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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Constipation

I ve had chronic constipation for 18 years and over the counter meds no longer work and have been on linzess for the last 5 yrs and now for the last year am only having a bowl movement every 4-5 days and have finally gotten a GI scheduled next week and yesterday started experiencing a kicking feeling in my abdomen. I am not pregnant, I ve had a hysterectomy.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi, taking medicines to relieve constipation cause more problems than solution. First, it is important to diagnose the cause of constipation such as megacolon, lifestyle problems, IBS etc. If everything is normal, then increase fibre intake in diet, have a exercise schedule, take vegetarian diet in excess and plenty of fluid.
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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Constipation

Hi, taking medicines to relieve constipation cause more problems than solution. First, it is important to diagnose the cause of constipation such as megacolon, lifestyle problems, IBS etc. If everything is normal, then increase fibre intake in diet, have a exercise schedule, take vegetarian diet in excess and plenty of fluid.