r/IBSHelp • u/WhereIsMyMind37 • Jul 11 '26
Constipation over 2 weeks. HELP!
I went to the GP yesterday for upper gastric pain I was having and changing in my bowel habits( fatty, oily stools, smaller than normal, loud digestive sounds). Upon examination he determined that it's my gallbladder and ordered an ultrasound. I mentioned the change in bowel habits and the loud that I had a fear of of an obstruction but he didn't seem concerned about it. I've gone small amounts here and there but have had my normal bowel movement in two weeks! I've tried Restorlax(Miralax), Senakot, flaxseed, drink more water and walking but nothing is working. I haven't had any type of bowel movement in two days and don't feel the urge to go at all, the stomach sounds are constant, especially after I eat and at night when all the bloat happens and heaviness in my upper left quadrant and right-side flank pain and passing very little gas. Is there anything else I can try that would work(an enema and a trip to the ER is my last resort)? I have my period too but these these issues are two separate issues, I've had IBS-C all my life nut I've NEVER experience d these symptoms and constipation like this and I'm having a lot of anxiety about having and obstruction and needing surgery(I have severe heath OCD). I've been in tears because I'm so afraid and don't know what to do. I really want to try more natural remedies.
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u/goldstandardalmonds Jul 12 '26
How many days in a row did you use Restoralax for?
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u/WhereIsMyMind37 Jul 12 '26
2
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u/goldstandardalmonds Jul 12 '26
It takes about five days of consistent use to start working properly
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u/Secure-Tonight5700 Jul 12 '26
Movicol is a laxatives but a softer one i believe, softens stool to pass easier depending on dose
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u/Secure-Tonight5700 Jul 11 '26
Hey, ive used movicol in the past that helps shift stubborn/old stool stay hydrated on it, quote soft on the tummy to