Fiber

[ronroush7]

I sent a text message to one of my doctors. I told him that I had been straining lately when I go to the bathroom. I asked him if it could be from a stricture. He sent me back a message asking if it might be from low fiber. Can't fiber aggravate Crohn's Disease?
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[Trysha]

Soluble fibre can be helpful in crohn's.
Fibre such as psyllium powder and husks very finely powdered.
My new GI has prescribed Mucillium for me which I find very gentle and effective.
I have crohn's in the left colon and also extensive diverticular disease.
Insoluble fibre can be harmful to crohn's sufferers.
Hugs
Trysha

 

[carolinefaith14]

It depended sometimes fibers are good for you but sometimes they're bad

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks.

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[fozheart]

It is so darn confusing, isn't it? I have problems with narrowing and partial obstructions, so I have been on low residue forever it seems. Things got worse, and all I was taking in was liquids and low fiber soft foods. My CT showed a lot of stool throughout my colon, so I did a complete turn around and added fiber. Right away things started passing through me more easily. (Prednisone was started too though... so I don't know if it is the fiber for sure that helped. I think so though.) I hope you find the right answer to your problems!

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks. I have also been told I need to drink more water.