constipation...advice needed

Hi I have just been diagnosed with Chron's disease...I am currently constipated anyone know if its okay for me to bye over the counter products...I had enema on Wednesday while in hospital, but as I hadn't eaten properly for weeks there seemed to be nothing there (also had 2 enemas on monday for the colonoscopy)...is it too soon to start takeing meds for BM? and if so any recommendations as I am new to all this.

cheers

Mrs M

I'm a crohnie that has had both C and D issues in my 18yrs so far of having this disease, my newest GI suggested I use a fibre supplement daily and indefinitely to aid with either of the C or D issues and I must say it's been 5 yrs of using it daily now and it has definitely helped not just with the D/C issues but it's also cut back my frequency some, got rid of my bloating and cut my gas issues down to minimal, I probably fart less then some healthy people out there now.

:)

Thanks for your replies, I had 2 spoons of prunes this morning and little sip of juice and that seemed to do the trick....Trying to get hold of my GI now.

Mary

Drinking lots of water helps, too... :)