Hi everyone:

This is a bit of a sensitive topic so hope it's ok to discuss here.

My H has PPMS and is in a wc most of the day. So far he can still stand laittle, but can't walk. Can transfer, toilet himself. He doesn't have constipation or loose bowels so that's not a problem. In other words he's not incontinent.

I know bowel issues can come as ms progresses. Does anyone here have problems in this area and does a bowel program and taking certain meds really help?

I just want to understand and be prepared.

thanks!

I sit a lot but not in a wheelchair. I just use Miralax as needed.

Sometimes the meds he takes may cause diahrea/constipation. I eat Activia/yogurt every other day and it seems to keep me regular.

I started eating yogurt daily. I had to play around with brands until I found the one that worked best for me. Additionally, when I get "backed up" eating canned pears has been the best for me. I swear by them and I know others on here have mentioned having success with the canned pears. Plus, it's "natural" and has vitamins and nutrients we need anyhow. I also found that the canned pears worked the fastest, faster than any of the stool softeners I have used and prunes or prune juice.

This is an issue for many of us MSers and I know others will be along with suggestions and things that have worked for them.

i eat yogurt too! Had not heard about canned pears, thanks. TK.

Thanks for the tips! I hadn't heard about the canned pears. H takes Accuflora and eats yoghurt. So far so good.

Appreciate any more info anyone has.

I eat Yoplait Plus yogurt almost everyday. So it doesn't get so boring, I sometimes add some granola or fresh fruit. I eat prunes every now and then...keep them in the fridg. It also helps to keep hydrated.

Dried Apricots are a nice change once in awhile

Yogurt, Fiber One bars daily. Drink a LOT of water (as much as possible). Metamucil "Simply Clear" for more fiber in the diet.

I eat a lot of vegetables too - as much as I can get.

I eat 1 apple daily.

With my yogurt (daily too), I combine raisins and other dried fruits - sometimes prunes and dried apricots, plus a few pineapple tidbits.

Magnesium supplements.

I drink at least 2 liters of water daily, and at least 30g daily of fiber in the diet. I take stool softener when it gets to the point that I've literally gone days without movement.

I have difficulty having a regular BM, period. I don't know what to do myself at this point. I've followed all the suggested methods! I believe mine may be more related to my medication, versus the MS.

[QUOTE=dmplaura;790365]Yogurt, Fiber One bars daily. Drink a LOT of water (as much as possible). Metamucil "Simply Clear" for more fiber in the diet.

I eat a lot of vegetables too - as much as I can get.

I eat 1 apple daily.

With my yogurt (daily too), I combine raisins and other dried fruits - sometimes prunes and dried apricots, plus a few pineapple tidbits.

I am getting hungry...