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Hi All, I did not try prunelax after I bought it yesterday. I did a lot of research and to many said incredible severe pain. Ducolax stimulant sent me to the ED. I decided I wasn’t taking that chance again. It’s also a coated pill so I don’t think I can cut it yet I’ve read some do. Senna can be very strong. I saw senna tea at Whole Foods I’m going that route. My pelvic floor PT said I could try the magic bullet. It’s a suppository but mostly the only difference is it’s water based verses vegetables base.
My problem is stool never makes it that far. That’s my problem. It can’t get through my colon. When I use an enema or suppository I’ve never had results yet every week it’s on my list of hopefuls. It’s a weekly process of what to try. I’ve heard some folks love magic bullet, I had no luck. I’ll keep pushing forward..Joanne
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@mothermary1 You always sound SO POSITIVE. I just know you’ll do well with surgery in January!
Prunelax is nothing like dulcolax, it is mild in comparison. No cramping! I take at bedtime and I usually wake up around 6am and do once, 15 minutes later again, and a third time a little later. It's the only thing that empties me other than a colonoscopy prep. And, it's not diarrhea, its more like mud. I've tried it all, and it works for me and I was hesitant at first. Keep battling!
Hi Joanne, suffered through many years, and many Gastro Dr's with chronic constipation. Finally found a Dr. who
did a colonoscopy/endoscopy, diagnoses, I have a tortuous bowel, with twists and turns, he even had trouble getting through my colon. Worth a check.
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"I'll keep pushing forward." 🙂 How you keep up the humor is so admirable. Other than water, what do you eat? I get extremely backed up, for a week, but I won't let it go too far and may resort to a laxative. But if they don't work? What can you possibly do? I thought I had it bad, but I pale in comparison. The FODMAP diet, occasional laxative, electrolyte supplements, meditation, I mostly do it all and it's helped. I wonder. You say you drink a lot of water. That can sometimes backfire. As I've read: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619 There is such a thing as water intoxication. Maybe you could look at that and see what's happening to your body as a result of too much water. I wish you well.