I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I too have had your same feelings many times. I know it seems like this problem controls your life and in many ways it does. I'm not surprised your doctors have missed this. In my experience, taking fiber and other 'constipation remidies' can make the problem worse, especially the stomach noises. There's nothing worse than having cramps from taking too many laxitives and STILL not being able to go. The best natural constipation remedy for me is water and lots of it.
I can tell you from personal experience, recent though it may be, that telling someone you can trust about this problem does help. And be sure to show them this site. This problem is so hard to explain. 'Normal' people just don't get it, but if you can trust a friend, just the very act of telling someone may make you feel better. It won't 'cure' you, but it will help you feel less alone. As far as getting help, this site has some good suggestions. I'm making an appointment with a psychologist to see if hypnosis or something like that can help. There's a book too, called Dying of Embarassment that helped me. Please let us know how you're doing. I wish you the best.
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