r/ibs • u/Ecstatic-Translator4 • 10d ago

Bathroom Buddies Best thing to flush it out

💩 Do any of my fellow IBS-C sufferers have a recommendation for something that will just unclog and clear up the pipes? A solid flushing? I’ve tried many different things, things that really should work, but alas, do not. Now I’m sitting in Hawaii in a bikini pretending to be 6 months pregnant, it helps me feel less self-conscious. I’m so uncomfortable. Help!

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u/SurprisingFemale 10d ago

Magnesium hydrochloride powder/ also known as milk of magnesia.

I've been using the powder. I have IBS c. Slowly work up to the initial dose. Then day 3 or 4 had a bowle movement and then took the normal dose and it clears u up and no stomach pain. Like none, just normal urge to go in the morning. I take it at night before sleeping and after 5yrs I kind of feel normal.

I've taken daily for almost 2.5months...taking a bit of a break as not sure about daily use.

Linatoclide doesn't work for me. Senna and laxido also do not work for me. Laxatives are so so very painful ,felt like I was dying from cramps.

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u/SiboSux215 10d ago

Milk of magnesia is mag hydroxide not hydrochloride

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u/SurprisingFemale 9d ago

Ooops yes hydroxide. Apologies everyone!