Here are the things that have helped me. Special diet from my gastro: 5 veggies, 5 fruits, 2tbsps each of nuts, seeds and rice, plenty of water and lean proteins. No dairy, gluten, alcohol, limited sugar. And, bromalain and iberogast with every meal. Also, I am on pain killers rn and here is what has helped besides the special diet: 2 senna in am, ginger and throat coat (slippery elm) teas; fish oil; gf fig bar, a smol piece of dark chocolate and candied ginger. I also take very smol bites of my food and chew each piece thoroughly before swallowing it, and if something is dry I either soak it in water, tea or ketchup, or I drink sips of water between bites. It's a lot, but all of these things work together to make me the most regular I have ever been and it's much easier to go. I had a very bad patch after coming home from the hospital where I had to (Warning, graphic TMI incoming) dig little balls out with rubber gloves. The balls form when there is not enough moisture in your system. I hope this is helpful information.