Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and it is rheumatoid factor positive in 90 percent of cases.

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joham 05/31/2015

Can someone please give me some advice on how to deal with that awful constipation.I cant use flaxseed or any omega 3 for they thin the blood.I also have gastritis and gerd which makes it difficult diet wise I have very limited choice as to what to eat on a daily basis.I also do gluten free and dairy free diet.Drink plenty of water.No matter what I do I experience horrible constipation that is at its worst around the time I ovulate each month.Did anyone get any relief from magnesium citrate or glycerin suppositories?Or perhaps you have any other better ideas?I would really appreciate.

angee7 06/01/2015

I have many digestive issues, and I have to take prescription Miralax. It works well for constipation.

Good luck.

MButterfly 06/01/2015

Um, if extra-fiber makes you MORE constipated, it's quite likely you have a thyroid issue (hypothyroidism). You might want to be tested.

If extra-fiber (miralax, etc) makes you LESS constipated then don't worry about what I just said.

angellady 06/02/2015

I have the same problem. Nothing seems to help much. It's awful. Stomach cramps & bloated ugh!

joham 06/02/2015

I realize I sit too much and don't move enough but when Im in a flare I don't feel like doing anything.I also have gastritis and gerd and recently developed blurry vision with my dry eye.Ugh.Now the constipation is driving me nuts.I started using flax seed.Hopefully it helps some.

pjmccoy1 06/04/2015

This may or may not help. I had the opposite problem for a long time then when I started a strong med for another issue constipation was the immediate side effect, from diarrhea to overnight constipation. Anyhow I take a daily probiotic 2 every night PB8 vitamin shoppe carries it. Additionally it is very important whether constipated or not to take a daily stool softener. I take 1-2 every night with the PB8. You could take more and take them forever. My GI doc said they will not hurt you. He recommended to take 3 or 4 for a while if needed. And yes you have to keep the fluids going. Glycerin suppositories might help in the interim. And if you're constipated a lot of extra fiber might make the constipation worse until you get that resolved. Hopefully that will help. Watch out for your anal fissures and hemorrhoids to swell with sever constipation.

WarriorGal 07/14/2015

I use Miralax DAILY. Don't know if you can or not.

get lots of exercise like WALKING in addition to drinking water - AND keep a little FOOTSTOOL in the bathroom. Putting your feet up on a stepstool puts you in more of a squatting position which is how most people in the world defecate. IT REALLY HELPS!!!

Good luck - if none of that works, ask your doc for a RX.

billylyne5 07/20/2015

Best thing I have found is laxido which basically takes water to your bowel to soften the stools works very well

billylyne5 07/20/2015

The other name for it is movicol

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