Bisacodyl with j-pouch?? | The J-Pouch Group

KelsieMember

Is it safe to use bisacodyl with a jpouch? No BM in 3 days and not obstructed according to CT. But in pain.

11/4/135:43 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Yes. Increase your fluids too, especially fruit juice.

Jan

KelsieMember

Thanks Jan!! Suppositories?? I should have been more specific.

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Yes, it is fine. Not sure it will do much though, since you do not have the same set up as a rectum. It is a stimulant laxative and without the rectal musculature to stimulate, not much may happen. Even a simple tap water enema will likely give you better results. You are probably better off with taking oral stool softeners (colace) or gentle laxatives like Miralax.

Did the CT show that your pouch was full of stool?

Jan

KelsieMember

It did but they didnt seem to think it was an issue. They were more concerned with obstruction which wasnt seen.

Scott FMember

Just to be sure: you stopped all bowel slowers and opiate pain meds, right?

11/4/1310:15 PM

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