What to take for constipation?

DMC2011

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Posted 12/23/2013 2:35 PM (GMT 0)

I had a med procedure done on friday and I seem to be pooping bricks since then! ;-)) What would you take that wont mess up UC to badly? I tried coffee, water and cooked veggies! Thx

ItsAlwaysSomething

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Posted 12/23/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)

I take slippery elm every nite before bed to avoid constipation and resulting hemmie problems.
You could mix it in a little juice to make it more palatable and take during the day (2 hours before/after taking meds).

Also possible...Metamucil or Miralax.
Good luck!

pb4

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Posted 12/23/2013 3:57 PM (GMT 0)

Prune juice has worked like a charm for me.

sherbear46

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Posted 12/23/2013 4:43 PM (GMT 0)

I have used a fiber powder for my daughter when she is having trouble. I used a generic brand from Walmart that has no taste. Mixed it in her apple juice. Start off slowly so you don't blow up your gut with gas. LOL

I myself have never used anything but I would probably do a few prunes or prune juice.

jujub

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Posted 12/23/2013 5:16 PM (GMT 0)

Miralax is a pretty much tasteless product that is safe and usually reliable to get things moving again. Or for a more natural product, try a senna laxative.

DMC2011

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Posted 12/23/2013 5:49 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you!

quincy

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Posted 12/23/2013 7:36 PM (GMT 0)

What rectals are you on at this point (and schedule of them).

increase your food intake, you could up vitamin C or fruit such as oranges. Apples work nicely (you will see how well or not well you chew once in the toilet..lol).

Give it a few days to start working.

q

Bacon Girl

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Posted 12/23/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)

magnesium citrate or fresh apple juice work for me.

healingwellnow

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Posted 1/21/2014 2:26 AM (GMT 0)

Try ghee 3x a day. take it with some jam to mask the taste.
There are teas that can help ease bowel movements as well. Or perhaps a stool softener?

I think the fix is changing what you eat. If you're drinking plenty of water, steamed veggies and have coffee (which is a diuretic) you shouldn't be having this problem. Maybe there isn't enough fiber?

Antiflare

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Posted 1/22/2014 9:47 AM (GMT 0)

Stool softener and plenty water, the pooh will have dried up when it gets stuck inside for a while.

I use Ducolease as soon as a problem arises.

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