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Posted 11/12/2010 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
What are your remedies? I used to have this issue then it went away and now it's back :/ I started taking lots of fiber supps, stool softeners and increasing hydration. But do you guys get this issue? I miss having to go to an annoying point because it's better than this :/
Posted 11/12/2010 9:08 AM (GMT 0)
Pear juice!! Just the tinned stuff from the supermarket. Works a treat!

(sorry to butt in... from the Rheumatoid Arthritis forum!)

Mel
Posted 11/12/2010 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
I suffer with constipation instead of d. I use stool softners nightly and they keep me able to go everyday. If I miss one day, I am in a world of hurt the next. So everynight I am good girl and take my stool softners. Some have success using Miralax daily. Good luck!
Posted 11/12/2010 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

Nanners said...
I suffer with constipation instead of d. I use stool softners nightly and they keep me able to go everyday. If I miss one day, I am in a world of hurt the next. So everynight I am good girl and take my stool softners. Some have success using Miralax daily. Good luck!


Yeah I tried using a stool softener last night with increased fiber as well as hydration the next morning and it worked well! That and I think the prednisone is taking the inflammation down but I still have rediculous pain.
Posted 11/12/2010 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Lactulose (over the counter) worked for me - it is a stool softener also. My doc said it was safe even with narrowing and I started with 2-3 tblspns per day. Gave me some gas and bloating though!
Posted 11/13/2010 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
Milk of magnesia is my survival tool. Safe for multiple uses per week and acts overnight (I take it before bed). Kick start it in the AM with a cup of coffee.
Posted 11/13/2010 11:05 AM (GMT 0)

janicea said...
Milk of magnesia is my survival tool. Safe for multiple uses per week and acts overnight (I take it before bed). Kick start it in the AM with a cup of coffee.


It works but it's very rough on me :/ the miralax seams smoother.
Posted 11/13/2010 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Miralax works best for me with no cramps, gas or bloating. It's a flavorless powder that you mix with water or your favorite drink.
Posted 11/13/2010 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
I like the stool softners as they are not laxatives with the risk of cramping etc. And the stool softners can be used nightly without any side effects. Hugs!
Posted 11/15/2010 10:41 AM (GMT 0)
If I'm constipated I too use a stool softener. It seems to be the kindest on my stomach.

constipationXY, if I ate any of the food items you suggested I would be in a world of pain before suffering horrible diarrhea. Most people with Crohn's can't eat high fibre foods.
Posted 11/15/2010 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
apple juice (alot of it)
Posted 11/15/2010 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Constipation can be due to bacterial imbalance: try yogurt - one or two servings every day. 
Posted 11/15/2010 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
For those miralax users.... is it safe to use one dose daily? What is the differnece or using Miralax or stool softerners? Don't they work the same way?
also has anyone gotten bloated from it? also, does it make you go "all" day?
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