As a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is really a bummer. It can be chronic, rather than coming and going. You can spend days existing with a feeling of “not rightness.” It can get painful. It is also not really something that many of us feel comfortable talking about, so we silently suffer with the problem, rather than getting the sympathy and help that we need.

You need to seek help for this problem, as it could cause permanent damage and lead to unpleasant procedures. The remedy could be as simple as changing some of your medications, or developing an "elimination schedule" to encourage regularity.

Read the full article and learn about some of the causes of constipation in people with MS: Constipation as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis