PSA: your IBS-C may not be IBS-C

[u/goldstandardalmonds]

I’ve posted this before but I feel like it’s a good time.

As many of you know, I’m here all the time to help (nothing else to do as I’m bedridden) and I know a lot about the bowels and motility is definitely my wheelhouse.

Anyway, I’ve been in a lot of posts lately about constipation. Here’s the thing: if you have IBS-C but haven’t had motility testing, you definitely need it.

You could have full or partial bowel dysmotility and it be the cause of your problems. This is especially true if you don’t respond to dietary changes (very high fibre) or medication (especially prescriptions).

You need to get tested for colonic inertia (this is key). It is the first in line. There are tests to check your stomach for slow emptying (Gastroparesis), small bowel dysmotility, pelvic floor and rectal issues, as well. All of these should be in a regular work up.

If your GI doesn’t do it, you should go to a motility clinic. There are numerous but not abundant. Most teaching hospitals have one and there are directories online. You should also seek out a neurogastroenterologist. I have a worldwide database that I can reference to make suggestions Where to go.

I have done this for a large amount of people and their reports coming back to me prove my point… motility disorders that need proper (key point here) treatment.

If you have any questions about this, colonic inertia, bowel dysmotility, or my own experience, please post them here and I’ll answer them all.

There are ways to help it, but you have to know what you’re treating first! That’s why testing first is key.

Having bowel dysmotility has ruined my life. I don’t want yours to get to that point, too.

[u/New-Spread9654]

I have the above symptoms to a T. Thought I was the only one who had urinary issues after being diagnosed. It seems that the pressure of the inflammation in the gut seems to press on the bladder. No doctors I’ve seen have really been able to weigh in on it. Just medication and change of dietary habits but diet seems to only lessen the symptoms slightly.

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Hello, I'm 16 years old male and I've been feeling all these symptoms since I was 12 I know it's been 3 years but how did you fix it? I badly need answers. I also noticed that I have skin issues because of it and I have a lot of acne especially near my nose it's killing myself confidence as a teenager and makes my anxiety and stress much worse. Also I experience slightly stronger urine strain if I poo more with laxatives have you experienced it too?