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Posted 11/2/2016 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
I have been in remission for about six weeks. Now I'm trying to figure out what's next. I seem to have constant constipation until I take 1/2 dose of laxative about every other day. I didn't once for three days a week ago and woke up with almost unbearable ab pain after a laxative dose to move things along. After that I had diarrhea for 18 hours until I took imodium.

I could really use some tips in getting this under control. I take metamucil daily and added a stool softener. I eat well and try to avoid too much fiber but since I also have diverticuli and a previous resection from diverticulitis, I really can't eliminate it and have those issues either.

Is it safe to take laxatives? See my GI fairly soon too. Thanks
Posted 11/2/2016 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
You have constipation because you still have limited rectal inflammation....
Are you on rectal meds?

No...nor safe to use laxatives.

You can use fibre supplements, increase fluids, use stool softeners.....but none of those will deal with the inflammation.

Most peoplee miss that constipation for UCers is a symptom of inflammation because it's an opposite of diarrhea symptoms.

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Posted 11/3/2016 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I have Canasa but I've felt find. Guess I'll try going back on it and see if it helps. Thank you
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