Sorry to hear of your bowel issues. I can definitely relate! I am usually soooo constipated that I have gone to the er for it a time or two! Talk about embarrassing! To go to the md to find out your a simply constipated???!!!! I have tried just about everything. I went about 3 weeks ago for a colonics and was really nervous about having it done. It worked out. (no put intended) I was really comfortable with the person who did it and didn't experience any pain whatsoever. I was just more uncomfortable with the IDEA of having something in my rear end. Anyway, I was able to pick up the powered psyllim and the Great Plains Bentonite from the little store I went to and I think it is really making a difference. Good luck to you and I will continue to keep you all posted!