Constiption

Jessxxx

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Joined : Jul 2020

Posts : 70

Posted 6/28/2022 7:46 AM (GMT -8)

Anyone have any recommendations which is safe to use with proctitis to soften stools.

My main issue at the moment is that I am so constipated, the constipation is aggravating the fissure that had been healing and Just generally making me uncomfortable.

I was going to try lactulose but says on the label that people with ibd shouldn’t use it so I am quite reluctant until I get a proper diagnosis.

I am in uk and any Recommendation would be appreciated. Whether it’s a certain food or medicine etc.

I have been staying away from fibre as I felt it made my symptoms worse but thinking about reintroducing slowly

quincy

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Posted 6/28/2022 8:11 AM (GMT -8)

Hi...you're in the process of your flare healing 👍🏻. I used to use Docusate sodium and it worked well, but now just daily increase vitamin C, salads, fruits, raw carrots...etc.
You could try mirilax?

q

Michelejc

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Posted 6/28/2022 8:23 AM (GMT -8)

I use Dulcolax for sensitive stomach. Works very well.

FlowersGal

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Posted 6/29/2022 7:36 AM (GMT -8)

I use stool softeners (generic) and/or miralax. Even my GI recommends miralax

GloriaD

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Posted 6/29/2022 8:52 AM (GMT -8)

phillips laxative caplets work. Recommended by GI.

CCinPA

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Posted 6/29/2022 8:52 AM (GMT -8)

I also use miralax for constipation.

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