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Does Anyone Find When They Take Stool Softeners With The Stimulant Laxative Their Stomach Gripes Really Bad?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Graniteville, SC
February 6, 2017
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@A myIBSteam Member I've never hear of that. What is it?

February 9, 2017
A myIBSteam Member

I take Senokot it takes a little longer to work but you do not get all the gas from fiber and probiotics and you do not get the painful cramps of Ex-Lax and other chemical Laxatives. If you have an Ulcer--AVOID Stimulant laxatives altogether. It could cause internal bleeding.

April 10, 2017
A myIBSteam Member

Laxido really works for me.

February 8, 2017
A myIBSteam Member

Yes. I was getting cramp like feeling on the right side of my stomach area. Im taking dulcolax now. not so much pain with them

February 6, 2017

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