Hi Savannah – lemon juice can work well for some, it just depends on the person. Give it a try and see how you do!

Heather,
Constpation also started for me in my 30’s I am now 51 and still have no answer. I tested my thyroid was told normal. I am taking nascent iodine and Relora now and am going to add beltaine hcl , had colonosopy last year . Was told I have a beautiful colon , bummer was hoping for answer. Tried Amitiza caused so much pain I had to stop , and NO it did not work either. Like you it runs my life . I take laxatives in scary amounts and have gone off or them but c’mon after 2 and 1/2 weeks I had to start on them again because I was miserable, (yep went that long without pooping!) Wishing you best of luck.

Hi Alex, stress is the silent killer as we call it. I’ts very possible that stress is playing a big role here. You might want to try light exercise and some meditation to help calm the nerves if you haven’t tried that already. Here are some constipation resources for you:
The SCD diet has helped many people not only with diarrhea, but with constipation as well. We suggest starting by addressing your diet with our free quick start guide here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

Also, please read the following article on constipation, as it can be very helpful on your journey: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

We also have an entire section of constipation related articles on our site, and these can be found here: https://healthygut.com/category/constipation/

ha,ha, Jeremy, I had a good laugh! I understand your dillema! I am also a Christian and my son keeps telling me I must try it, but I have an inbred aversion (especially as my boys used to smoke it as teens and mom didnt have the easiest time!). But your post has made me reconsider. I will try to get the oil though – as I have never smoked in my life, cant see myself doing that.

HI Zac – These tests can help detect underlying issues that may be contributing or causing the constipation. They are very insightful and helpful tests we recommend for those struggling with GI issues.

The SCD diet has helped many people in your same shoes regain their health.

The best place to start is with our Free quick start guide here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

From here, we highly recommend following the directions in the eBook for best results: http://scdlifestylebook.com/

Continue with the magnesium and start the diet as soon as you can:)

Hello Maria – thanks for reaching out. We encourage each person to find the diet that works for them and for you, that may mean less meat.
We have some other articles on constipation that you may find helpful: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

We also have an entire section of constipation related articles on our site, and these can be found here: https://healthygut.com/category/constipation/

Hi Steven,
I just ran into your website as I took L-Glutamine with a 3 day pre-cleanse diet from Dr Oz’s website. I have serious digestive (and health) problems.
I was reading the comments and I ran into the one saying maybe the amount of meat eaten as part of the SCD diet was making his/her more constipated. I suffer from Sjogren’s Syndrome (that was the first autoimmune disease I was diagnosed with, now it’s secondary as I have Lupus, MCTD, etc) which means my moisture glands are being attacked by my immune system. I have been part of studies at NIH, and have been told by the Drs constipation is a common complaint of patients with Sjogren’s, and adviced to AVOID MEAT AS IT IS HARD TO DIGEST. There is a theory we humans are nor equipped with claws and strong big canines to reap meat as carnivore animals do. I don’t know and don’t care if this is true, but it is a fact meat takes longer to digest in humans. With Sjogren’s, salivary glands (as well as the rest of the glands that produce moisturewhich aid with digestion) are being attacked by the immune system.
I am on disability now and I hate it. Constipation is part of my daily living. I pretty much know what foods to avoid, but it is hard to live like this. I am going to continue reading your website as it has interesting suggestions and will try some of them, hopefully something will work! You are right when saying Drs give you Miralax, etc and don’t take care of the problem, just the symptoms.
Hope to hear you comment on my message!

Robin, I actually agree with your husband that you seems don’t eat enough, so you don’t have much waste? I don’t know but it’s makes sense to me.

I’m wondering if anyone else has heard of porphyria? My brother and I have had problems for years when I went to an ER in CA (after several times) and finally discovered I have AIP.. Acute Intermittent Porphyria. Look it up, you may be surprised. Especially if others in your family suffer from same issues.

I’m wondering if anyone else has heard of porphyria? My brother and I have had problems for years when I went to an ER in CA (after several times) and finally discovered I have AIP.. Acute Intermittent Porphyria. Look it up, you may be surprised. Especially if others in your family suffer from same issues.

ANY chance you are allergic to chicken? I am. It just sits there…Won’t process.

Could it be oxalate or oxalic acid causing pain?

You sound like me! How are you today? 2
Years later. Any improvement ?

I have suffered with IBS for 12 years and the best advise I took from this book was to use a probiotic that contained: Lactobacilli acidophilus and Bifidobacterium with about 4 billion organisms per capsule. He says that you want a prebiotic along with the probiotic mix because the prebiotics keep the friendly bacteria (probiotic) alive. The prebiotic I found (that was included in the probiotic capsule) is FOS: fructooligosaccharides. I have tried many different probiotics over the years and some worked for a while and others didn’t work at all…this recent mix has worked wonders.

I also recommend acupuncture, this helps a lot as well. Some insurance companies DO cover a percentage of office visit fee. May be worth checking out.

Hi Kelly – Sorry you’re in this position. Let us know how we can support you!

Hi I’ve got a colonoscopy next week so scared

Hi Kelly – sorry to hear you’re suffering. We’d highly suggest implementing some of the recommendations in teh article as well as ordering some digestive enzymes. Changing your diet is going to be a great first step in your path to healing.

I don’t have a gallbladder and I’m finding I get awful constipation and my tummy feels bloated and like a load of poison is swishing around in there

Hi Sarah -it sounds like you need to see a doctor immediately. It sounds like you could be dealing with a condition called endometriosis – it causes severe pain during the time of your period. I encourage you to NOT take matters into your on hands until you’ve seen your doctor.

Hi Karen ,
I had the same problem with probiotics , they worked wonders at the beginning and they just stopped working one day , I even started doing tests to the tablets I was buying to make sure the bacteria was still alive and to my disappointment they were usually dead so I decided to start making my own kombucha about 5 months ago and it took a while to get used to and find the perfect dose but almost all my IBS symptoms have disappeared I now go to the toilet every day and it’s just effortless , I never though that would happened as I have suffered from IBS-C since I was about 11 , I also take lglutamin in the morning and when I remember digestive enzymes , I feel there is a lot I can still do but I fell better and have the energy to keep my research now my bowel moments are what I will call perfect ? and I don’t have to worry about it anymore .
Hope it helps .
Good luck
Isabel

Hi Chris – congrats on your decision to start SCD!

It can be hard to tell at first if you’re reacting to the Intro Diet foods or just experiencing some die-off. I’d give the carrot puree one more try – if you have the same symptoms, you can swap out the carrots for zucchini.

We recommend starting HCL and digestive enzymes as soon as possible.

Hey Robbie – we’re so sorry to hear what you’re going through. Addressing JUST your diet or JUST adding in a supplement might help some people, but for Tough Cases like you we think you need to address your diet, supplements, and lifestyle all at once (we call this a pleiotropic approach).

I’d suggest you attend our free webinar on how to use this approach to get lasting relief from IBS here: http://solvingleakygut.com/webinar/live-qva/

Hey Anna – Steve and Jordan recommend this brand (Gaia Herbs Sweetish Bitters) and it doesn’t contain senna: http://amzn.to/1QfBOWp

I went to various doctors, got all the tests you can imagine – even colonoscopy at age 20, and various other endoscopies – all negative. My body is fine.

I eat healthy food and plenty of fiber and probiotics. My issue was never one of consistency anyway – it was one of not feeling the urge.

I started noticing improvements when I randomly started crouching on the toilet seat one day because that felt comfortable for some reason. Now, in the morning, when I wake up, I drink a glass of water and just let my body do its work. I think what had started happening was that I had gotten in my own head and was straining even when I didn’t ned to. In the last year, I had a BM where I literally just “let go”, which is how it’s supposed to go, and I realized that it had been years since I had had that feeling.

Now, it’s not perfect, but I am in way better shape than I was before. Like I said, I am able to go every day, sometimes twice, and feel almost complete evacuation in a way that I hadn’t experienced in years.

I think there are two takeaways from my story:

(1) It might not be all in your head, but your head might be an important part of the feedback loop. If I focus on relaxation, in particular visualizing relaxing your pelvic floor with each breath, I start to feel things movement.

(2) More specifically, try varying the angle at which you go to the bathroom. Western toilets are terrible!!

Hey Bonnie – thanks for reaching out to us! We recommend you go to your doctor if you normally have IBS-D and this is an unusual change for you. Your doctor can help you determine what caused this shift to happen so radically

The best thing to help heal your bodies is Swedish Bitters and fermented foods.

If you are having problems with digesting food it is because it is not being broken down properly.

In the UK, the best source of Swedish Bitters is Granary Herbs Ltd, run by Herbalist Christine Brown.

I used to haemorrhage at least three times daily, had to retire from working as unable to leave my house, forget travelling anywhere, had a massive stomach ulcer and was admitted into hospital for tests regularly every three months whilst undergoing every possible tests, including a Meckel Scan.

Having been told by an Austrian friend to try SB, my bleeding stopped within two days.

I take it every day, twice a day, a teaspoonful in luke warm water before eating, and I eat Sauerkraut and drink homemade Kefir from RAW goats milk, this milk is supplied by Ellie’s Dairy.
They sell their milk at various farmers markets at weekends in London and at Borough Market.

Try these and I hope they will free you from pain and discomfort like they did me.
Best wishes and better health to you all. Sara

Hi Shae – it sounds like you’e on the right path to healing your gut 🙂 I think you would benefit from one of our free webinars on how to heal leaky gut through diet, lifestyle and supplements. It may be what helps you take the next step and achieve the health you’re seeking. You can register for free here: http://solvingleakygut.com/webinar/live-qva/

Hi Natasha! We think these tips could all help you – we also have more here: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

While there is no way to KNOW what will or won’t work, we think any of these suggestion could help.

Hi Karen –

It sounds like some of the foods you’re eating could be causing these problems – thinks like soy and wheat.

I recommend checking out this article: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

Hey Robin – so sorry you’re dealing with this. Have you had your hormone levels tested? That might be another avenue to consider.

Also – I recommend checking out this article: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

Hi Laura – thanks for reaching out.

We have seen the SCD diet work for many people with varying symptoms and conditions.

I suggest checking out this article: https://healthygut.com/will-paleo-or-scd-work-for-me-the-hidden-truth-behind-your-question/

Many different conditions are related to gut issues and chances are, healing your gut can only help you regain your health. You can get started here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

Natalya – welcome to the SCD Lifestyle community! So glad to have you here.

The SCD diet has helped many people not only with diarrhea, but with constipation as well. We suggest starting by addressing your diet with our free quick start guide here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

Also, please read the following article on constipation, as it can be very helpful on your journey: https://healthygut.com/real-food-tips-constipation/

We also have an entire section of constipation related articles on our site, and these can be found here: https://healthygut.com/category/constipation/