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Posted 4/25/2016 2:31 PM (GMT -5)
I've had UC since 1979. I was told by my then G.I. that I should stay away from dairy products. I still have milk in my cerial and cream in my coffee and sometimes I have icecream.
I havn't had any side effects for the last 37 yrs. But now for the past year, I have constant constipation and only have a bowel movement every 3 or 4 days.

My question is, although you are not Doctors and I'm much older now, from your personal experiences, could the dairy products be at the root of my constipation?


Randy
Posted 4/25/2016 2:47 PM (GMT -5)
Some but not all people with IBD also have lactose intolerance. I don't and drink dairy products daily. I don't believe it'd cause constipation. How's your fiber intake, maybe Metamucil would help move things along
Posted 4/25/2016 4:12 PM (GMT -5)
Dairy, for me, does not cause constipation, it causes gas and sometimes helps constipation, maybe because my gut does't process it well so wants it out haha.

My gut also doesn't like fiber including most fiber pills but many here swear by them. Citrucel is the only fiber pill tolerated.

You'll have to find out what is causing your personal constipation by keeping a food diary.
Is it possible you have increased inflammation? That is one cause of constipation.
Constipation is a fairly normal complaint among the "normal" population, hence all the yogurt commercial hinting at relief using their product. Perhaps yours is not related to your UC.
Posted 4/25/2016 9:02 PM (GMT -5)
the limited dairy, which does not even cause most uc problems except during flare, is unlikely to be the culprit.

get a checkup to make sure it is not something serious
Posted 4/25/2016 9:07 PM (GMT -5)
I avoid dairy because it has always been a problem with me but it has never caused constipation. I get very gassy when I consume it, even while in remission. Your constipation might be from something other than dairy.
Posted 4/25/2016 9:19 PM (GMT -5)
how long have you been in the constipation phase?


I'd lean towards you're mildly flaring...meaning mild inflammation.

Dairy suggestion from a doctor...because usually it can cause looser stools in those who are lactose intolerant. A general suggestion for anyone with diarrhea it seems...just in case for comfort sake. I wouldn't say you are lactose intolerant unless you get a lot of gas and discomfort a few hours of drinking/eating it.

q
Posted 4/25/2016 11:41 PM (GMT -5)
Last year when I went to the dietitian she told me that lactose intolerance can in fact cause constipation issues, not just D issues so it can happen....you can get a lactose test done to find out if you're lactose intolerant, I did and it turned out I was severely lactose intolerant.
Posted 4/26/2016 11:57 AM (GMT -5)
iPoop,

Thanx for your reply, however, I take 1 tea spoon of metamucil every nihgt before bed for the laet 5 yrs. and 3 days a week I would have Bran cerial in the morn.

I was sure that this would prevent constipation and make me regular now that I'm getting older.

Randy
Posted 4/28/2016 5:14 AM (GMT -5)
My doctor said to avoid dairy, too.
Although it had never in my whole life bothered me, it does now.

I've certainly never had constipation as a side effect, though. Just instant diarrhea.

Citrucell seems to work for me.
The kind you still into water, then drink really fast before it solidifies.
Posted 4/28/2016 6:58 AM (GMT -5)
As soon as I use a bit of dairy products I begin to get a bit of blood during BM. If I still continue with dairy I am surely ending up getting a flare.
Posted 4/28/2016 7:22 AM (GMT -5)
the correct answer is, only you can tell if dairy is a problem for your cranky colon - if you suspect a certain food, avoid it for a week or two - if you don't see or feel a change, then go back to enjoying it -

no doctor, forum member, or dear old mom can tell you what's gonna make your hooter hole happy -
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