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Problem with Chronic constipation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 21 7:51am | Replies (180)
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@rodeo2step

I agree, Miralax takes several days, at least 3 for me, too sometimes more. My GI Dr. said to speed that up I could take it 2 X's a day. I have been relying on it along with Citracel and lots of water and fiber in diet, but finding a balance of both as to not be " going all the time" is tricky. Plus I'm not real happy about relying on the Miralax. But it has helped my lower left pain and constipation issues.

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rocknrobbn | @rocknrobbn | Apr 1, 2022

I use IB Gard everyday during a flare of bacterial growth in my intestines and then as needed for left lower quadrant pain.
After 5 years of chronic constipation and then diarrhea for 7 months due to bacteria, and treatment with antibiotics this is the first week of bowel movements 3 days in a row!!!
I take 1 Colace every night. As well as Align, IB Gard and Colace.

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brendaharvey | @brendaharvey | Apr 1, 2022

You might want to try what have been using. 1 cup applesauce 1 cup oat bran mixed with 1/4 cup prune juice. Two tablespoons before bed with small amount of milk of magnesia saline.
This works for me better than Linzess or Miralax or Motegrity.

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