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IBS C & Linzess

They tell me I have ibsc looks like that's what it is do enemas three times a week especially organic coffee or chamomile. My primary prescribed me linzess which I'm afraid to start on. Once I get a bowel movement started I often have to sit on the toilet for about an hour with horrible stomach cramps then exhausted sometimes for the rest of the day. Well I am 80 and otherwise pretty healthy. Looking for feedback on this drug they want me to take. Found some good organic decaf coffee.

  1. So sorry you are going through this. I have not been on Linzess so I can't offer my input but I am sure others in the community will soon chime in. Did this pain start from you drinking coffee? For me I have to stay away from coffee as it upsets my GI track. How is your diet looking? Big hugs, Elizabeth (team member)

    1. I love coffee having trouble cutting down or quitting. Made the mistake of buying something called death wish coffee. Had to give the rest of it away screwed my stomach up. Now I have some organic decaf. Might have to give that up too. Thanks for your feedback. Have a wonderful Christmas.

      1. I feel you, I had to give up coffee because it just doesn't make me feel good and it's not easy. Felling better is worth it though for me. Did you make other changes to your diet as well? Karina (team member)

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