I have hypothyroidism which contributes to constipation. I drink approximately 50+ ounces of water everyday (my only drink in addition to my orange juice and coffee at breakfast daily. I have been eating the Mediterranean diet which has improved my bowel movements and have lost weight (180 lbs down to 156 lbs). I exercise 1 hr walking on treadmill on a weekly basis. My GI recommended me to take Myralax daily (3/4 cap) after I went to visit him to check my hemorrhoids that were bothering me. Since I bled from one of them he performed a Rubber Band Ligation right at the office same day of visit. Painless. Then he told me to take one Colace cap twice a day. So far I have been having good Bowel movements without discomfort. My nutritionist told me keep doing what I have been doing in addition to add Ground Flax Seed to my yogurt and oh boy you really get bowel movements but no diarrhea. Having hemorrhoids is not pleasant but all of this has been working for me. My quality of life definitely has changed, I am now 72 yrs old but sticking to everything I have been doing to avoid constipation changes anyone. Now if I travel the first things I make sure to put in my carry on are my constipation meds, before it was bathing suits, sun blockers and shorts. Everything changes but I prefer to feel good and not constipated. I wish all of you who are going through so much good health and a good life.