YES, constipation can be a sign of a relapse, but there are some things you can do to move it along.

After much trial and error I have found a happy balance. Activia did nothing for me, and I HATE yogurt. Miralax swung me too far in the other direction, and it takes 2 or 3 days to work. Harsh laxatives and enemas were too harsh and only compounded the issues.

I take a colace that has a senna laxative mixed in the same pill. its 100 mg. then I take 2 phillips milk of magnesia tablets at night. This has kept me on the regular track. if I start to slow up, I add one MOM tab. if I get too soft, I take one away for a few days. its been a miracle! When I first started I took 4 tabs of MOM and 2 tabs of colace for 3 days, and then back off to the above routine.

many things can cause constipation, from dehydration to medications and lack of exercise. please bring it up to your MD and know that you dont have to live like that. its miserable to be backed up.

I also hear folks love warm prune juice, but I simply cant stomach it.