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Posted 4/18/2011 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
Since Friday I have been constipated.  Fianlly had a very uncomfortable bm Sunday night.

Any suggestions on what to take or should I just add fruits and Vegs to my diet.  I've had D for 2 years--not sure what to do about C

Thanks again for all your help

Posted 4/18/2011 12:37 PM (GMT 0)
I get constipated often due to nerve damage in spine (MS related) so I have a fairly high fibre diet which includes phsyllium husk and lots of fruit and veg. pain killers are bad news for me. Its an ongoing battle with bladder and bowel. I have just been dx with chronic cystitis as well, my bladder doesnt empty properly due to the nerve damage so catheters are now a household word in our house, not much fun but have to do it! Its amazing what you can get used to!
Posted 4/18/2011 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Forgot to add I am sure the C is due to prednisone
Posted 4/18/2011 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
I suffer with more constipation than d. I use stool softners nightly in order to keep things softer and easier to pass. Another thing I found that works is Senekot. It is a natural laxative and works well for "me" with out causing the cramping etc some others can. Good luck!
Posted 4/18/2011 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Nanners. I'll check into stool softeners today. Hope you are feeling bette today.t
Posted 4/18/2011 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Went to the pharmacy today and bought miralax. It was recommended by the pharmacist and by someone's doctor on this board. I did call my GI but his office has not yet gotten back to me.
Miralax came in travel packets which I thought would be convenient for our trip starting Wednesday.
Posted 12/26/2011 10:27 AM (GMT 0)
HI there: I find that the Prednsone really constipates me and causes pain. Discovered that one packet of VSL3 in the morning works wonders to loosen things up and let me have a relatively normal day. Works in about 1-2 hours.
Posted 12/26/2011 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Nanners about Senokot. After my surgery in October, I had severe constipation from the narcotics and after trying stool softeners and other things, someone recommended Senokot and it worked well.
Take care!
Posted 12/26/2011 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Check with your doc about the Senokot. I was just in the hosp with a partial obstruction. I'm on 35 mg Pred and constipated too. I used to take Senokot and it is very helpful, but my doc wants me to stop it because he thinks it will aggravate the inflammation. I am using Miralax. It works but not as well, but it is considered less irritating and safer when Crohn's is flaring.
Posted 12/27/2011 6:35 AM (GMT 0)
I also have problems with C and find that Milk of Magnesia is very helpful and very mild.  I also use Miralax and Dulcolax other times.

I switch around because I'm afraid that if I use the same one all the time, it won't work as well.  So far so good with the results.

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