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March 15, 2022
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A MyMSTeam Member

Describe horrific sensation.

I'm something of an expert -- unfortunately -- in bowel movements, thanks to MS teaching me again and again and again about the topic. ๐Ÿ™‚

Start with the basics: Drink more water and eat more fiber.

Get into the habit of drinking an 8oz+ glass of water before every meal. An easy thing to do.

Flax seed meal -- mix some in with eggs when making scrambled eggs, in every baked goods or casserole you make, etc. Psyllium husk is another source of fiber. You can get that in generic capsules -- eat 3 or 5 of them washed down with 8oz or so of water.

Walking and exercise will help in bowel movements. Using a squatty-potty also helps. Just getting into a deep squat position and holding that for 30secs or so before a bowel movement can help.

March 15, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes!!! I think mine is probably associated with spacticity. Have you told your doctor?

March 15, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

Haven't had any bowel problems ever since taking flaxseed.

April 24, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

I take 2 capsules of flaxseed everyday. One in am and one in pm

April 24, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

I have mentioned that I have had this to them, to no avail.

March 15, 2022

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