Hard stools - or something else?

I have not been able to fully evacuate my bowels for about 4 months now as it feels as though there's something that's 'stuck'. I also feel hot and clammy all the time, feel bloated and gassy - and sometimes I can't go to the toilet at all. My stools are normally runny, or ribbon-like and i feel really fatigued all the time. Recently, my back has started aching and I have pelvic pain, too.

After about six weeks, I went to see my GP, who sent me for an ultrasound, stool sample and blood tests - all came back normal. I had an ultrasound of my abdomen to check for gallstones and this came back negative as well.

I had an x-ray of my abdomen and the doctor said there was a buildup of feces in my upper colon, so I was prescribed some laxido. I took this as per the directions and changed my diet, but I'm still not able to evacuate my bowels fully. I think I am just starting to get a bit worried, because I feel if it was a hard stool that had become stuck, hopefully the laxido and dietary changes would be enough to fix this.

I'm female and 25 and this has come put of nowhere; prior to this I have never struggled with constipation. I exercise regularly and am otherwise healthy. I do struggle with depression and I have recently changed job and moved (though this was after my symptoms started), so I wonder if this has triggered it.

I saw my GP last week and they booked me for another x-ray of my abdomen, which will take a couple of weeks to come through. I have another appointment This Friday and I'm not sure whether to ask for a colonoscopy to rule out anything serious.

Thanks so much for your help

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