I know it's probably a really basic question but I hope you don't mind me asking anyway - I'm being careful what I eat because I have inflammation/stricture and don't want another stay in hospital for obstruction before I start my course of treatment (poss Remicade but doing some more tests). My system though feels a bit sluggish - BMs are happening, formed not hard, no pain but struggling to totally empty and I feel a bit 'full' (sorry can't explain better)
Anyway I tried to find a previous post that explains the difference between laxatives, stool softeners, fibre supplements etc and which to take when. I have always been mostly C and the first cigarette of the day used to help before I quit!! I wouldn't be too bothered now except the doc says that until inflammation goes down I may well get another blockage. Also having sbft on thursday and the letter says I will be constipated because of the barium for a few days so I might need to take a laxative.
I just want to keep things moving as best I can. Any explanations welcome 