constant pressure to have bm

[justwondering841]

Over a year ago, I had about 1 ft of large intestine removed.  Every since then, I have experienced constant pressure
to have a bm. After many trips to the bathroom- and an empty colon-I'm still experiencing pressure to "go" FREQUENTLY. As you can tell, its very difficult to hold onto a job with this uncomfortable feeling all day long.  I have been using benefiber on a daily basis and it has helped to relieve some of the pressure. I've increase my veggies, lower red meat consumption and included an apple a day.  Just recently, the pressure has been acting up again with a vengeance!  I also have constipation to boot!!  My md has no other suggestions and I'm desperate
Is there any suggests out there that can help relieve the CONSTANT PRESSURE to "go".?

[GettingOlder]

VLS3 a strong probiotic might help.

[justwondering841]

Thanks for the info - its nice to know other people care enough to reply back.
I'll talk to my md about ibs and see if that will solve the problem.

[mammo]

I went through this same thing and it was IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).  It makes you feel like you have to "go" but you don't.  I know how frustrating this is, but there is medication for IBS and you should suggest to your doctor that he try it on you.  My husband just went through this and I had to have him ask his doctor about the IBS.....he had just had a colonoscopy so we knew there was nothing wrong.  They gave him medication and the feeling of needing to have a BM went away.  IBS can cause constipation, and/or diarrhea, bloating due to trapped gas and this trapped gas causes pain.  Make sure you're not eating too much fiber and drink plenty of water....you should also consider a stool softener like Miralax which isn't addictive.  IBS need to either be ruled in or out....but I'm confident you will get relief with medication.  Keep us posted, and best of luck!