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Ulcerative Colitis questions: Confused and frustrated
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | Last Active: May 29, 2024 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
I'm constipated every day on a low residue diet for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. What should I do?
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To Mariajean03: Miralax is excellent. Hope you'll give it a try.
A question re: your diet. Why low residue? I have had UC for the past 35 years, and have found that eating fibrous foods (beans, for example) is a great help in keeping my colon working as it should.
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Agreed with the Miralax! I've had chronic constipation since I was a toddler. [I'm 80 now] My PCP suggested about 2 years ago that I try the powder, along with a good stool softener. I am SO thankful that I finally have a "fix"! After getting the dose regulated, I now take only about 2/3 of the does, and NO softener! I hope it works as well for you. I'm sure it is different for each person, so it will take a while to figure out what works best for you. Of course, there will be little episodes of ups and downs, but you'll get it figured out.