@blair91, I thought I would jump in and share my recent experience. I've had chronic constipation for almost a year off and on. I had an extremely difficult colonoscopy on Jan 28 and it has only been within the past 2 to 3 weeks that the constipation is back under control. I know that being impacted is not fun and can be very painful. If you haven't met or talked with your doctor yet, I would make that a priority.

I also had issues with stool softners and laxative which gave me terrible stomach cramps and gas. I bought some chewable Gas-X tablets that really helped but I'm assuming there are a lot of over the counter products for gas that will help. I started using MiraLax daily and now have been able to cut back a little on it but it does help with my regularity. Another tip that I read here on Connect from an RN providing care for the elderly is that a daily lower abdomen massage helps keep the patient regular. So I give myself a lower stomach massage and it has helped me too.

Hoping you find some answers and help.