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Posted 4/26/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Lately I have been experiencing ribbon like and mush like stools that are extremely difficult to pass. I swear if you were in a public restroom you would think i was giving birth.

Should I use a stool softener?

I know the ribbon stools are due to inflammation. I am on the fast track to start humira soon. My current meds are lialda 4 tabs a day, 10 mg bentyl a day and 10 mg pred. I am thinking i should give proctofoam another try. And before anyone suggests, i tried enemas and they didnt work :(

Happy friday!
Posted 4/26/2013 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
You could try significantly increasing your water intake.
I think calcium citrate is another remedy for those who are constipated.
Another suggestion is to mix some slippery elm powder in water or juice before going to bed at night. I use it consistently to ease things along and avoid straining and putting pressure on hemis.
Hope this is helpful.
Posted 4/26/2013 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
fruits, veggies, fibre , caffiene, senna ?
Posted 4/26/2013 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
It doesn't sound like the consistency of the stool is the problem but that your inflammed and that is making it harder to pass. I say this because right now I seem to be in the same boat. I only go 1-3 times a day but most of the time lately it get a bit painful and I feel constipated even when I know I am not. Hard to believe only 2 cm of inflammation can do that to you. Yes get on the proctofoam and stick with it. How long did you try enemas? I've been using canasa suppositories but I think I need to do more of the enemas. Suppositories are so much easier though.
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