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Posted 11/4/2010 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
I am coming out of a flare and feel constipated.  I am pooping, but not much.  I was wondering if a stool softner might help?  Any suggestions?
Posted 11/4/2010 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
a stool softener might help, or some fiber supplement. drinking LOTS of water and exercising regularly should loosen things up too.
Posted 11/4/2010 5:38 AM (GMT 0)
Lots of water and some psyllium husk mixed with water and some fruit juice. Makes me go all the time and it's cheaper than metamucil. Water alone doesn't help me.
Posted 11/6/2010 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I have recently moved and changed jobs. I have been sitting at a computer for 8-10 hours a day...maybe I can get out and do wome walking this weekend! I am sure the stress form the move an djob change has me all messed up! Ugh! But. I can feel myself calming down. Maybe things will get better now.
Posted 11/6/2010 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
..you need rectal meds and I'd consider that your flare improving...still rectal inflammation.

I would also suggest the stool softeners, but you could add fibre supplements and maybe a change in food intake with maybe apples (no skin), fruits, veggies, salads..etc.

Are you taking probiotics?

Are you totally off the pred?


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Posted 11/7/2010 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Having the feeling of haing to go but nothing coming out doesn't necessarily mean constipation with UC. It could be tenesmus which is common when you have inflammation in the rectum. It's just the feeling of not having emptied your bowels even though there is no poop in there.
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