constipation, chronic
"I have had constipation my entire life (I'm nearly 64).  My father (deceased) was a Physician & kept things 'working' with various medications.  As an adult, and after being diagnosed with Lupus in '84, it gradually worsened.  I had tried everything.  My normal routine was a bowel movement every 5-7 days, and then it was difficult.  I have been hospitalized for impaction.In the more recent years I have been on a Miralax type product twice a day & 24mcg of Amitiza (once or twice a day).  Amitiza is the ONLY thing that has ever worked.  I can't remember how long it took to 'kick' in, but after decades of food not transitioning through my system, I was patient.  I couldn't function without it.  I feel somewhat normal now.  AMAZING!"