@Spangle 

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Spangle

Constipation

Hi, not the nicest of subjects but I'll say it anyway. I have real problems with my gut. I've read that MS can slow the gut plus combined with painkillers that also slow things down. At my worst I'm reduced to a bowl movement once a week. This leaves me sluggish during the week and in alot of pain, discomfort and bloating . Tried diet/ exercises and all sorts of laxatives (prunes included) but no real improvement. Any hints or tips?
@yvonnemair

Hi I use to find that lentils helped a bit but in the end I spoke to the continence nurse, she came out and asked me to keep a record. I'm now doing irrigation and find that things are much better.

@Sarah_Irwin

Hi I feel your pain, literally! I also suffer from constipation and I dont empty my bladder fully either. All i do is try to eat as much fibre as possible and keep drinking. I dont walk too far now but if i do walk more than usual that helps. So maybe if you are fit enough try and excersise more. Oh, and strong coffee 😃