Constipation issues related to Spasticity?

Hi everyone,  I have a question regarding constipation. I know - this is a very fun subject for us.
I've been having issues with it for maybe 6 months or so and it's getting worse.  Today, I finally had enough nerve to go talk to my primary care doctor about it. She did an exam and we (meaning me, and possibly her) expected to find maybe muscles that are too weak to function very effectively. However, we found the opposite. My muscles are super tight in "that area."  Perhaps even spastic and not releasing.  

Has anyone else on here ever heard of muscles being too spastic to go to the restroom for people with MS?  I take Baclofen for spasticity that I have in my legs.  I guess it's not too far of a stretch to think that the spasticity could be going higher than my legs.

Thanks,
Kelly    

[jensequitur]

I think maybe that's my problem.  Everything feels very tight, and I have to push - which I'm not supposed to do.  Sometimes I have to go, but there's no motion from 'down there.'  I started taking fiber, which helps, but only if I really overdose.

[kelly97]

Yeah, she suggested I start eating the cereal, Fiber One, every day. I'm kind of afraid of what it might do to me - especially if I'm at work. hahahaha!  She tried to re-assure me that it won't have that kind of effect on me. I hope not!  I'm testing it out this afternoon to see if my body will say, "What the heck is this?!" And go into fast emptying mode.

-Kelly

[jujuminx]

I don't have that problem but I eat prunes regularly (l just like the taste and texture).  The suggestion about fiber is a good one as well.  Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids as well.

Thinking your reasoning about spasticity is dead on.

Julie

[HVAC]

My problem was the nerves stopped moving things along in my lower intestine and my gut works pretty much on gravity alone now. I feel like I have to go but I can't. I can't push it out basically.

I went on a special diet and did bowel training (going to the bathroom everyday at the same time).

Alex

[kelly97]

Thanks Julie & Alex. I do have to watch my fluid intake. I try to drink a lot because my mouth seems to be always dry - from the meds and the dry air here in Colorado. I think I can definitely be drinking more water.
Alex, the nerve issue sounds like it could be linked, too.  My issue sounds kind of like yours.

Thanks,
Kelly

[HVAC]

I had to go on a gastroparesis diet and watch what I eat but my digestive system is really messed up. It is great now I am on the diet.

Alex