Severe constipation anyone???????? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

Vic15 · 06-14-2004, 01:44 PM

Hi-Just a quick question and would appreciate your replies. I've been reading up on fibromyalgia and most info says that IBS (alternating diarrhea and constpation) is a frequent symptom of fibro, however I experience extremely bad consitpation, does anyone have the same problem as me????

Thanks,

Vicky x

typingterror · 06-14-2004, 02:29 PM

Yes, I am with you. How about a stick of dynamite? I was this way when I simply took Motrin. Now I am on Flexeril and same thing. However, it is a small price to pay compared to relief I am having. When I start getting really bloated and feel like I am going to blow up I just take a couple of over-the-counter laxatives and we start the whole process over. I am fortunate though as I do not have IBS to go along with fibro. I try to eat high fiber diet, but all it does is bulk up my stomach and I eat so much fruit I should live in the jungle. I will take this issue up with doctor when I see her next month to see if there is another solution. (TT)

taurus3 · 06-14-2004, 03:41 PM

There's one more. Not me but my mother. Because of my butt surgeries I have the opposite problem, even pregnant. My Mom however sometimes covets my diarrhea. She also has fibro (just a little something we like to pass on in our family) and always has a hard time with constipation. I think there is a new IBS med that is just for IBS with constipation.

I hope you get to going better soon!

mollymadison · 06-14-2004, 06:16 PM

Yes....yes...I'm always have the same problem. I take a stool softener. My Dr. suggested taking 2 instead of one per day. Try Surfak but there is a generic. You can get them anywhere.

aaronon · 06-15-2004, 12:16 PM

Hi,

I have the severe constipation from Fibromyalgia. I also have TMJ, RLS, IBS, and a few other problems too. I've been to an internal doctor, had the colonoscopy, and basically told I have IBS. Yehoo!, NOT! Not that I didn't know something like that as going on for a long time. My doctor gave me a liquid laxative to take every day along with enemas as needed. What a life I have. If anyone can tell me where to find something that will help, let me know.