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Posted 2/12/2015 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
I am really watching what I eat, mostly meat and eggs right now. But because of meds, Uceris and my diet I am constipated more than not.

I was wondering what I can do?

I have a nutribullet now and I can pulverize spinach and other leafy greens but will they be pulverized enough for easy digestion and will they still retain all the fiber?

Is that considered liquid if you pulverize veggies into a drink?

Thanks!
Posted 2/12/2015 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, yes and depends on the water content of the veggie or fruit.

My GI told me to blend my fruits and veggies to help get both the nutrition and fiber. I have a Ninja and since every fruit or veggie I eat comes out exactly the way it goes in, this has helped me get the vitamins and minerals I need.
Posted 2/12/2015 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
If there flare is partly managed, fiber form things like spinach and cooked vegetables probably does not have to be pulverized.

I find one or two slippery elm capsules will usually end the C. Also, a small glass of aloe vera juice daily promotes regularity for some.
Posted 2/12/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks! Getting a little tired of just meat and i dont want to end ip with gout too.

I have spinach, carrot and apple drink tonight for dinner. I will add nopal.
Posted 2/13/2015 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
OmGosh, I made a drink, nopal, spinach, carrot and apple. A small drink not big. It was so good! An hour later I am relaxing and reading a book laying dawn and bam, heartburn. I can't figure out what was in the drink that caused it.

Can you see any ingredient that may have been the culprit?
Posted 2/13/2015 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
You're still on rectal meds?

could be in part you healing with the indigestion. Maybe a bit higher acid from the apples and nopal?


You lying down after having it....the upper sphincter relaxes and probably some of it went into your esophagus causing heartburn.

q
Posted 2/13/2015 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Q, just using canasa only nothing else made a difference.
Posted 2/13/2015 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
once or twice a day?
Posted 2/13/2015 5:44 AM (GMT 0)
Twice a day. They help me maintain at work.

God Q it's been since October and nothing is getting this flare under control.

Uceris and apriso are both making me feel sick and I can't stand the thought of adding 6mp to the mix!!!

I don't see my new GI until the 23rd.

I have feel like I have tried so much!
Posted 2/13/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
You've been through a LOT.....and given things a fair try.
You could call him and ask for a steroid enema.

The fact that you're constipated more than not means something is helping....especially if the constipation is something new as of late.

q
Posted 2/13/2015 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah i have steriod enema and was thinking of giving it another go this weekend, cause i dont have to work.

They just didnt seem to help this time around, i sure hope new GI has some ideas!!
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