Constipated since scope. Any tips?

pink1

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Posted 8/6/2012 11:42 AM (GMT 0)

I had a colonoscopy on Thursday and I haven't pooped since. Well I've had some blood and mucus but no real stool. I was really cleaned out so I know it can take a few days. However I'm starting to get uncomfortable. Any tips? Miralax my best bet?

I think the proctitis flaring isn't helping either. My typical flare mo is constipation from the inflammation. I'm doing canasa in pm. Cortifoam in am. I need to update my signature.

Thanks all!

kitcat

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Posted 8/6/2012 12:05 PM (GMT 0)

Same thing happened to me and I usually have the opposite problem. It's one thing or another I guess. Almond oil + a little honey before bed. You can sub castor or olive oil. Gentle on your insides!

Acupuncture did the trick for me though. As soon as I got home I got relief!

pink1

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Posted 8/6/2012 12:09 PM (GMT 0)

I should also mention I am having a good bit of blood in the am (first thing I seem to need to poop out the little bit of canasa that is left from the night before). I always have bleeding when flaring but this seems to be more. I really think the prep and scope aggravated the proctitis a lot.

Eva Lou

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Posted 8/6/2012 4:22 PM (GMT 0)

milk of magnesia, it's the best! Same thing happens to me after every scope, & my GI recommended it- it's very gentle. Take one dose & you'll be good.

quincy

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Posted 8/6/2012 7:44 PM (GMT 0)

Are you back to a regular food schedule or have you lowered the intake?
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