Wellness

[pdlinda]

@rockygems123   I have IBS mixed  type.  I manage both with food only except there are times when I need a Colace clear so I take one. 

I eat 1 Kiwi, 5 prunes and about 1/2 cup of sauerkraut each day.  I also take 250 mg Magnesium Citramate at night.  

[rockygems123]

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@pdlinda wrote:

@rockygems123   I have IBS mixed  type.  I manage both with food only except there are times when I need a Colace clear so I take one. 

I eat 1 Kiwi, 5 prunes and about 1/2 cup of sauerkraut each day.  I also take 250 mg Magnesium Citramate at night.  

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@pdlinda 

Do you have more intense dreams with magnesium?

I noticed a siginificant difference when I started taking it.  A friend said she switched to taking it in the mornings but went back because she missed the crazy dreams ha.

[jubilant]

Everyone is different. I have had chronic bowel trouble for years (since my 40s IBS)  I am now 75 and have diverticulitis,too

I have tried so may things over the years...8 glasses of water a day, every laxative and stool softener, psyllium, digestive aids, probiotics....so much nausea and pain. I have just had a pelvic and abdominal scan and it shows no blockages.  I don't have a gallbladder and have heard that can play into bowel trouble. Next will probably be a 

colonoscopy if Linzess doesn't do the trick. I have been feeling better on the Linzess but have only been on it for a couple of weeks.  The mid dose was too much for me so I am on the lowest dose every other day now. Over the years I have had to go to the emergency room several times when the pain became more the I could bare.

I said a prayer for you...I know how  ill one can feel with this. I do think exercise helps somewhat.  Everything else (even Miralax) stopped working for me. I'm hoping and praying this Linzess will keep working.

[pdlinda]

@rockygems123 

I do have intense dreams sometimes but I also take Ashwaghanda at bedtime so I always attribute the dreams to BOTH these products.

[spumoni99]

I have had luck with smooth move tea but I only have issues sporadically not anything constant. I hope you find answers.

[Tinkrbl44]

@AngelPuppy1 

Walmart has a very good generic stool softener.  I take it just before dinner and have great results.  

[mrshckynut]

@Tinkrbl44   fortunately I have never had the need

mrshckynut 

[River Song]

My late husband had good luck with Miralax powder mixed in his orange juice every morning but he was taking medication that caused constipation as a side effect.

I don't take anything for constipation but alternate days between regular (not instant) oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast.  In the oatmeal, I cook it with dried cranberries  and/or apple and mixed in the yogurt, peaches or pears.

Apples, peaches, pears and dates are good for preventing constipation.  I don't focus too much on fiber as too much fiber can cause constipation in some people.  I have never noticed any benefit to me from probiotic capsules.  I do make sure to sip on water throughout the day so I am not dehydrated.

The caffeine in coffee and tea will stimulate the bowel.

[smoochy]

ah yes the weight loss drugs. Alternating between constipation for 7-10 days or explosive liquid stools. Very very inconvenient. Going to try Miralax daily to see if it will help regulate things.

I read that up to 23% of patients on tirzepatide complain of this and some stop taking the drug. 

[AngelPuppy1]

@Sweet Kitties 

Thank you - I appreciate it!  Yes, it's not a fun thing, I can tell you that.