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Best laxatives post colectomy

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 1, 2023 | Replies (7)

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Miralax in general works for me but it took four days before the colectomy and then it often created diarrhea. For me dulcolqx has always been like dynamite. I think it might cause too much pain and cramping.

Any experience with physical options like glycerine suppositories or enemas? They would be gentle but afraid of physically damaging something. I will post what my Dr says tomorrow.

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I see what you mean; Miralax can be gentle, but a little too gentle and take longer… And Dulcolax too much. A conundrum.

I haven’t tried suppositories or a GI NP suggested a Fleet enema at one point as a one-time solution. I didn’t have to go that far though, and I’m also not sure with the colectomy. Good idea to see what your doctor says. Hoping you hear from them soon.