News:

New to the boards? Start with "Welcome! What you need to know as a member of this community"

Main Menu

Constipation

Started by Nomad, July 01, 2024, 06:17:49 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

Nomad

Is constipation a "thing" with Sjogren's? Perhaps especially in the summer? I very very rarely have any issue. BUT all of a sudden, this summer its a problem. Ironically, my husband has been complaining too. It is very very hot.
I am drinking more water and taking a stool softener. It is helping somewhat. Any other ideas? I don't like laxatives. Did that once a long time ago and it gave me horrendous cramps. But, I really want to know if this is something folks with Sjogren's might be more prone to. Thank you.
SLE, Sj.  Syndrome, IC, Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia, ITP (low platelets)... Various meds and lots of vitamins. Trying to eat healthy; seems to help a little.

Liz D.

Nomad, please see my response to the "Embarrassing question" post.
60 year old female
Sjogrens Syndrome (diagnosed 2004), Hypothryoidism, Asthma, Osteoporosis
Meds:  Plaquenil 200 mg; Levoxyl 100mcg; Evoxac, Symbicort, Flonase, Protonix 40 mg.,  Prozac 40 mg. Naproxen 500 mg., vitamins, calcium, flaxseed/cod liver oil, L- lysine, iron