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Posted 4/21/2009 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Colitis for me causes periods of constipation.  I have been taking Milk of Magnesia on Fridays so I can spend the weekend taking care of business but during the week I am feeling bloated and not really producing much other than some pinkish stuff or pale liquids.  I know my low fiber diet and eating goat cheese are contributing factors, but my diet is pretty limited.  What do y'all take to keep regular without eating alot of fiber? 

Any particular product better than another?

Posted 4/21/2009 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a reason why you're eating a low fiber diet? Fiber and plenty of water will help with the constipation. Flax is a good source of half soluble and half insoluble fiber. I've also had good luck with Citrucel capsules. But you must drink plenty of water.
Posted 4/21/2009 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I am on a low fiber, low-residue diet. I have GERD, Gastritis, Colitis and hiatal hernia. I can't handle fruit or vegetables so I eat baby fruit and vegetables with the GIs approval. Other than that I eat chicken, fish, pasta or rice. I have started on sunflower butter too but it gives me heartburn. I do drink water during the day - probably not enough though.
Posted 4/21/2009 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
Have you talked to your doctor about finding a fiber supplement that would work within your dietary limitations? Having SOME healthy fiber is going to be key to solving the constipation problem, I'd think.

Here are some links that you might find helpful:
http://www.renewlife.com/education/natural-solutions-for-constipation-relief.aspx
http://www.jinipatelthompson.com/phpBB3/post4444.html?hilit=constipation#p4444 (scroll down)
Posted 4/21/2009 2:25 PM (GMT 0)

I would recommend a probiotic.  I take Align but there are many here who use other brands, etc.  It has helped keep me "regular" and I have similar conditions that you have - GERD, hiatal hernia and UC.  I can't eat anything raw but do eat well cooked veggies and fruit.

ElaineNY

Posted 4/21/2009 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Nor_TX,

I have the exact same problem as you. I have periods of constipation now that my flare has slowed down and then I will have a horrible day of bm's that irritate the colon to keep it from healing. I take 2 fiber chews (metamucil or citruscel) a day or will have fiber ensures for breakfast. I also eat fiber cereal bars. It seems to help a little. I drink a ton of water, always have, but that doesn't seem to make much of a difference? I still am not regular but, to be honest, I never have been. I've dealt with constipation since I was a child. If you come up with a solution that works for you, please let me know. ;)

Posted 4/21/2009 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Metamucil really helped me.

For a while I was eating a couple of prunes a day (they're not as bad as I had expected!), but I don't really need them now and I also suspect they were making things a bit looser than I like. I walk a fine line between constipation and diarrhea. Can't believe how much it makes my whole day to have a nice firm bm in the morning! LOL.
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