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IBS Flare Up - Help

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nick36154
nick36154

Hello there,

I have not passed a bowel in almost 3 days now, and am getting really nervous. Today is Friday, and I have not went since Tuesday night. Constipation started on Wednesday, and it was because I was really stressed for an upcoming event on Wednesday night, and on top of that I have had a ton of school work. I can't seem to shake the stress, and now am becoming more and more stressed because of the constipation. I've had issues with IBS flare ups before, and they always seem to pass, but was just wondering any tips or tricks people have to help me either relieve the constipation or calm down. Thanks so much.

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 nick36154

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    hi nick, you will end up in pain! ouch, ouch, jeez i would ring 111, i know what severe constipation is it made me really ill and put in hospital! you probably need laxatives to make your bowel move! try LOTS of water, juice, prunes if you have them but mainly you need something to get your bowels moving. if you have a car get to a late night supermarket and let them know what you said on here.

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