Stress and feelings of constipation

Hi All,

After a bit of advice if possible. I’ve had my pouch for around 5 years and over the past few days I’ve have had a feeling of heaviness in my rectum and found it increasingly difficult to pass much stool although I still have the feeling of urgency. (I’m aware of the irony given that I normally it’s the opposite problem!)

I’ve always been told us pouchers can’t suffer with constipation but this is exactly what it feels like. Has anyone else had similar symptoms? It’s a stressful time for a number of reasons and I wondered if the two were connected? Any help much appreciated.

I have slight inflammation markers but am not taking any medication at the moment.

Alice

12/21/2010:55 AM

❤️ 0

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

Scott FMember

Based on reports here it sure seems like we can get constipated. I don’t think stress would be a likely direct cause, but if anything (including stress) reduces your fluid consumption then that could be a factor. Have you been getting enough fluid, do you think?

12/21/2011:30 AM

❤️ 0

AliceMayMember

Thanks for the quick reply Scott! I don’t think my fluid intake is as good as it should be, I’ll improve my consumption and see if that helps.

Alice

12/21/2012:36 PM

❤️ 0

Lauren Of Emerald CityMember

We can definitely get constipated!!! I get constipated if I overeat 2 days in a row. I think you should drink 2 bottles of Magnesium Citrate, that will clean you out perfectly. The following day, maybe stay on a liquid diet just for that day to give your bowels some rest.

I agree with doing exercise; but Stress absolutely can cause constipation among other things. When I am feeling down, I say out loud the things that I am grateful for and that brings me up, try that

12/21/209:47 PM

❤️ 0

Skip to main content

Add Reply

Membership Required

Remove From Your Block List

Manage Follow Preferences

Block

Please wait...