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Hi @nscappa, I've also had a struggle with constipation but I'm really not sure if mine has any stress involved. I have been using Miralax daily 1 capful and sometimes twice a day and it has helped quite a bit for me. I have an upcoming inguinal hernia surgery and need to get the constipation under control before the surgery so that I don't undo the surgery by straining with constipation after the surgery. The doctor gave me an RX for Lactulose 30 ml twice a day and I took that for about a month and it helps also.
At this point, it really sounds like you need to talk with your doctor so that you don't get compacted any worse. Diet, hydration and exercise play a big part of constipation and I know that I was not drinking enough water and getting enough exercise so I've been working on that also. You might find the following information on the topic helpful:
-- How is stress linked with constipation?:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326970
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Hi,
Thank you so much for the info. Not to be gross but last week I had to help my movement out a bit (if you know what I mean) and that has only happened one other time about a year ago. One day I was okay and the next I was straining. It felt like gave birth the wrong way. : ) I do take Miralax but I know I'm not drinking enough water, and I love water, go figure. I am trying to increase my water intake (I started today to really up my intake). As far as exercise goes I am guilty of not doing enough. I will start to walk more with the cooler weather coming. I like walking in the cold weather versus humidity (that kills me). As far as the Miralax goes did your doctor recommend the amount you are taking and how long have you been taking a capful once a day? I sometimes wait too long and then it takes about 2 - 3 days to get me going. My bad. This straining is getting old pretty quickly. I also take stool softeners. Re your hernia, is it like a Hiatel (spelling>)hernia? I have one of those. Thank you again so much for your replay, I really appreciate it.
Nancy : )