My stool softeners and miralax aren't working, how come?

jerrysgirl,

Are you using the Dulcolax with bisacodyl (the stimulant version)? That's the aggressive approach. I take one dose of Miralax at bedtime, then take Dulcolax a few hours later. I'll almost certainly have BMs the next day. Regular use of bisacodyl though is not recommended.

Motegrity is supposed to work by stimulating the peristaltic motion of your intestines, that is, the normal contractions that keep things moving along. Like a lot of the prescription constipation meds, it is very expensive.

I've used it but can't say it helps a lot. But everyone is different and if you can afford it and your Dr agrees, may be worth a try.

To the poor soul who has Parkinson’s Disease, bless your heart. I have had slow bowels too so I’ll share what my drs have advised me to do: stay on Miralax 1/2 glass am, other half pm. Take 2 Mag Oxide that has some calcium in with it, at bedtime. Eat Kiwi fruit or two prunes and ground Chiaseed for two types of fiber, each am. Drink half ur wt in filtered water that has minerals. Walk a lot. If no BM’s, start taking Senacot-S wh has both softener and stimulant. Or Colace 2 in 1 - same.

One more thing- if Senacot-S doesn’t wk, as your dr for a trial of Linzess or Amitzia.

Thank you for your advice! I do prunes every day, but Kiwi and Chiaseed I have not tried! Parkinson’s can be very difficult to deal with, as it is, so any advice I can get, to help with slow peristalsis is a bonus! My Doc stated Miralax, and a fiber supplement ( like Metamucil ), every day, as his only advice.,Thanks for your kind words and excellent advice! Doug

I do agree with ur Dr that u should stay on Miralax.

And u are welcome! Many prayers for you!

Have you been checked for parasites? They can cause the walls of the intestines and colon to not move much.
Please drink half ur wt in filtered water each day. Also, a high quality magnesium oxide has a good laxative effect. Don’t buy cheap supplements by the way. Look for the GMP seal on all supplements. Look for ratings on the internet. Avoid ingredients like Titanium Oxide and dyes covering tablets.

Thanks

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