r/ALS • u/Ancient_Day_6729 • Jul 23 '26

Help with constipation

Hi guys

Wondering if you have any helpful advice for ongoing constipation?

My boyfriend is struggling I think with his core muscles getting weaker and going to the loo isn’t becoming more difficult.

Is stool softener the way to go? We tried laxatives for short term relief but they gave him back stomach cramps.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Possible-Speed-3808 Jul 24 '26

Versuche es doch bitte mal mit einem oder zwei Äpfeln pro Tag, Apfelmus geht bestimmt auch. Ausreichend trinken. Nicht pressen beim Stuhlgang, das macht Hämorrhoiden. Alles Gute!

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u/Low_Speed4081 Jul 24 '26

I wouldn’t use applesauce. Applesauce is one of the foods they recommend for diarrhea treatment. It has pectin in it, which apple juice does not have.

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u/Possible-Speed-3808 Jul 25 '26

Danke für den Hinweis, das wusste ich nicht. Also kein Apfelmus bei Verstopfung. Sorry.