another bodily function thread

[Rae Rae]

Hi guys,

Whats the next step to take if even dulcolax dnt shift things?

 

[determinator]

I swear by movicol. It is very gentle and I take 1 sachet a day to keep me going , but if you are really bunged up you can take 3-4 sachets in a day and it will clear the 'blockage' certainly worth a try

 

[Rae Rae]

Can u buy it over the counter?

 

[great things]

yep, from boots. hope it works. nothing worse than being in belly pain.

 

[Rae Rae]

Im off to boots

 

[*Shanny*]

Can u buy it over the counter?

i agree too its £11 to buy i have daily and works a treat and gentle too.x

 

[Rae Rae]

Thank u so much guys, appreciate it. Its doin my head in now,why cant i b 'normal' lol

 

[Goreygirl]

Hi

All these can take at least a few days to work so don't panic if you still haven't "gone" within 24 hours.

The Constipation Info thread has been added to the FAQs sticky if you want to have a look http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-d...nformation-treatment-options.html#post3031769

 

[shell09]

Hi you may have seen from a recent thread o had this prob always rely on dulcolax n when that didn't work I was stuffed! I took the advice from the guys here and the pharmacist m go lactulose worked within a couple of hours! Still unsure if it takes u out of ketosis though!!

 

[Goreygirl]

It shouldn't as it listed for suitable for people who have to stay ketotic for medical reasons

 

[Rae Rae]

Thank u shell+gg.

If u take movicol daily does it not do any long term damage?

 

[Goreygirl]

Over an extended period of time some "laxatives" or motility agent can result in a "lazy" bowel - each type will tell you what is the recommended usage limitations on the packet.

On an "occasional" basis you'll be fine but prevention is better so get started on a daily fibre and 20 minute walk regime (to stimulate the gut) ASAP.

 

[determinator]

something like dulcolax can effect long term as it works on how the bowel itself works , things like lactulose and movicol act on the softness of the poo , which because on CD you have such little 'waste' is the problem . When you return to eating a 'normal ' diet with proper food , fruit etc then your poo should return to normal , I find bulking agents like the fibre and the pysillium husks actually make me worse whilst on CD so avoid them now

 

[Rae Rae]

I tried to take fibre supplements bt made me balloon. I hoped that i would finally 'go' nw im wrkin up the plans,more food,fruit etc bt nothin plus wiv the introduction to carbs aswell made my stomach swell,i seriously look pregnant. I exercise,drink tons of water,dnt knw wot else i cn do :-(

 

[Goreygirl]

Fibre's known side effect is that it can cause excess gas for a few days until it regulates your system so persevere.

You should find other advice here http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-d...nformation-treatment-options.html#post3031769

 

[Rae Rae]

Thanx gg

 

[Goreygirl]

You're welcome hon... the gas is a pain (literally!) but if you think about it it's like a traffic jam... when it gets going again the back of the queue is still slow/stopped for quite a while until the front builds up enough speed

 

[Rae Rae]

I like ur way of thinkin Gg,makes sense when u put it like that