i do.

I have irritable bowel syndrome and I think that I still have a lot of waste aka poop inside me. I am sorry that you feel the same way. If I can help you in any way on here just let me know. I will be happy to help you.

Sometimes when I get lax (coincidental pun?) about taking my magnesium citrate, I am not as regular as I could be. I have also found that if you like collard greens, they are fabulous for keeping things moving along. :)

raw sunflower seeds, raisins, oatmeal, grape juice, apples or other fruit, cabbage, carrots or other veggies every day. Cut down on sweets. I take 2 Tablespoons of lactulose (prescrip) every night w/ juice. And 1 tab of Senna Leaves and 1 x-lax every other day. That is what it takes for me to go. Magnsium and collards are not enough for me. I am a tough case. good luck. exercise helps.

One other thing: meat, sugar and processed foods have no fiber. you need fiber. I have 45 yrs of living w/ this prob and this regimen wks for me. Being regular means so much. Veggies really helps. Best to you.

Thank you all for your great advice. I will try. Sometimes i get sick and tired from all this and want to give up... But all of you are helping so much emotionally.

I get this too. I can go, I eat enough fiber, take magnesium, etc. But it always feels like there is a little left at the end that I can't seem to get the muscles to work right to get it out. Very frustrating. Sometimes I just have to try to relax enough to let things work, but there are times I just have to be uncomfortable until I can get things moving.
I hope this isn't tmi but when I do go, it is normal and there is plenty. But that last little bit is like an inch or two long. I think I just don't have good communication with that last section or something

I had to have a colonoscophy recently and although the surgeon discovered nothing, he told me that bowel problems were not uncommon for people with MS and the muscles in your bowel can be affected.

Knowing that your symptoms are 'normal' is not much consolation!

I have tried pelvic floor exercises; herbal laxatives, and recently Benefibre which you can add to any drink and adds fibre to your diet. Every thing helped a little.

I have also discovered that strengthening my core muscles through exercise has helped.

Fresh fruit and plenty of water also seems to help.

The good news is that , for me, the problem seems to be easing.

I never thought I would be excited about having a poop!

Wow Wendy you seem to have the same exact problem that i have. I really do feel for you. I hope you feel better soon and be able to "go" completely and feel good. You will always be in my prayers. Hang in there and dont lose courage.

You are not alone, they also told me that IBS ... i have trouble keeping it in. What my other MS friend told me to try is Imodium from the pharmacy which was a couple of bucks.

If you look up kombucha and MS you will find the help that you need. For years I had trouble with the "poop shoot" but after drinking kombucha 3x a day about 3 oz each time I have no problem at all.

I had a problem that I felt like I went, but I wasnt empty. I would bring the stool all the way to the exit and it wanted to hang by the exit door. No amount of pushing, or prodding would get it the rest of the way out. I was told its from an old spinal injury. An MD recommended that I get some preparation H, lube up a finger, and go rescue what was left behind. While gross, and humiliating it works! I no longer walk around all day feeling like its sticking in, no out, no in, no out! I know the chamber is empty because I just visited the village.

on another note I started adding dates to my diet. 2 days per day were more effective than colace with senna. My poop is softer, easier to pass, and I rarely have to go get it. That is not to say never, because I still do need to double check sometimes, but its dramatically better.

Make sure to double scrub your hands afterwards. Using wet wipes can also be soothing on a sore bum. You will feel cleaner and less raw as if poop was left behind.

Giving your self time to sit on the toilet and allow your body to work naturally can help, but sometimes ya just have to end this circus show and get on with your day.

Hang in there.

I eat prunes and cereal like fiber one, bran buds. Also exercise and a lot of water helps. Always had bowel problems and MS sure doesn't help.

I don't know if anyone else has this problem but through the years I have to increase my fiber intake more and more.

Oh and I also found eating a lot of broccoli and grapes does the trick.

When you increase your fiber does anyone have uncontrollable gas???

miralax everyday my friend and you know lots of fluuds

Did we forget to mention the sub-group for more info, MS related bladder and bowel issues, link:
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/ms-related-bladderbowel-issues

BTW, I don't find Miralax or Metamucil to help me. It just makes my bowels too hard to pass. It can be used, I hear, for those with loose bowels because it can make things hard. But it works different for everyone. Just not for me.