Lazy Colon

[ljn1959]

Does anyone have any suggestions about remedies for a lazy colon.  I have come to the conclusion this is my problem.  I have suffered with constipation for years and have seen a gastric doctor for 25+ years.  I CANNOT drink the fiber drinks!  Citrucel, Metimucel, etc.  They blow me up and seem to get stuck in my stomach at my waist.  Sometimes I go as long as 11 - 14 days without a bowel movement.  Then I will go up to six times before I have totally evacuated, all the while getting very sick at my stomach, breaking out in a sweat and feeling faint.   PLEASE HELP ME!

[FurballsMom]

I do alright using flaxseed meal rather than the psyllium based fibers that you mentioned.  I can use just a little in water, like the fiber drinks, or just sprinkle a little on my food.  It's an actual food product and it has nutritional benefits, like omega 3.  I buy the Bob's Red Mill that is available at Trader Joe's, because it's more affordable.  It's already ground flaxseed meal.

I haven't heard of the Heather's Tummy Fibers, so I'll have to look for that.

Another thing about the psyllium fiber is that it irritates my GERD, as I have the IBS/GERD combination.  That's also why I can't eat oatmeal.

[Neatzy]

I cannot take regular fiber either. You might check out Heather's Tummy Fibers for IBS. It's like lining your entire intestinal tract with Jell-O.  Imagining that will make your tummy smile! It has definitely changed my life. Also eating oatmeal first thing in the morning...I know...but it works!

[Kyle810]

sounds exactly like me...i feel your pain...

[Kyle810]

sounds exactly like me...i feel your pain...