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Anyone else have severe constipation?
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Gastrochic,
I know what you're going through. One thing that helps is Miralax - one dose every night with water at bedtime. It won't work miracles, but at a minimum I think it prevents hard stools and lessens the need for stimulant laxatives. I wait about 5 days between taking a stimulant. I'd like to stop that but don't have much of a choice. anyway, things go more smoothly if you take my meaning.
Good luck. It's very frustrating.
Joe
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Thank you! I'm willing to try anything at this point. Not a huge fan of all the stomach pills at the store, it's ridiculous and money makers, all I can think of.
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You can also take a stool softer every day so at least if you get backed up it won't be so hard. Magnesium is my go-to. You can regulate it yourself and keep adding some until you go. Also warm prune juice. Find a fruit that makes you go - usually the "P" fruits- pineapple, prune, plum