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Does anyone have chronic constipation?

Digestive Health | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (220)
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@anna17xox

5/2/24, So I passed a decent Stool this morning for some reason, and I didn't strain a whole lot but was still a bit gassy throughout the day, but I didn't smell any foul or strong odor .Tonight I did strain and only a small drop of stool came out, I'm starting to feel a bit skeptical about taking Colace now, one day it works and the next it doesn't.

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celia16 | @celia16 | May 3 7:38am

Based on what I have read, and I’m no expert, Colace is a stool softener, not a stimulant laxative. So, it only helps you along.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19551-docusate-solution-suspension-or-syrup

This is why I know it’s my own body making me go with Miralax. It pulls water to help me go. Stimulate laxatives on the other hand cause contractions in the bowel that actually cause your bowel to move. I get why my doctors don’t recommend these and I avoid them. Mine say Miralax is fine. Still…..I don’t want to rely on it forever.

I sure hope you get some answers and relief. Digestive issues are so bothersome. I only recently encountered problems. Can’t imagine having them at a young age.

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