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Posted 11/14/2012 7:22 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about 4 months ago and had to have a small segment of my Lower gi track removed. Everything has been going fine up until recently. I have been having trout passing a bowel movement. Sometimes if I strain I get a little to come out but I haven't had a solid bowel movement in around a week now and I was wondering if it may just be constipation or something more serious.

Thanks, Austin
Posted 11/14/2012 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
That can definitely be a sign of something more serious. What is your fiber intake like? How much are you drinking? Have you tried any kind of laxative? If the answer is high fiber (25 g/day), a lot, and yes, then I would call your GI asap. You could have an obstruction or partial obstruction.
Posted 11/14/2012 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
I've used magnesium citrate laxative and it worked. I usual drink around a gallon and a half a day. I eat around 4 apples a day with toast for my fiber but I'm not sure how many grams.
Posted 11/14/2012 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
The amount of fiber in each piece of bread is usually listed on the package (unless you're baking the bread yourself). A medium sized apple with skin on has about 4.5 g of fiber.

People with resected GI tracts can develop strictures due to scarring or adhesions at the surgery site, which can lead to an obstructed bowel. It is definitely worth a call to your doctor.

What are you doing to treat your Crohn's disease now?
Posted 11/14/2012 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
I believe that if it is a blockage that it is only partial as I can enduce a bowel movement with the magnesium citrate laxative. Currently i am taking Sulfasalazine 500mg tablets twice a day. I will be going in for blood work after the 30 day supply is used up.
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