Neuropathy and constipation

Make up this recipe: 1/2c unsweet applesauce, 1 tsp of Vit c powder, 1 tsp of Mag Citrate powder plus 1 tsp Chiaseed. Mix well. Swallow a heaping T of it at bedtime or with a 1st liquid of the day. usually wks in 6 to 8 hrs. If not, use Colon Max and a little Miralax or Colon Support by Peak and a little Miralax.

Ugh, that sounds gross! I’m sure that works for people without neuropathy, but since I know that nerves that tell my colon to move briskly and normally are “broken”, I’ve focused more on what foods to avoid (bran would form a thick sludge in my colon that would sit there and expand) and find a daily supplement or mild laxative that helps. I don’t want to always have special food combinations on hand. That’s just extra irritation. Since I have about 25 more years of dealing with this (I’m 62) I want something easy and efficient. But try it and report back!

The pills I am on for neuropathy cause constipation. It should say that on your medication bottle. I take two senicot at night and have changed my diet to have lots of ruffage and it works for me. Drinking lots of water helps too.

I really like your concept of "focused more on what foods to avoid." I am histamine intolerant and certain FODMAP food option will cause gas/bloat and constipation. I've been working with my nutritionist to see what works well and what's not. Hopefully I will find a combination that will work for me for a long while. Thanks for sharing.

Every comment on this "condition" is helpful! Thanks, I will have to be much more diligent
about my diet. I have had to concentrate on Very low salt, but "move over".... I need more
raw veggies, I too will have to change my diet.

@julbpat how much Miralax do you take 2x a day. Asking for I take 1 cap after dinner and need to adjust this for it makes me quite gassy and is painful.
Thanks Andrea

@paper10 I take Miralax in the mornings. I take 1/2 cap or less. That previous post was from 3 years ago! Gassiness occurs with me any time I eat fiber (i.e. "healthy foods"). When it happens, I just take some Gas-X. It seems like I'm always having to pay attention to my digestive system. All I know for sure is that I have to stay regular, one way or another, I will have terrible reflux and esophageal spasms.

I take slippery elm, not to be confused with milk thistle. It works wondeesr

I hear you - I’ve dealt with chronic constipation most of my life, and I know how frustrating it can be when it gets worse over time. For me, focusing on overall gut balance has really helped: adding things like prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and probiotics, staying well-hydrated, walking daily, and taking magnesium glycinate gummies. Everyone’s body is different, so it might take some experimenting to find what works best, but finding the right combination has made a big difference for me.