Hi carryall,
I have noticed that when I started eating a bowl of oat bran cereal in the morning it was incredible for constipation. As time went by, my body seemed to get used to the oat bran and it didn't work as well as at first.
How about you just try after a month or so, trying Metamucil again--just to see if it works better for a little while.
Lots of Dr.'s recommend Miralax for Diverticulitis and I have not heard any complaints. I think I would say that if you can't find anything else the Miralax would be better than nothing. You could maybe try Metamucil, oat bran or oatmeal, and anything else you find and sort of try rotating them.
That is really all I can think of---sorry. I really hope you find a solution you will be happy with.

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Thanks Gem.

I agree with Gem..try the metamucil again...I did find that with the regular metamucil I need to take more...I believe it says on the instructions 2 tablespoons, but I take 2 very rounded tablespoons every morning..with lots and lots of water..plus I eat a fiber bar every evening for dessert. I also take curelle every morning. I had problems with the gas and bloating at first but not too much since. If that doesn't work for you, miralax is a very safe laxative..my gasto said you can take it everyday, just try to use the least amount that works for you...good luck I know diver and constipation is a huge no-no. I hate to say I have been doing well lately for fear I will cause myself a problem by bragging. But I have been symptom free for almost 2 months. Good luck this disease is trial and error.

My best find was fresh cherries...a cup of them and I was good to go (literally)!

I also eat a package of the Activia yogurt every morning (mostly black cherry). It works for me!

Have you been tested for hypothyroid? That can cause constipation.
I have Crohn's disease & hypothyroid. I eat fruit (especially organic apples) & vegetables everyday. I also take a raw probiotic and I eat probiotic foods, like unpasteurized sauerkraut & miso.

Yes, I do have hypo thyroid.

Perhaps your thyroid medicine needs adjusting? The people in the hypothyroid group know more about it than I do. I've never really felt quite right even with thyroid replacement medication. I'm learning that many doctors don't do proper tests, or they think your tests look "normal" when you still have symptoms of hypothyroid.
Sorry for responding so late. I don't get emails from DS anymore.

I'm out of hospital just 4 weeks after a whopper 1st attack.
I'm drinking lots of water, taking colace and probiotics. This is day 2 with no BM. I'm freaking!!!! Just took miralax.
Even though eating low residue I think something should be moving

Miralax is what my Dr. recommended. I think a lot of Dr's do, for Diverticulitis. It says on the container it may take up to 3 days to work, so don't panic for a couple more days. You could take another dose and it should be certain to work. Maybe tomorrow!!!
Good luck

I was instructed to take the miralax 3x daily till relief.
So I had my 2 colace in the morning and pushed 3 doses of miralax in between 2pm and 8 pm
As of 2 an next day NOTHING
I'm not in pain- feeling bloated and scared

I really think you need an answer. I think maybe you should call the Dr's, office and if nothing else talk to his nurse.
One problem I see is stress sometimes causes constipation, and your are going through so much stress right now worrying, and that is not a good thing.
I wish you luck!!!

I also have this problem, I try not to take any medications but use natural remedies such prune juice or aloe vera juice http://about-avp.com/useful-properties/benefits-of-aloe-vera-juice-for-constipation/ and sometimes they help if its not severe constipation. I've heard many times tha t a glutten-free diet can help, but I haven't tried it

Herbal Remedy For Constipation - http://www.vitolax.com/?id=61b6c6 I received the order and it was on time and the pills work great.