Hi Kimmy,
I'm sorry to hear you are suffering, I to suffer from chronic constipation and have done for the past 2 years. It's miserable.
I was on laxido, then that stopped working even when the dosage was increased. I was then put on a high dose of senna and that stopped working too. I then had to take suppositories for over a year with mixed success. The problem with laxatives is your body becomes dependent on them. I got fed up with the doctors not helping me and increasing the medication which at the higher dosage made me really ill.
I have hemorrhoids and a prolapse due to straining and I am convinced it wasn't helped by the laxatives. I now am struggling to function on my own so I sought help from an alternative source.
Now at the moment I have only come across a few things that worked, all be it in the short term but they may help give you some relief.
Linseeds/fflaxseed- add to soup porridge salad anything, these will help but you must drink water with them. If you put a tablespoon in water over night and drink in the morning this should also help
Go and get a colonic- trust me they aren't as bad as they sound and it kick started my system for 6 weeks :-) if you have these regularly they are mean to tone the bowel in the long term
Cook with oregano, thyme, ginger, drink fennel, peppermint and ginger tea to help with the bloating, gas and discomfort.
Eat sweet potatoes- they are a good source of fiber
Cut out gluten or cut dowdown-helps with the bloat and is easier to digest
try and get to see a naturopath or herbalist or both to get an alternative opinion as I have found them more sympathetic and helpful than doctors who only prescribe laxatives.
Try psyllium husks- a natural laxative
I know there is a lot to think about there but I have tried a lot these past 2 years and hopefully through my trial and error someone else can find relief!
Happy to answer any questions or offer support if needed :-) I hope you feel better soon xx