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Posted 11/11/2013 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, this is my first time here I believe. I've mostly been on the IBD threads. But since I've been on LDN I've had bad episodes of IBS. Days (11 days max) of not going, then going normally the first few days, then have irregularity (diarrhea, loose stools).
I didn't get a lot of responses on the IBD threads, but I recently had an irregular BM yesterday after a 5-day toilet free stint, and wish to get some help. Started out with cramps, then it was pure liquid at the beginning, then it was normally formed and solid, with some liquid at the end. Now I've had a crampy BM starting out somewhat formed and now all mushy.
A family member recently found out she has a lung illness, I have (unrelated) eye surgery on the 26th, in two weeks, a bit stressed and have snacked on a few candies (but not a lot).
Never had liquid before a bm before, but I have had irregular bm's, like this, with constipation 'resetting' everything back together a few days later.

I thought I can differentiate IBD and IBS three years in this roller coaster. But no, I can't lol. Is this IBS or does this sound more like UC? Because right now I can deal with the former, not the latter. shakehead

Fiber is iffy with me. Psyllium husk makes me too hard, Psyllium seed makes me too soft. Benefiber doesn't really help with regularity, nor can I find it on the shelves anymore. I'm on the Paleo diet for LDN and my UC. I eat chicken, potatoes, cucumbers, grapes bananas, natural peanut butter. Not a lot in fiber.
Can I take Chia seed oil, given that seeds may bother me? Has anyone heard of good results regarding Chia seed oil? Or another form of fiber that may help?

I'm working on my stress. But I don't know what else I can do. I'm seeing my GI tomorrow, but he isn't interested in scoping me to see what is happening, because he wants nothing to do with me being on LDN. See my Catch-22?

Any help is appreciate. Thank you for your time.
Posted 11/11/2013 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
My mother has UC and must take a fiber supplement or her stools get really loose. She uses Konsyl with the active ingredient being Psyllium Hydrophilic Mucilloid. I would experiment with various types and see if one helps. If Benefiber works it should be available ay WalMart.
Posted 11/13/2013 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
Will Benefiber bulk up like psyllium? Like I said above, psyllium may not work for me, or at least may take me to one extreme to the next.

What about Flax seed oil? Can that help me with keeping me regular and also bulk me up when I have d?
Posted 11/14/2013 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
In the past year as my UC got better I've been able to tell what IBS looks/feels like. Before all the symptoms are mixed together. For me diet mod. helped enormously, removing a layer of confusion and symptoms.

You are the only person who can determine what has changed that is possibly causing new and different symptoms. I would never ask to be scoped for the symptoms you're describing.

What you've written makes it sound like the LDN is the connection to new/bad symptoms.
So many supplements made me worse so I've been there/done that. I tried LDN but didn't see any UC benefit and got some vivid dreams. Can't remember loose stools but there must've been something that made me quit (sorry can't find my notes on it.)

I wouldn't call it IBS or IBD. It's intolerance to something. LDN? or are you eating new foods or more of something? My colon is still finding foods to object to but since more foods are now tolerated that's OK.
I don't eat a whole lot of fiber either and that's good for my colon.

Are you afraid to think LDN is the problem?
Listen to your gut, it is speaking to you.
Posted 11/14/2013 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
In October, around Thanksgiving, I ate a lot of wheat but I stopped about a week later. I was starting to get back to normal until I started back snacking on bad foods, some candy because I've been stressed due to surgery. I stopped eating those wheat products around the 3rd. My constipation started that day and lasted until 8th. Then the loose stools came on the 9th. I've had two days this week of not going, however, my stools have not gone back to normal. No urgency, or mucus or blood. Just mushy, some formed pieces, cramping before and during but none after.

Would this is an intolerance to wheat, or an interaction between LDN and wheat?

I don't see why LDN would be the issue, except the interaction. It's been keeping me from having a UC flare (that, thankfully, I can pick up on early on). Only on 3mg, but I can always up the dose.

I've tried psyllium tonight, not much issues with that right now. Just about half a teaspoon. I'll increase slowly to see if it works.
Posted 11/14/2013 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Wheat caused multiple problems for me including constipation. It caused increased inflammation which also caused bleeding. I doubt that LDN is interacting with wheat, more like the wheat is a major problem.

It took me a looong time to see that wheat/gluten was a problem because constipation seemed like a "good" thing when I was running to the toilet constantly. I'm not celiac (tested negative) but my gut can't handle wheat along with many other foods including fruit, fish and more.

So keep wheat/gluten out of your diet permanently (read ingredients on everything) and then your gut will tell you if there's anything else it objects to. Most of us with UC have multiple intolerances until our guts heal. I'm so happy to be better and able to eat ice cream again and hope your gut will get there too (whatever your fave food is).
Posted 11/14/2013 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
That's what I figured. But I didn't expect it to last this long. I hope that it settles down soon. But again, I'm still new to all of this.
I thought the same like you when it comes to constipation. Much better than making a semi-permanent residence in the bathroom.

Thank you for the advice, Ima. Much appreciated.
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