How do I know if I have Colitis? I am constipated every single day of my life, especially the last 10 - 11 years. I have to take laxatives to go to the bathroom. I cannot go on my own. Well, I was able to there for awhile bc of my medication, but now that effect has wore off and I am back to laxatives. Could there be a problem else where? I mean if I do not take a laxative I could go 3 weeks w/o going. When I mention to the doctors, they do not seem concerned, I don' t know if it is that they are concentrating on my other medical issues or what, but they have just said, "do you take a laxative" and when I say yes, they are like, "okay it is probably a good idea". Could the constipation be due to something else, like a medical issue elsewhere in the body or just in the intestines? Or is it normal for women?
My boyfriend thinks it is not healthy and unnatural and thinks they should be taking me seriously. He said that is bad that I don't go and thinks it is something serious. Seeing as though my constipation issue is worse now. I eat the same as anyone and I don't eat a lot of junk foods. I don't get it. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,