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Posted 6/27/2015 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
HI i have constipation, due to using percocet for my kidney stone and i cant poop. Anything out there over the counter thats safe for s UC'ers? ex lax? or something else? I tried prune juice, but nothing yet. thanks
Posted 6/27/2015 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Do you drink tones of water ? Try eating the prunes in its juice along with the juice.
Posted 6/27/2015 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
Miralax. If it's safe enough to take a ton of it for a bowel prep, taking a normal dose for constipation is no problem. Virtually tasteless, very reliable for me.
Posted 6/27/2015 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
If you need something fast acting then Judy's suggestion is a good one, prunes (as much as I relied on them for my constipation) are slower to work compared to Miralax or even Magnesium.
Posted 6/27/2015 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Steamed sweet potato (a bit overcooked-- so extra-moist) or butternut squash, also yogurt (if you can tolerate dairy), organic baby greens in moderation. / Old Hat (34 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 6/27/2015 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
Coffee!!! I love the stuff for pooping!!

If im really backed up, i take magnesium citrate.
Posted 6/27/2015 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Stay hydrated with water, green smoothies with baby spinach, and sweet potatoes.
Posted 6/27/2015 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
thanks, i got it out, prune jucice and coffee
Posted 6/27/2015 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
YAY!!!! I also deal with constipation due to my IBS so I definitely feel for you, so glad the prune juice and coffee help but if it ever gets really really bad the OTC stuff is a great alternative and tends to work much faster. Personally I find constipation much worse than D cuz at least with D you can get relief of emptying out, constipation is so much more painful for me compared to diarrhea (my IBS is alternating but it's more often constipation than D) so glad you got unplugged lol!! You can drink a bit of prune juice daily if you're prone to constipation so that hopefully you don't get as backed up again.
Posted 6/27/2015 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Have you ever tried psyllium? It helps me a lot to keep things moving, help keep everything formed when symptoms are more active, and also acts as a growth medium for healthy flora.
Posted 6/28/2015 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Coffee works as long as you don't regularly drink a lot. Drinking a lot of coffee can also cause constipation.

I know I kept of saying that water water helps preventing constipation. The down side you end-end going to pee so often. :(
Posted 6/28/2015 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Very Very true Chantrelle, I've increased my water intake for my constipation and OMG I still run to the can all day and night before bed...never thought the day would come that I'd be peeing more than I'd be pooping hahahaha!
Posted 6/28/2015 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
I take miralax
Posted 6/28/2015 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Be careful because taking Percocet is not usually recommended for UC as it can cause megacolon the only strong pain medicine that is UC friendly is tramadol however it is not as strong as Percocet
Make sure to keep drinking which it seems like you are
Chanimile helps settle your tummy when constipated
Popcorn can help move things along but it might bother you colon
I can't eat it anymore
Fiber one cookies or cereal for on the go
inalso like dried apricots and dried pears
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