Excessive gas & no bowel movements - Bowel Disorders Message Board

kade119 · 03-12-2007, 11:17 AM

Hi all... I have been getting excessive gas for like 6 months now and on top of that I do not get my bowel movements regularily.. I started taking alot of fiber and some natural laxatives.. helps a little.. but something is making me a little nauseated .. think its not going reguarily.. is there something I can do to regulate my bowel movements?

jmsimon · 03-12-2007, 11:37 AM

Sounds like Irritable Bowel, I have the same problem. Personally the only thing that helps me is to take an herbal cleanse or a safe laxative like Senekot several times a week. I haven't found anything that has helped me naturally to go to the bathroom that doesn't involve a pill. But the dr. did put me on Zelnorm, which may be able to help you. I only take that occasionally but it works. Good Luck, I know what an awful feeling that is.

kade119 · 03-12-2007, 11:39 AM

does the senekot make you cramp and stuff? thanks for responding too

jmsimon · 03-12-2007, 11:51 AM

It can, but I usually take it at night before bed so when I wake up I have to go. Most fiber or laxatives cause you to cramp, which is not a great side effect, but it works, really well. Or you could try a stool softener, that may help without cramping, but in my case I need the senna to stimulate the bowel to move. But it defintely helps. I will say that the best product I've ever found is called Super Cleanse, you can get it at any health food/vitamin store or GNC. Its a blend of herbs and its all natural. Good Luck!!

kade119 · 03-13-2007, 08:12 AM

thankyou so much.. i apprecicate it lizz, i do have one more question.. can being so called "backed up" make you nauseated? and not feeling like eating? b/c i usually eat alot.. and latley just havent felt like it..