Rux and constipation

[Jcd25]

anyone have any advice on how to address constipation caused by Rux?

[Inca]

eat prunes regularly ,or figs in summer when easy to pick off tree,!Better than buying meds for it..5 yrs for me been the best result.Good Luck.

[Jcd25 in reply to Inca]

Thank you. Yes! It’s a stubborn condition!

[EPguy]

Prunes are contra indicated for me. But I take psyllium husk which seems to help. I had the opposite trouble with IFN.

[Jcd25 in reply to EPguy]

Thanks. Psyllium husk is new to me but I’ve ordered some so let’s see!

[Pachena in reply to Jcd25]

Be sure to keep up your fluids with psyllium husk or it can constipate you further

[Jcd25 in reply to Pachena]

Thank you. That wouldn’t be what I’m after at all!

[KC63]

Hi kiwi fruit works for constipation. Good luck!

[Jcd25 in reply to KC63]

Thank you. Do you eat the the whole thing including the skin?

[KC63 in reply to Jcd25]

No, remove skin. It worked very well for my mother after taking codeine.

[Jcd25 in reply to KC63]

Thank you. I didn’t fancy the skin but I love kiwi fruit so I’ll definitely try that.

[Pachena in reply to Jcd25]

This works well for me and I eat the skin as that’s even more fibre 👌🏻

[JP1952]

4 years on Rux and constipation ever present though I confess it's been with me all my life. I have also followed a Mediterranean diet for the last 4 years which has been beneficial managing both my weight and the constipation issue. No matter what I eat or don't eat, and exercising regularly, my bowels do not want to be regular. I have come to accept that this is normal for me.

[Jcd25]

Acceptance! Not my best thing really but I’m a work in progress as far as constipation is concerned! Thank you for your reply.

[william-Indo]

Magnesium oksida will help.

Drink enough water every day

[Jcd25 in reply to william-Indo]

Thank you. I think that is in the blend I already use. I’ll check.

[Hopetohelp]

A spoonful of first pressed olive oil daily can help. Good luck

[Jcd25 in reply to Hopetohelp]

Thank you. Olive oil is so good for you isn’t it? Haven’t tried it on its own though. I’ll give it a go!

[Hopetohelp in reply to Jcd25]

Yes it is good for you. A Turkish doctor told my brother to take olive oil daily whilst in hospital after his op to avoid constipation. She said that is what they do in Turkey and sure enough he didn’t😅and ended up with pessaries up the bottom

[Jcd25 in reply to Hopetohelp]

Thank goodness! Nobody wants that if they can help it! I’m off to Greece to get a bottle!

[sbs_patient]

I've struggled with IBS constipation for my entire adult life, and Rux only made it worse. I've been taking 290 mcg of Linzess (linaclotide) for about 6 months, and it really helps.

[Jcd25 in reply to sbs_patient]

Thank you. I’ll look into that!

[Loubprv Volunteer]

HiBreakfast

I have 2 good tablespoons of organic Greek yogurt, topped with pre simmered defrosted forest fruits, blueberries and blackcurrants., topped with 6 prunes ( in juice not syrup) and fresh blueberries.

Alongside drink 1/2 to 3/4 litre still water

You can buy frozen berries in packs in Tesco or I would imagine any supermarket. Empty the lot into a big pan don't add water, and cook very slowly don't boil.

Make sure you drink at least 2 1/2 litres water a day

Good luck

[Jcd25 in reply to Loubprv]

Thank you.that sounds delicious! I think I’ll come to your house!

[Loubprv Volunteer]

Well it might not work for you!! Worth a try though x