Hi, I am a 32yo woman, have had Type 1 diabeties for 7 years, have been constipated even longer, dr's call it IBS but have more recently had severe abdominal pain and extreme bloating. I decided to have colonic irrigation and this just stirred things up far worse, to the point of excruciating pain and a visit to Emergency! Eating anything can irritate my stomach and blow it up to at least 4mths preg looking! Lots of pain and even after taking the entire preparation used for people having colonoscopies, I have had little relief. My xray showed a large volume of faeces throughout my entire colon. I have also suffered from 2 other auto immune relate diseases, rheumatiod arthritis and hypothyroidism. I wonder if my digestive system being blocked for 8+ years prior could cause these immune breakdowns? ie; toxins in the blood stream etc. My liver and kidney is also apparently not assisting properly in eliminating. Perhaps poor diet, bulimia, overreating has contributed to the actual consipation problem but the resulting immune issues??? Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.