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Posted 11/15/2011 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
ok, so while i was constipated and trying to make the laxitive work, i was willing to do just about anything (including yoga for the stomach and massages). well, i always thought you wanted to start with the ascending colon and end at the descending colon, but apparently that doesn't work... so i did it the way someone suggested and went backwards (from descending to ascending) and then rubbing in the other direction and needless to say, i've had D every morning at the same time (between 10-11) since Thursday. so idk if it's just a coincidence or i finally got the blockage out or if the massaging actually works, but has anyone else tried this??? also, my new goal is for the D to stop for friday b/c i'm going into the city to see the Rockettes!!!!

other question, DOES ANYONE ACTUALLY GO TO WORK OR SCHOOL ON LAXATIVES?? my mom got all mad b/c i missed 2 days of classes b/c she kept saying i needed to prepare for work and wouldn't listen when i told her that i was still in triple padding to prevent an accident and was racing to the bathroom and that no one would put themselves through that... her response was "welcome to your life" which i thought was rather rude!
Posted 11/15/2011 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
To me...the diarrhea says your flare is increasing upward, so I once again suggest rectal meds.

You're not "really" willing to do just about anything, right?

q
Posted 11/15/2011 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
ok, i get it. you like rectal meds. but once again, i didn't ask about them in this thread! if you want to answer my actual questions, please do... otherwise, stop badgering me about rectal meds. i've heard you. i will be talking to my GI when i go see him. if you keep attacking me about it, the only thing that will happen is that i will lose the one place i actually feel like i can go to, to talk about all this stuff! reread the first post. i did not ask if i was in a flare or if i should be on rectals. i asked about massaging and whether people go to school or work on laxatives. THOSE WERE MY QUESTIONS!
Posted 11/15/2011 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
I would be afraid of massaging! lol My gut hurts (mildly) most of the time as it is, I couldn't imagine massaging it let alone that it might "loosen" things up.

I was reading your med list in your profile and most of those things I don't even know what they are, so help me out here - are you on a fiber supplement? Sorry if you mentioned it in the past - it's hard to keep track of who is who and what is what since we are so busy on the Uc forum.

I normally don't take laxative but maybe once or twice a year if I get backed up. But normally I don't go anywhere when I do, just to be on the safe side. One time I tried juicing apples to help me go after not going for 4 days. I had to drop my daughter off at a school function and I could NOT get home fast enough! I know the gentle laxatives such as Dulcolax or Miralax gives you a few hours to overnight to work with.
Posted 11/15/2011 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
The massages did not cause your diarrrhea. I use massage sometimes, but only in the clockwise direction. Going in reverse would simply not make sense to me.

You should stop taking the laxative if you're having diarrhea.

You should attempt to go to classes and/or your job. I'm sorry your mom was rude to you, but you're an adult and I'm sure she's frustrated to see you staying at home when you have obligations to meet. We all have days when we are feeling too sick to go to work, or we're afraid of accidents, but that should be a rare occasion and not the rule. If you are unable to go to class or get to work then you need to talk to your DR about getting better control over your disease.

And I agree with Red. That's a lot of drugs on your list. Too many, in fact, for any DR to get a handle on what's causing what in your digestive tract. The first place I would start is to simplify your meds.
Posted 11/15/2011 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Massaging gently wouldn't cause any harm and may increase blood flow in your colon but for long term relief from C you will have to come at it in every direction. At times my C won't respond to anything and that is because my colon is inflamed. Glad you will be asking for retention mesalamine enemas because those are my #1 choice to keep C away.

Your list of gut-slowing meds definitely add to your C so you'll have to be extra vigilant and keep anything that adds to your slowdown out of your diet. Carbohydrates especially gluten-types are harder to digest, also some types of insoluble fiber are very hard for a wounded gut. For example: nuts, corn, wheat= hard to digest. Carrots, green beans, apples=easier to digest.

Taking a spoonful of olive oil daily helps C or any good oil you like. Drinking lots of water is very helpful. Walking and light exercise is very helpful. Juicing can be good too because most fiber is removed. Later when C is under control you can add more fiber back in.

It's a tightrope between C and D, hard to tell which is worse sometimes. Good luck.
Posted 11/15/2011 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
i haven't taken a laxative since last wednesday. didn't go at all yet today, so i'm thinking the worst is over. i am not on fiber anymore because it was actually constipating me. out of curiosity, which meds are gut slowing??
Posted 11/16/2011 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
which meds are gut slowing??

these can cause constipation: librax, zoloft, trazadone, seroquil, nadolol. There may be others in your list.

I don't take any of those things and still have to be ever watchful of C. ClaritinD caused C years ago before I was diagnosed but needed the Claritin so put up with the C.
Posted 11/16/2011 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
It's the D in the ClaritinD that's the culprit there. Decongestants are notorious dehydrators. Anything that sucks water out of your body is going to make your bowels slow down.
Posted 11/16/2011 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
rpg, i massage my belly every morning when i wake up. i do it clockwise though so i move naturally with my colon. i'm glad it worked for you.
Posted 11/16/2011 6:31 AM (GMT 0)

bananagirl said...
rpg, i massage my belly every morning when i wake up. i do it clockwise though so i move naturally with my colon. i'm glad it worked for you.

what i read was that you should go counter clockwise massaging in small sections then rub clockwise, that way you break up any tight stools then push them through. this is just what i read though. did someone show you how to do it a different way? i'd be interested to know.
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