HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

New! With a question!

Support Forums
>
Crohn's Disease
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 7/13/2013 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone, my names Kate and I've been diagnosed with Crohn's disease for about 5 years. After my first pregnancy 3 years ago my crohn's went into remission! Now pregnant with my 2nd it has returned. I have been suffering from constipation for 1-2 week periods, cramps and diarrhea that resolves the constipation only for the constipation to return. Normally I would visit my GI but my husband and I just moved to a new state and do not have one. I have mentioned my concerns with my new OB who said she would have her office call with a referral and time to meet my new GI but she didn't feel it something that required immediate assistance...however after today I am dying! My cramps were bad enough that I wanted to take my Vicodin (obviously I didn't due to the pregnancy) is there anything any of you can recommend while I wait for my GI referral that I can ask my OB for in the meantime that would be safe during pregnancy? Or has anyone been in a similar situation? Feedback would be very helpful!
Posted 7/13/2013 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Are you doing anything to help with the constipation? Taking fiber/eating fiber? Are you on any meds?
Posted 7/13/2013 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, eating lots of fiber, and taking colace twice a day, my prenatal, zofran 1-2x a day and miralax I wasn't sure if there was anything else I could take that was safe during the pregnancy.
Posted 7/13/2013 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
If you have gas, you can take Gas-X when pregnant. I was having horrible gas cramps, and the gas would not budge. It helped a lot.
Posted 7/14/2013 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I just read that Zofran can cause loose stools and constipation. Is there any way you can discontinue it?
Posted 7/14/2013 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, Zofran is notorious for causing constipation. If you are past your morning sickness, I'd suggest getting off Zofran.

I also think you should prioritize getting into a GI so you can get your Crohn's treated effectively. Most of the meds for Crohn's are safe during pregnancy.
Posted 7/14/2013 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
To loose stools you would lo need to eat fat. Olive oil is a good go. Mineral oil serves too.

There are some stool softners that are not absorbed, using osmosis process (muvinlax in my country).

Good luck.
Posted 7/14/2013 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, I am still suffering from some morning sickness but I will try not taking it--I'd rather vomit and be somewhat normal feeling than the opposite. I'll try calling my Ob's office tomorrow to see if we can expedite this! I did not know that gas-x was safe so that could be an option if I don't get into a GI soon. Thanks everyone!
Posted 7/14/2013 7:33 PM (GMT 0)

Djin said...
To loose stools you would lo need to eat fat. Olive oil is a good go. Mineral oil serves too.

There are some stool softners that are not absorbed, using osmosis process (muvinlax in my country).

Good luck.

Thanks I will try adding more olive oil in my diet
Posted 7/14/2013 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
You may want to ask the members here for a recommendation for a GI doctor in your new area. I did that when I moved to a new state, and I got three excellent recommendations, researched them, and picked one--who turned out to be a great, great doctor. If you can get a good recommendation here, you may be able to get an appointment quickly.
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply