Constipation and inflammation

Haven't had bms for almost 5 days and even the ones I had two or three days prior to this constipation would set the pain in my TI off. Diarrhea has always been one of the main features of my Crohn's. I can hardly pass gases out and if I do that would aggravate pain in my LRQ.

Def, I'm distended but have to wait till next Wednesday, which is more than a week, as my GI told me. I keep taking the antispasmodic and the painkiller but I can't see any improvement. It's true that things are not deteriorating but they are not getting any better. I'm forced to stay in bed as the slightest effort triggers pain and I went yesterday to work, couldn't continue and had to take a sick leave. Till when should I wait?

Would this constipation get resolved when inflammation clears (waiting for Remicade to kick in) or isn't this a plausible theory?

Minnie,

I agree.

I used alittle Milk of Magnesia. I took (and still take as neended) 7.5 - 10 ml twice a day. It works slower and I have less cramping. Usually it is morning and evening and it usually takes 3 doses. I have taken 10 ml 3 times in one day when I needed quicker relief.

You have been on Remicade for awhile. Do you usually get inflammation prior to or right at infusion time? I didn't think you had missed your infusion by more than a week? My Remicade usually starts working right away...and things that have been bothering me feel different... I might get cramping or a little hot feeling or tingling...have you had any symptom relief? Of anything?

Clo

Post Edited (clo2014) : 3/7/2017 8:25:00 PM (GMT-7)

Remicade caused me to have pretty horrible constipation. I found that magnesium citrate worked much better than Miralax for me. I think the version I've used is this: /www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitality-Supplement-Raspberry-Lemon/dp/B000OQ2DJQ/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1488982933&sr=8-3&keywords=magnesium%2Bpowder%2Bsupplement&th=1

If you use something like that, start somewhat slow so you don't flip to the other end of the spectrum, but you should definitely start trying to get things moving ASAP. Constipation can get so painful.

Dear all, you are all right. I have to ask my GI for a laxative. I used to take senna but I don't think it will be a good idea now. Have to check w my GI.