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Having lower back pain, mostly in the morning. hurts to straighten back or bend forward.. bowels are small & soft. feeling slightly bound up.
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IBS: Sounds like IBS, perhaps with constipation-predominant symptoms. Would recommend a hi fiber diet, with a psyllium supplement (like Konsyl or similar) and perhaps a probiotic like Activia yogurt or Schiff Digestive Advantage. Stress management, getting enough sleep and a daily exercise program are also important. If there is no improvement, further testing would be needed.
Answered 7/2/2015
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