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Posted 4/30/2009 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone take anything like Metamucil to "keep things moving"?  I find that I've gone from going many times a day to only going a couple of times a week which cause alot of discomfort. 

I've tried probiotics... didn't do the job.

 

Posted 4/30/2009 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
A fiber supplement - taken with plenty of water - can be very helpful. Several members here have talked about the benefits. I've had great luck with FiberSmart which provides a balance of soluble and insoluble fiber.

http://www.renewlife.com/products/fibersmart.aspx

You should also be drinking plenty of water throughout the day and eating a healthy diet that's naturally high in fiber, provided you're not in a bad flare.

Posted 4/30/2009 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
My GI suggested Benefiber powder.
Posted 4/30/2009 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I take Metamucil and it helps a lot.
Posted 4/30/2009 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
My GI told me 5 yrs ago to take a fibre supplement daily and indefinitely which I have and will continue because it helps with many things (for me) fibre is known to aid with D or C so it helps keep you regular, it has given me nice formed stools, cut back on some daily frequency and mucus, stopped all my bloating and has relieved me of excess gas (I fart less in a day then my hubby whom doesn't even have GI issues). Fibre helps sweep the bowels clean of bacteria too, it's basically essential.

In the beginning fibre supplements can bring on excess gas and bloating but this is totally normal (happens to healthy people as well) it's just your system adjusting to it so stick with it and it will pass.

But do keep taking probiotics, those have other benefits like keeping your gut flora balanced cuz IBDers tend to have bacterial overgrowth which tends to exacerbate IBD symptoms.

:)
Posted 4/30/2009 6:55 PM (GMT 0)

pb4 said...
I fart less in a day then my hubby whom doesn't even have GI issues.

How do you keep track? turn

Posted 4/30/2009 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
LOL That's easy princesa...we count them ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Actually the only time I have farts in the day is when I'm going to poop and those are my warning farts (and I don't necessarily always fart during or before every BM either so that's nice), usually at bedtime I have to let a couple rip and before the fibre supplements kicked in I was ripping constantly all day and all night, so embarassing to leave the house like that, not an issue anymore thank goodness.

:)
Posted 5/1/2009 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Too funny-- pb4 & Princesa!!!!!! Have you tried steamed veggies, Nor_TX? (Such as yams, broccoli, cauliflower-- they have a lot of fiber & you can figure out how moist/soft to steam them for maximum benefit.) / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 5/1/2009 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
No, I can't eat broccoli or cauliflower... way too much gas.  I also have gastritis, hernia, GERD and now I have been told I have a growth in my small bowel.  I have taken Milk of Magnesia a few times and it works quite well.

Posted 5/6/2009 1:34 PM (GMT 0)
Now my doctor has told me to buy something called Miralax. I have read that it produces bloating and gas which in my opinion sort of defeats the purpose. Anyone had success with this?
Posted 5/6/2009 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
You may think that I am Crazy but if I need to get things moving then I drink Diet Mountain Dew and about 30 minutes later I'm going to the bathroom. It works a lot better for me than even coffee.

--Keith
Posted 5/6/2009 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
I usually take a stool softener. You have to drink a good amount of water for it to work. It works by adding water back into the ..... It usually does the trick within a day or two.
Posted 5/6/2009 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
Get out and WALK!! Exercise increases motility and it's good for your UC too!

Sue
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