Hi @susan62

You are certainly not going crazy. Constipation is certainly part of Parkinson's. It is one of the problems associated with PD. You are certainly doing all of the right things (water, high fiber, exercise) you might add to this stool softeners such as Colace as well as Miralax. Many PD patients have been told that they can use Miralax on a daily basis if needed. You should check with your PCP or neurologist to see what their recommendation would be for you.

Exercises such as bending over at the waist after meals can be helpful as well. Here are some Youtube videos with specific exercises for constipation,

Here are links to additional information from various websites:

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/constipation-parkinsons-disease/
https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/constipation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354259

You might also check out the discussion groups in our Digestive Health group,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/slow-transit-constipation-and-surgery/

Everyone with PD eventually finds their own routine that will help with constipation.