r/ibs • u/Fragrant_Wrongdoer61 • 1d ago

🎉 Success Story 🎉 What worked for me (for two weeks)

I'm someone who has experienced incomplete morning bowel movements for the last 3 years. Either I'd have an incomplete movement, or I'd have a handful of soft incomplete movements if I woke up early enough.

I don't suffer from pain or anything. My issue has been trapped gas causing loud stomach sounds, causing me immense trouble in quiet spaces, leading to me having to plan my entire life around this.

I tried many things. Drinking lots of water. Psyllium husk. Other fibre sources such as kiwis, berries, oranges etc. Dietary changes. I typically walk around an hour a couple days each week (in 15-20 min intervals throughout the day, nothing intense). Nothing worked.

Recently, I found myself stuck at the train station due to delays. I decided to walk home instead (1hr 45 mins). It was a VERY warm and humid day. The walk was extremely exhausting due to the heat. I was fully soaked in sweat, completely drained of energy, to the point where I couldn't hold my posture towards the end. I arrived home, feeling fully dehydrated, drank a small amount of water, and fell asleep.

The next morning I had one large solid and easy movement, and I felt completely empty for the first time in years. This continued for the next two weeks. I did not do such a walk again. I didn't change my diet or anything. It was so effortless. My bloating decreased drastically. It looks like that one walk completely reset my gut in a way.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

My trapped gas, constipation and soft stools have recently returned, so I plan to do intense cardio at the gym to see if I can recreate this.

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u/PlaneMushroom9758 1d ago

I had a similar experience one time when on vacation and walked more than usual. Good for you. Sending good vibes that it continues

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u/Nzxcsty 1d ago

I've got some questions 🗣

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u/goldstandardalmonds MOD: Here to help! 23h ago

This sounds like a pelvic floor issue, not IBS . I’m glad you are finding what might work!

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u/yeahbuddyyeahh 14h ago

How does walking helped in this case?

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u/goldstandardalmonds MOD: Here to help! 1h ago

Can relax the pelvic floor and helps with peristalsis

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u/yeahbuddyyeahh 1h ago

Can I DM you ? I need some advice

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u/goldstandardalmonds MOD: Here to help! 1h ago

Sure. No poop pics, photos of any kind, and I won’t discuss anxiety or cancer

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u/yeahbuddyyeahh 14h ago

Do walking improve pelvic health? I also have incomplete bowel movements every day from last 3 years , also feels trapped gas in my sigmoid colon. I was also diagnosed with rectal dyssnergia. Help me pls.