Hey all,
I have been constipated since around November of 2005. There are times when it is really bad and I feel the need to pass stool but cannot and there are times when I don't feel as bad and can pass stool relatively easily in enough time. Regardless, my stool is very unhealthy (narrow, not very long, lightish-brown), I have tried a lot with my diet. Gave up drinking for 2 weeks, tried vegetarian, tried strictly fiber...nothing. I am only 23 years old and a male so IBS would seem rare. Also, I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for about 6 months (at least 6 months since I noticed the one on my left side and 3 since I noticed the one on my right). They however aren't sore to the touch and I only notice them when I "give myself a double chin" by putting in my cheeks and pressing down firmly to feel them. I went to my doctor a few months ago and he brushed off both symptoms without real explanation. Also of note, I was treated for sever throat pain back in December (bloodwork had my white cell count up so they assumed it was viral but still gave me a z-pack). Am I fighting something or am I just unhealthy? Thanks for any help!