Bowel Program Issues

Jenn0603 · 08-26-2011, 08:58 AM

Lately I have been having problems going. I usually go with digital stim (no suppositories) but that has not been working. I'll go a little bit but for the past couple of months its takes a severe case of diarrhea before I actually consider it a bm, and then back to the same tiny movements and then a week later diarrhea.

Has anyone else had this problem? Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make it more regular?

Thanks for any help!

Joe

t8burst · 08-26-2011, 09:28 AM

I had a similar problem and solved it (mostly) with miralax (polyethylene glycol). I take about a 1/3 of a full dose every night with a glass of water. It took a little while to dial in the right amount but that seems to counter act the constipation that my pain medicine causes.

willingtocope · 08-26-2011, 09:35 AM

Shredded Wheat (or Frosted Mini-Wheats) also works. A cup full a day works for me. It does sometimes cause surprises, but the constipation / diarrhea cycle is broken. And, stool is soft enough to flow without straining, but not runny.

keps · 08-26-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by t8burst

I had a similar problem and solved it (mostly) with miralax (polyethylene glycol). I take about a 1/3 of a full dose every night with a glass of water. It took a little while to dial in the right amount but that seems to counter act the constipation that my pain medicine causes.

Apparently Miralax is called Movicol here. Movicol has been the thing which has made the most difference to my bp. After years of constipation, the crapping myself with senna, and other things like lactulose not doing much, Movicol has made this area of my life easier.

PeanutsLucy · 08-26-2011, 09:36 PM

Citrucel and colace.

smokymtn memories · 08-26-2011, 09:56 PM

I'm still trying to figure out how much and how often to use the Miralax. I'm trying every other day now......we'll see.

mutton · 08-26-2011, 11:54 PM

Just like evryone said, I've found the PEG 3350 (Miralax) helpful, or just eating alot of beans (or other fiber). If I get a little backed up anyway, I will take Cascara Sagrada or a smaller dose of Senna, which I do by making smooth move tea and only drinking 2/3 of it. Best wishes of peristalsis to you- Mutton

SCI-Nurse · 08-27-2011, 09:58 AM

I would try the suppository first then do the dig stim.with stool softeners. or try Enemeez.
CWO

08-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#1
Jenn0603 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 45	Bowel Program Issues Lately I have been having problems going. I usually go with digital stim (no suppositories) but that has not been working. I'll go a little bit but for the past couple of months its takes a severe case of diarrhea before I actually consider it a bm, and then back to the same tiny movements and then a week later diarrhea. Has anyone else had this problem? Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make it more regular? Thanks for any help! Joe

08-26-2011, 09:36 PM	#5
PeanutsLucy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 935	Citrucel and colace. __________________ Ugh, I've been kissed by a dog! Get some hot water, get some iodine ... -- Lucy VanPelt

08-26-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
smokymtn memories Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sevierville TN Posts: 2,188	I'm still trying to figure out how much and how often to use the Miralax. I'm trying every other day now......we'll see. Last edited by smokymtn memories; 08-26-2011 at 10:21 PM.

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08-26-2011, 09:28 AM	#2
t8burst Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6,492	I had a similar problem and solved it (mostly) with miralax (polyethylene glycol). I take about a 1/3 of a full dose every night with a glass of water. It took a little while to dial in the right amount but that seems to counter act the constipation that my pain medicine causes.

08-26-2011, 09:35 AM	#3
willingtocope Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pleasant Hill Iowa Posts: 684	Shredded Wheat (or Frosted Mini-Wheats) also works. A cup full a day works for me. It does sometimes cause surprises, but the constipation / diarrhea cycle is broken. And, stool is soft enough to flow without straining, but not runny.

08-26-2011, 11:54 PM	#7
mutton Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 56	Just like evryone said, I've found the PEG 3350 (Miralax) helpful, or just eating alot of beans (or other fiber). If I get a little backed up anyway, I will take Cascara Sagrada or a smaller dose of Senna, which I do by making smooth move tea and only drinking 2/3 of it. Best wishes of peristalsis to you- Mutton

08-27-2011, 09:58 AM	#8
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,354	I would try the suppository first then do the dig stim.with stool softeners. or try Enemeez. CWO