Can Neuropathy cause constipation? Im 71 years old TYpe1 diabetes 56 y

I don't know the answer to the question, however - Would taking some digestive enzymes work for you? Probiotic, etc. Perhaps Google to see what may be available in your area.

Thank you for your response. I have been taking regularly Probiotics orally and rectal after the enema. Side note; I have kept by primary doctor up to date on all I do. I have a good diet of natural foods that are suppose to be good for digestion.

So no one has told you why you are constipated?
It’s one of the major side effects of a long list of frequently RX’d medications.
Never heard of neuropathy being associated with constipation. That said, these days anything seems possible.

I also heard that many popular frequently RX’d meds cause “ dryness of the eyes, nose, mouth and I who is NOT A DOCTOR wondered to myself if something that is obvious to me IS NOT SEEN by others in noticing that dryness seems obviously present when I get constipated. I’m only saying what seems to me to be a quality, so to speak of constipation poop.
The drink lots of water suggestion may be health for us all however I never notice the water I drink going down and lubricating the poop shoot.
Just saying what I notice followed often by what I think.

Well, Hank, I feel your lack of feeling. I have been on opiods(tramadol) for several years. I have a bm every four days or so. Usually little feeling. What feeling I have I will attribute to taking Miralax once or twice a day starting on day three. On day four I will insert a glycerin suppository. Usually in about 10-20 minutes I will begin to feel a little bit of need "to go", Will deliver quite a bit. If not, I will use a medicated suppository. That has not failed yet. I'm saying that this will help you, but it helps me.

Long term diabetes carries with it the risk of sensory and autonomic neuropathy which can affect gastrointestinal movement and sensation.
In addition to fiber, fluids and probiotics daily walks may help.

After years, the Miralax wasn’t working very well, so my doctor put me on sugar free Metamucil twice a day and one Ducolax tablet if still needed. I have also used Senna-S tablets before surgery and that worked for me but I understand it is not for long term.

@pnwhhe
If I were you, I would take something more simple and easy on your body. All that stuff is working against you.

Magnesium pills (high potency) should help. Also, magnesium LOTION.
The lotion also helps neuropathy.

Acacia powder is a fiber
Oats
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Coffee

Seen on a dormitory bathroom wall back in the sixties..."Here I sit, broken-hearted. Came to poop but only farted". I have actually experienced that more times than I can remember. Wishing you all a better poop.

I'm a magnesium proponent. Below is a helpful article.
I'm somewhat prone to constipation, so I have to stick with a slow morning routine for my system to move.
Travel is disruptive, as is increased stress for me. I also have to remember to get the water in during the day and the steps.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-can-magnesium-do-for-you-and-how-much-do-you-need-202506033100
By the way I'm not diabetic, but I generally feel like I have incomplete evacuations. I was referred to a Gastroenterologist who wanted me to give Miralax a try. I did. It really doesn't seem to do much more than the Magnesium Citrate capsules that I take. I'm having a complete workup to R/O this and that.
Later this month I will see a Neurologist to have an evaluation of my neuropathy symptoms. I've had a nerve conduction study which was normal, but I have not had a skin punch. To be continued.