Hi Sandra,
Thanks very much for your post, I appreciate you taking the time to write to me. I too eat the probiotic yogurt but I think the probiotic capsules have been making my constipation worse. Normally my IBS is mainly loose/diarrhea related. It's a shame because the capsules have worked great for all my other IBS problems...the abdominal pain, cramps, etc.
I started taking some Metamucil last night which has started to help relieve the constipation already.
Like you, I have problems with lactose as well. I can only handle a little bit here and there.
I hate taking medications so hopefully I can get this under control with a better diet. I have been trying my best to watch what I eat but every now and then I get tempted by those "no no" foods.
Thanks again Sandra. I hope everything goes well for you.
Bekah
Hi..I also have suffered from flat stools. I have been living with IBS for over 25 years and for the first 20 of those, the doctors had no diagnosis for my bowel problems. I was tested for everything under the sun. I also found out that I'm lactose intolerant. This greatly increases my symptoms including the flat stools. I have also tried every treatment and finally have some control by watching certain foods, avoiding dairy, and recently I've been eating a fiber cereal every morning. I am finally having a normal stool for the first time in 25 years! I used to go for over a week without a bowel movement. Then would have horrible diarrhea. I now have it under control and can sympathize with you. I also found probiotics helpful. I also eat the new yogurt on the market to help with digestion. Your flat stools are caused from the intestine cramping down on the stool. I hope this info helps.
Sandra