constipation, chronic
"I have severe diverticulitis.   I was very sick for a long time and went through a colon resection.   Linzess was prescribed after I healed from the surgery to make sure things kept moving and I didn't get sick again.  Initially, I loved LInzess.  Here is my issue:  I don't think I get a complete bowel movement as much as I pass a lot of water through my  bowels.  The feeling is if there is still something that needs to be done...and water retention and bloating!   I have gone months without taking LInzess and then take it and look as if I am 6 months pregnant which is odd for a 60 year old woman.  Weight gain is severe but reduces after a week or so.  This is over a period of on/off for two years so I am certain it is this drug."