Has anyone tried Linzess for chronic idiopathic constipation?

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3. I have diverticulitis

and have suffered severe cramps for years until the last few years. I went to have a colonoscopy and the doctor couldn't do it because of sharp bend near the opening that the tool couldn't pass. She sent me to another doctor and gave me some sample Metamucil to tide me over, and diagnosed the diverticulitis. I never did go to another doctor.

I took the Metamucil capsules (at least 6 a day) and have been using it ever since (6-7 years), either that or a knockdown of psyllium husks made by stores with their own brands (much cheaper). That, and as much as I hate Cheerios, I couldn't function without them, and a few prunes every couple of days, keep my plumbing in order.

I know from just seeing what comes out that the bend is gone, purely from bowel movements that straightened out the boomerang shapes I no longer have.

Rarely do I have an episode. It's usually when I have to go out or have to babysit in the morning before I can spend some time in the bathroom. When I finally get time to take care of myself, I use an infant or adult suppository to just get a start - then take the capsules, cheerios and prunes to get them pipes working again.

Nerves are a huge part of constipation, and my routine works for me.