Advice on Getting Things Moving

I need some natural low-impact solution to moving my digestion along a bit. I'm currently technically in a flare, on pred and 6MP and Asacol, but my only symptom is abdominal soreness and a bit of distention and occasional pain. My BM's are normal and daily - problem is I don't think I'm "outputting" quite the volume of what I'm "inputting" - as a result the symptoms intensify as things back up until I do liquids for a few days and everything catches up, then I'm back at the beginning of the cycle with minimal symptoms.

I keep wondering about stricture/obstruction but it doesn't seem to fit - I have bowel sounds, BM's aren't pencil thin, I don't seem to have nausea unless I don't drink enough water that day, and the pain is no where near what I'm reading people experience.

I was wondering if there are some natural things I can eat that can speed things up a bit. I don't seem to have any issues with eating anything, that is, nothing I eat seems to cause any more pain than anything else.

Thanks, Darren

Post Edited (Idolwild) : 10/7/2007 5:50:48 AM (GMT-6)

i find camomile tea helps when flaring badly

You mentioned not drinking enough water at times.....I can tell a difference if for 1 day, I don't the water that I should.  You need to make sure that you drink lots of water every day.

I hate drinking water and often forget about it until I start feeling unwell 2 days later. I've resorted to having ice cubes in a large glass around all the time. Instead of reaching for munchies I such on ice cubes. If I leave the glass near me I remember to take a few ice cubes. It keeps me well hydrated and boy do I notice a big difference if I go one day without my ice cubes.
I used to find that a walk around the block would help moves things along when I wasn't flaring. Forget walking if I was. I now have to use crutches and/or a scooter so I don't get the exercise I need. '
Just a few suggestions....I hope you find a suitable solution for you soon. Good luck
Mary