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Everywhere and nowhere
July 11, 2023
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A MyMSTeam Member

Extra Probiotics Daily & extra hot strong coffee

July 12, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I don’t have a problem with being constipated drink plenty water eat foods high in fiber and prunes

July 15, 2023
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well if all else fails I have frozen chicken legs just like Al Bundy works every time.

July 15, 2023
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See some of the links in this search: (https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kegel+therapy+for+con...). Kegel and pelvic floor therapy/exercises can help a *lot*.

July 12, 2023 (edited)
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This has been an issue for me for decades. MS his impacted me this way and it's a constant thing I have to pay attention to.

Some keys: Fluid intake -- make sure you are drinking enough. Also make sure you're eating enough fiber (veggies are your friend and grains are not).

Are you on a specific MS diet? If not, you should be on one. 🙂

Psyllium husk is your friend. Get some and use it daily. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (aka "Miralax") is a stool softener. Get that and use it daily. You can vary the amount and figure out what's needed.

Things like flax meal are both good for you and add radical amounts of fiber can be routinely used. You can bake with it or sprinkle some into meals.

Also, exercising the muscles involved (and exercise in general) definitely helps with bowels and bowel movements. But you've got this! (Feel free/encouraged to ask for more details if needed.)

July 12, 2023

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