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Posted 11/7/2011 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Better then a flare any day but seem to get constipation and it's a nightmare, easily don't go for 4-5 days and it's like tryna sh1t out a brick. I take lactulose (laxative) and it does soften it and I can go but it makes me fart constant and it absolutely stinks so bad.

Diet is pretty low in fiber to be fair, however still eating vegetables. Any tips to get it down without causing any issue to the stomach itself?
Posted 11/7/2011 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I prob wouldn't worry as much it's just the fact im getting bloated, well "water retention" puffy face etc because of it and look awful swolen looking.
Posted 11/7/2011 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I prob wouldn't worry as much it's just the fact im getting bloated, well "water retention" puffy face etc because of it and look awful swolen looking.
Posted 11/7/2011 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Whenever I get the D under control with a combination of Rowasa and oral meds, I get occasional 2-4 day constipation. may still have some blood/mucus that I think comes from below the clog. Thing is, I don't think this is hard stool, or fiber-poor stool (although fiber does improve the stool a bit) - but rather I think it is constriction due to inflammation. When the D is bad, it just pushes through the constriction. When the colon dries up a bit and the stool forms a bit, then there is the inflamed area all constricted and ready to cause constipation.

I am trying to eat lots of anti-inflammatory foods like spinach and turmeric/ginger. So I have not really experimented much with laxatives.
Posted 11/8/2011 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
I would suggest the rectal meds to deal with the inflammation. Foods that can help soften the stool and make it easier through an inflamed rectum is helpful...

I used docusate sodium when that happened during the first few years (it's part of healing process).

As well, I ate for comfort but to increase bms. Lactose can cause wicked gas as can certain veggies.
Maybe consider some fibre supplements with your meals...start in low dosage. I use the capsules, so one capsule per meal is a good start.

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