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What Is A Good Stool Softner
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Try fleet mineral oil enema Ronnie,no cramps

Can Frequent Enema Use Lead To Getting Hooked On Enemas?
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I've had chronic constipation since age 14,doctors back then told my mom to give me Fleet enema if I didn't have a BM by day 3 ,well I wound up having to get enemas from my mom (an exn LVN),almost every week till now(I'm in 50s)..
I just read that too frequent of enemas can cause dependence on enemas anyone else know?

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Yes getting weekly enemas has made it impossible for me to go potty without them still

When I Was Diagnosed With IBS-C, The Doctor Told Me To Take A Probiotic And Miralax Every Day. Does Anyone Else Use Miralax Daily? Thanks
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I have not heard of it but I hope it works for you. I use miralax in the morning and drink apple cider at night to help with constipation. Its so frustrating dealing with constipation!

Best Meds For Chronic Constipation
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Forgot to add i have recently been prescribed Mabeveriine Hydrochloride 135 mg x 3 and Amitriptyline 10mg. The latter helps relax me at night and the other helps reduce constipation.

Chronic Recurring Constipation
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I was diagnosed with IBS in my 20's (I am 58). In the past several months, I get constipated constantly. It's quite uncomfortable, and can days for me to fully empty. I feel nauseous and blocked and sometimes have pain in my left side. Sometimes things will loosen up, thrn the process repeats itself. My last conoscopy they said I have a tortued colon. I am due another procedure in December. I am worried this is something serious. Anyone experience this?

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Hi, I was diagnosed at 18 and I am 59 now and I have the same thing. I developed IBS with constipation so I take IBSrella. IBS for so many years can make the descending colon twist and weak it's very… read more

How Many Of You Have Pain Every Day?
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I wouldn't say I have a flare up everyday or extreme pain, but I definitely do have abdominal discomfort at least 6/7 days of the week. I'm new to this diagnosis and am just trying to figure out what is common/normal for this.
Any information/testimonies would be great

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I have pain pretty well everyday but when it is really bad I have to stay in bed.

Tired All The Time
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Is it just me or is anyone else tired even after a really goodnights sleep

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Yep always tired as well.

Besides IBS What Other Chronic Illness Do You Deal With?
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How does IBS affect you other illness? And the other way around?

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I have bipolar depression, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, ADHD, chronic migraine, and GERD. I see I’m not alone here! My IBS-A seems to flare up with the anxiety and migraine. My doctors and… read more

Dulcolax
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Can it safely be used twice a week

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I have used prune juice and it does work, but now I use Miralax and it has helped me so far. I also take Fibercon and 3 stool softners at night. So far it has worked.

What Helps You With Constipation.
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I use Miralax every night sometimes twice a day, and it has saved me! What helps you with constipation?

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I do two things, Natural Calm (magnesium citrate) taken twice daily. Then I have been trying a new fiber called Pinch Magic fiber.. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, that is imperative!