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Does anyone have chronic constipation?
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Hello.
I have had constipation issues for years. Had a rectocele and cystocele in 2017. Developed an issue with the rectocele - the dr. called it a pocket. Had to push hard to have BM. Was taking 2 MAGO7 colo cleanse for probably 5 or 6 yrs. It always worked.
In April 2024 I had a colonoscopy which showed that I have a redundant colon. Since the colonoscopy things seem to have gotten worse. Eurogyn gave pessary to keep the colon bulge from pushing on vagina. Stopped Mag O 7 Colon cleanse- it harsh. Started Mira Lax. Was working but going too many times. Took less, became totally constipated for days. Used citrate.
Started Miralax again. had 4 days of malaise, foggy brain, sweating, confusion. Saw this. could be side affects of Miralax. (was drinking water ). Could I have dehydration even though I drank water? maybe not enough? Is there some laxative better for redundant colon?
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I have what I was told atonic bowel which could be the same as you. I have been taking OTC laxatives since I was about 10 yrs.old. My colonoscopies never showed much.My G.I.doc. Tried me on all sorts of laxatives by script. Either they didn’t work or I had bad reactions. Finally in 2014 I was diagnosed with gastroparesis after being in & out of the hospital so,so many times. I needed TPN and was in a nursing home for one month on TPN because I had lost so much weight. I have been taking Miralax twice daily since 2017 & depending on your diet depends on how it works. I have very .very bowel movements, no cramping. You need to find the right dosage for you but it’s been the best for me. I’m 78. What about you?