness channel years ago. I was so happy to find something that really worked for me. It works within 3 to 6 hours. If you decide to try it, I really hope it works for you. Good Luck!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

rockygems123 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:51:12 GMT

@AngelPuppy1

Do you take magnesium? I take 250mg at night. Some of my friends take it in the morning as if taken at night it can cause vivid dreams.

I kind of like that aspect now ha.

It works like a charm. As long as you drink lots of water.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

LTT1 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:51:15 GMT

@PamfromCT

Andrew Lessman Fiber Mucil (plus AL aloe) works for me too!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

feline groovy — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:44:00 GMT

I've had IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation) for decades.

I try to get as much fiber, fluids (especially water), and exercise as possible everyday, I also take a mixed probiotics supplement daily.

But after trying several RX's over many years, the best thing my favorite GI doc put me on is over-the-counter: Miralax.

It's polyethylene glycol powder (I call it "poop powder", haha) and you can buy any generic brand of it.

I mix it into my morning tea everyday and it works like a charm most of the time.

Good luck!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

wagirl — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:55:29 GMT

I'm not dealing with that issue, but when I was going thru chemo and needed a little help---I used a tea called Smooth Move. It's in the grocery tea aisle, has 20 bags for around $5. Is a natrual product, no caffiene and tastes like licorice--because that is one of the ingredients. I brewed it up and then let it cool and drank it at bedtime. Always worked by morning.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

LTT1 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:01:37 GMT

@AngelPuppy1

I tried all of the RX meds for constipation and they were no help to me.

But it seems that my body inside is dry...and besides stool softeners, I still go back to the mineral oil. Taking a few tiny sips throughout the day is providing a lot of relief!

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

geezerette — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:12:09 GMT

Along with everything you already know about--diet, liquids, exercise--plain old psyllium daily. Anywhere from a tablespoon or more depending on the need. In a large glass of water followed by at least another half glass.

It works gently and controls both constipation and diarrhea. And it's relatively inexpensive and easy.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

sunshine45 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:12:19 GMT

my mother takes miralax daily. she has what he called "large stool volume." she also has other health issues and takes a lot of medicines.

that is what her gastro doctor recommended.

it mixes easily into coffee in the morning. she tried the gummy and didnt like them, so the powder is what she uses. she started with a capful, but that was too much. now she uses 1/4 - 1/2 cap.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

KCDiva — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:24:53 GMT

I have had chronic IBS C for years. I tried Ibsrella and Trulance and Linzess. I took Lynzess, which worked the best, for almost 3 years. It worked so well. I noticed my hair started falling out at that some time. My vacuum would be full of hair, my furniture, my clothes were covered in hair. I tried everything. I had a feeling it was the Lynzess but every doctor told me that wasn't the case. It was menopause, hormones, thyroid, etc. I finally stopped taking it and my hair stopped falling out. I take miralax and metamucel and try to do get something to work but I still take lynzess about once a week. Every thing that has been mentioned I have tried. Prunes, apricots, kiwi, literally everything. It's an on going battle but my hair stopped falling out immediately. I may be the only one so I am not saying this will happen to everyone. But that was my experience. Doctor still doesn't believe me about it. After 3 months of no Linzess I have a full head of hair with no hair in drain where there used to be a ball of hair every time I washed my hair.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

catter70 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:47:14 GMT

I started eating raisin bran every morning. Am now having some issues. Was just recently in the hospital due to a bout of infectious colitis that wasn't pretty. I have appointment this week with a gastro doc.My mom had good luck with Miralax.

Re: Anyone use prescriptions for chronic constipation such as Linzess, Ibsrela, Trulance, if so...

quilter61 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:17:42 GMT

A product that my gastro recommeded for me to use is Benefiber. I really like this product because it mixes well in liquids or food. I put 2 teaspoons in my tea every morning. Sometimes use it more often if I am still having issues.