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My understanding is that the Rome Criteria require pain, but I've also read that "some people" think the Rome Criteria are not the last word on this. Even if it's not IBS, I don't see any harm in giving Heather's diet a try. I know you said it doesn't matter what you eat, but I'm assuming you mean no particular food seems to trigger or worsen the constipation. Heather's diet is continuous consumption of high levels of soluble fiber, and that might ease the constipation. (I'm IBS-D, myself, so keep in mind I'm talking theory here, not practice. People who are IBS-C will be able to advise you more fully.)

As for the gas, a lot of people on the Board swear by fennel tea and I also know some people take Gas-X or it's generic equivalent, simethicone. You can find more information on both of these and on gas generally by doing searches. One on "gas" will probably turn up most of the info. (You can read this for how-to.)

One thought: I assume the suppositories you're referring to are laxatives. I've always read your body could become dependent on them. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but perhaps it means your body is requiring more and more of the laxative to continue to perform. I assume you've discussed this with your doctor, but if not, I think you should.

HTH. Good luck and again, welcome.

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