51 years old male with history of GI problems.
I have had GI issues for a number of years on and off. Recently I have been experiencing severe bloating for 6 months now. The doctor has thrown out a number of suggestions from slow digestion, to IBS, to sensitive stomach and constipation. I feel better for a short time at least when I burp, pass gas or have a BM. I always feel like my BMs are incomplete. I am due for a routine colonoscopy in a month. My doc upped my Mirilax to 34g per day, and wants to wait until then to write a prescription. Increased Mirilax does not seem to be helping a lot. I am at a loss of what to try next. Not sure I can wait another month.
Things tried:
• HIDA scan 2003, nothing abnormal
• Upper Endoscopy 2011, nothing abnormal
• Two colonoscopies 2014, 2011, polyps found, nothing abnormal
• TSH and Free Thyroid checked 2011, 2012, results in range
• Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test 2018 negative
• Magnesium, stool softener and Mirilax help somewhat
• Dexilant PPI seems to settle stomach
• Food journaling and FODMAP diet shows no particular food intolerances