No poops after prednisone...? All has come to a hault.

I was trying to think of something clever to title this question, but this is all I could come up with.

SO..after many weeks of diarrhea and blood (getting off Lialda and getting back on Pentasa), I have been on Prednisone since last Friday. Sunday was my first day in sooo many months that I could remember of not having cramps or urgency or blood. I feel "normal". (or as normal as you can on pred.).
But now I have not pooped SINCE Sunday!! I shouldnt be complaining, but I've forgotten just how things can slow down while on Prednisone.

Any one have any tips to get things moving slowly again? I am a vegetarian and do eat quite a bit of veggies and fruit, even in mild flares, but wondering if I should introduce some Miralax or just some Metemucil tablets or such?

Thanks to any advise.
OBG

Miralax can't hurt you, used in moderation, of course. I wish my GI had mentioned Miralax a lot sooner, it's been a real help when things back up. I found it much more gentle than any other laxative, slow acting. It's available as a generic now too Walmart has it next to the Miralax).

I've used Miralax for years and really think it is one of the most helpful products out there for us with these issues. I think I'll just use a bit of that every couple days. Thanks!

Yep. Agreed with the water. PLUS, it helps with the puffy face...or not the puffy face.

Thank you so much for posting this. I started pred. last Wed. and didn't go for several days, then went a lot then didn't go for a few more days. It was starting to hurt, though. I ate some prunes and last night all was well. I haven't had this problem in many years so I was freaking out a little bit thinking I had some blockage (especially because it was a bit painful). Last time I was on pred. I didn't stop bleeding for a month after I started so I was very shocked it kicked in SO fast.

Anyway, I would try the prunes or prune juice.

Sitting here enjoying a nice cold glass of Cranberry/Miralax cocktail as I type. (Just wishing there was a little something more in it. ha ha. :)

I've been trying to up the fiber too. Veggies, even a handful of Triscuits to help.
I dont want to push things too hard. It's been so long since I've felt like this...I will just put up with the bloating if needed. Gotta keep smilin'.