Bowel issues are common in MS.
The range of bowel issues include constipation and loss of control bowel movement (=bowel incontinence).
Management of bowel issues include non-medications approaches initially and if life style modifications are not successful – may use medications;
Non-medications approaches & life style modifications:
- Eating high fiber diet
- Drinking enough fluids (water)
- Exercising at least 3 times weekly
- Having prune juice or dried prunes
- Sitting up on the toilet, elevated toilet seat or commode chair if needed
- Limiting food that may constipate you
- Evaluating your medications